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Harris County • 2024

Houston Minor Personal Injury Settles for $16,000

A minor passenger was injured in a car accident in Houston, Texas. The lawsuit alleged negligence caused painful personal injuries. The case was resolved through a court-approved settlement.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
$16,000
County
Harris County, TX
Resolved
2024

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This settlement of $16,000 is near the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A minor passenger was injured in an automobile accident on January 10, 2018, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, involving two vehicles. On August 2, 2018, a lawsuit was filed against one driver, alleging negligence caused the minor's personal injuries and seeking damages. The defendant filed a general denial of the allegations.

The court appointed a Guardian Ad Litem for the minor due to a possible conflict of interest. A Minor Settlement Hearing in the County Civil Court at Law Number Four of Harris County, Texas, resulted in the court approving a $16,000 settlement through a consent judgment. Of this, $8,350 was allocated to the minor plaintiff for deposit into the Registry of the Court until they reached eighteen years of age. The remaining $7,650 was awarded to the driver of the minor's vehicle and their attorney, covering attorney fees, costs, medical expenses, and a $2,500 fee for the Guardian Ad Litem. The minor later filed a motion to withdraw the funds plus interest upon reaching the age of eighteen.

Understanding This Case

  • This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
  • This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
  • Resolved in 2024, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

96
/100
Highly Fair

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