Beaumont car accident results in lawsuit

A Buna resident is suing, alleging negligence after being involved in a car accident.

Robert A. McCurley filed a lawsuit May 2 in the Jefferson County Court against Byron W. Mickins, citing negligence and negligence per se.

The complaint states McCurley was driving north on MLK Boulevard in Beaumont on June 1, when Mickins rear-ended the plaintiff. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was stopped at a red traffic signal, according to the complaint. The plaintiff alleges he sustained injuries and damages, as a result of the defendant's negligent acts.

The plaintiff is seeking actual damages, interest and costs. McCurley is being represented in the case by Ryan C. Scott of The Scott Law Firm PLLC.

Jefferson County Court Case No. D-0195660.

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed in the Jefferson County Court. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it only represents one side of the story.