Texas Motor Vehicle Collision Settles for $14,800
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff alleged the minor sustained severe bodily injuries. The parties reached a settlement agreement that the court found fair and just to the minor plaintiff. A dispute arose regarding the enforcement of the settlement agreement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $14,800
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $14,800 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 plaintiff, represented by next friends, filed a lawsuit against a defendant following a motor vehicle collision in Texas on August 29, 2022. The plaintiff alleged the minor sustained severe bodily injuries and sought recovery for past and future medical expenses, as well as past and future pain and suffering. The defendant invoked state law to limit the recovery of medical expenses to amounts actually paid or incurred.
During the proceedings, a guardian ad litem was appointed for the minor plaintiff. One of the minor's next friends later filed a notice of non-suit without prejudice for their individual claims, which the court granted. On November 12, 2024, a minor settlement hearing took place. The parties reached a settlement agreement, which the court found fair and just for the minor plaintiff. The court approved a total settlement amount of $14,800 and signed a final judgment on November 14, 2024.
Following the judgment, a dispute arose regarding the settlement's enforcement. The defendant filed a motion to enforce the settlement agreement, stating the plaintiffs had not signed the provided release. The plaintiffs filed a motion to enforce the judgment, asserting the judgment made further agreements unnecessary and that the defendants had not satisfied the judgment. A status conference was scheduled for March 25, 2025, to resolve the ongoing enforcement dispute.
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 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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