Texas Default Judgment Awards $27,100 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling southbound on a highway and slowed down for traffic. The other driver, following behind, failed to maintain a proper lookout and rear-ended the first driver's vehicle. The collision caused the first driver to sustain personal injuries and damages. The court issued a default judgment against the second driver for failing to answer the complaint.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $27,100
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On June 13, 2018, a motor vehicle collision occurred on 610 in Texas. A plaintiff, operating a vehicle southbound, slowed for traffic when a defendant's vehicle, traveling behind, rear-ended the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff alleged the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout and control speed, resulting in serious personal injuries and damages.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on March 26, 2019, alleging various acts of negligence by the defendant, including failure to apply brakes, turn to avoid collision, and control speed. The lawsuit sought damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, impairment, medical expenses, and lost wages. The defendant was served with the complaint but failed to file an answer or make an appearance in the case.
On April 19, 2021, the court issued a default judgment order against the defendant, finding that the defendant admitted the allegations by failing to respond. The following day, the court granted a default judgment, holding the defendant liable for negligence and awarding the plaintiff $2,100 for past medical care, $10,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $10,000 for future physical pain and mental anguish, and $5,000 for physical impairment.
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