Houston Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $50,000
A child was crossing the street when they were struck by a vehicle. The child sustained multiple broken bones and a brain injury. The parties settled the case for $50,000.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $50,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Auto/Pedestrian Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $50,000 is below the median of $4,800,000 for head/brain injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $50,000 to $13,478,106, based on 17 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In December 2013, a minor was struck by a vehicle while crossing Boone Road in Houston, Texas. The minor's mother subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant driver was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, control the vehicle, and apply the brakes.
The plaintiff claimed the minor suffered multiple skeletal injuries and a traumatic brain injury as a result of the collision, leading to a Medicaid lien exceeding $207,000. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
The case concluded with a settlement. The defendant offered $50,000, which represented the insurance policy limit, and the parties agreed to resolve the claim for that amount.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 2016, 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
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