Montgomery County Jury Awards $100,000 in Pedestrian Accident
A person was walking when they were struck by a patrol vehicle. The injured person suffered serious injuries and filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging the driver failed to operate the vehicle safely. The county raised several defenses. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the injured person.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $102,157
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $102,157 is above the median of $14,473 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,770 to $42,056, based on 190 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In January 2022, a pedestrian was struck by a Harris County patrol vehicle while walking in Montgomery County, Texas. The incident resulted in serious injuries to the plaintiff. The vehicle was operated by a Harris County employee, who was traveling in the same direction as the pedestrian.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Harris County, alleging the employee-driver failed to control the vehicle's speed, operate it safely, maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes timely, take proper evasive action, and yield the right of way. The complaint also claimed Harris County was vicariously liable for the employee's actions and directly negligent through claims of negligent entrustment, hiring, retention, training, supervision, and vehicle maintenance. Harris County presented defenses including governmental immunity, statutory limitations on damages, and the plaintiff's contributory negligence. An initial claim against the individual driver was later dismissed without prejudice. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, pain, suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and lost earning capacity.
Following a trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. In January 2025, the court entered judgment against Harris County, awarding the plaintiff $100,000 in general damages. Additionally, the court ordered Harris County to pay $2,157.86 in attorneys' fees and costs. The case concluded as a plaintiff win via jury verdict, establishing Harris County's liability for the pedestrian's injuries.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- 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 2025, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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