Question 1

What is the typical settlement for an MVA in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Based on our database, the median settlement or award for motor vehicle accidents across Texas is approximately $95,000. However, outcomes vary significantly based on injury severity, accident type, liability factors, and county. The typical range (25th to 75th percentile) spans from roughly $52,000 to $185,000. Cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or multiple fractures tend to result in significantly higher awards, often exceeding $1 million.

Question 2

How do injuries impact case value?

Accepted Answer

Injury severity directly correlates with settlement amounts in Texas MVA cases. Minor injuries (whiplash, soft tissue strains) typically settle for $15,000-$65,000, moderate injuries (fractures, disc herniations) range from $75,000-$250,000, and catastrophic injuries (traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations) frequently exceed $1 million. Texas juries consider both economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future care costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life). Since Texas doesn't cap non-economic damages in most MVA cases, severe injuries with permanent consequences often result in substantially higher awards than similar cases in states with damage caps. Use our injury type filter to explore actual outcomes across Texas.

Question 3

How long do MVA cases take to resolve?

Accepted Answer

Resolution timelines for Texas MVA cases range from 6 months to 3+ years. Simple liability cases with cooperative insurers may settle pre-litigation in 6-12 months. Cases requiring lawsuits typically take 18-24 months due to Texas's discovery process, depositions, mediation attempts, and settlement conferences. Trial-bound cases often extend to 30-36 months given court backlogs across Texas counties—major urban counties like Harris and Dallas have particularly crowded dockets. Critical deadline: Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003), meaning you must file within two years of the accident date or lose your right to sue. Early consultation with an attorney helps preserve evidence and meet this deadline.

Question 4

Do most cases settle or go to trial?

Accepted Answer

In our Texas database, approximately 78% of motor vehicle accident cases result in settlements, while 22% proceed to a verdict (either for the plaintiff or defense). Settlements offer certainty, avoid the unpredictability of a jury, and typically resolve faster. However, some cases benefit from going to trial, particularly when liability is clear and damages are substantial. Defense verdicts represent cases where the jury found in favor of the defendant, often due to disputed liability or insufficient evidence of damages.

Question 5

Does county affect outcomes?

Accepted Answer

County can influence case outcomes due to differences in local juries, court procedures, and judicial tendencies. Major urban counties like Harris (Houston), Dallas, Bexar (San Antonio), and Travis (Austin) tend to have higher case volumes and may have different jury tendencies compared to rural counties. However, the most significant factors remain injury severity and liability. Our database allows you to filter by county to see trends specific to your location.

Question 6

Where does Verdictly get its data?

Accepted Answer

Verdictly compiles data from publicly available sources including court records, settlement disclosures, verdict reports, and legal databases. We focus on cases from across all of Texas, covering major counties including Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis, Collin, Denton, and many more. Our data includes both filed and pre-litigation settlements where amounts were disclosed. We continuously update our database to provide the most current information. Note that not all cases result in public disclosures, so our database represents a subset of all MVA cases in the state.

County	Tendency
Harris (Houston)	Plaintiff-friendly, higher awards
Dallas	High volume, diverse outcomes
Bexar (San Antonio)	Mixed outcomes, moderate awards
Travis (Austin)	Growing volume, varied results
Tarrant (Fort Worth)	Conservative, defense-friendly

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