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Dallas Car Accident Settlements: DFW Settlement & Verdict Data

Real motor vehicle accident case outcomes from Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties. This database includes Dallas car crash lawsuits, automobile accident lawsuits, bus lawsuits, and other motor vehicle collision cases. It contains settlements and verdicts across all injury types, accident scenarios, and case outcomes. Use filters to narrow results by injury type, accident type, county, settlement amount, or year to find cases similar to yours.

T-bone

Last updated: February 2026

High-Level Statistics

$13,500
Median award/settlement
$5,408 - $40,681
Typical range (25th-75th percentile)
Rear-end
Most common accident type
797+
Cases analyzed
T-bone
Verdict-Plaintiff
$13,478,106

An infant suffered severe head injuries when the car seat he was in was struck broadside in a vehicle collision. The infant's head hit the interior of the car door due to the impact. The lawsuit alleged the car seat was defectively designed and lacked adequate warnings. The jury found the car seat manufacturer and the driver who struck the vehicle liable for damages.

Dallas County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$4,929,085

One person was a passenger in a vehicle when it was broadsided by another vehicle that ran a red light. The impact caused the passenger to hit their head on the driver's side, resulting in a serious head injury. The passenger sued the vehicle manufacturer, alleging a design defect in the car's safety features. The jury found the vehicle had a design defect and also found the other driver at fault.

Dallas County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$950,000

One driver was turning left in one of two adjacent left turn lanes. The other driver was in the other left turn lane and reportedly went straight, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed torn cartilage in the hip, which was treated conservatively. The jury awarded $950,000.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$950,000

One driver was making a left turn while the other driver continued straight in a lane that did not permit it. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed hip injuries, including a torn labrum, and sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$733,500

One driver was responding to an emergency with lights and sirens activated when they entered an intersection and broadsided another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their hand, elbow, and arm, including nerve damage and weakness. The defense disputed the cause and extent of the injuries, pointing to a prior surgery.

Collin County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$474,298

One driver was traveling west and the other was traveling south. The southbound driver stopped at a stop sign and attempted to turn left. The westbound driver, who did not have a stop sign, struck the side of the southbound vehicle. The investigating officer determined the southbound driver was at fault for failing to yield the right of way. The injured driver sustained a hip fracture.

Dallas County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$337,760

One driver was traveling west on a service road and proceeded through an intersection. The other driver was traveling north on a different road and struck the first vehicle on its left side. The passenger in the first vehicle claimed injuries to her back and neck.

Tarrant County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$181,110

One driver was in the right lane when the other driver exited a driveway on the right and the vehicles collided. The first driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The second driver admitted to being 75 percent at fault for the accident. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment.

Collin County • 2019
Settlement
$130,141

One driver ran a stoplight and broadsided another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed neck and back soft-tissue injuries and headaches. They sought damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Collin County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$125,108

One driver was traveling south on Boedecker Street in Dallas when another driver traveling west on Walnut Hill Lane collided with the side of their vehicle. The intersection's stoplight was out due to a storm. The driver traveling south claimed multiple injuries, including neck and back sprains, herniated cervical discs, and headaches. They sought damages for past and future medical bills, pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$121,763

One driver was traveling north on a road in Dallas, and another driver was traveling south. The southbound driver attempted to turn left and collided with the front of the northbound vehicle. The northbound driver claimed injuries to his back and neck. The lawsuit alleged the southbound driver was negligent. The defense argued the northbound driver ran a red light or that the accident was unavoidable.

Dallas County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$99,999

One driver was traveling east on Walnut Hill in Dallas County and the other driver was traveling north on William DeHaes Drive. The vehicles collided in the intersection. The driver traveling east claimed back and neck injuries. The driver traveling east sued the other driver for negligent operation of her vehicle, claiming she failed to stop at her stop light and hit the front driver side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant conceded negligence.

Dallas County • 2017

A motor vehicle accident (MVA) refers to any collision or incident involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, or other vehicles that results in property damage, injury, or death. In Texas, MVA cases typically involve one or more drivers, passengers, or pedestrians seeking compensation for damages resulting from another party's negligence.

Common injuries

Motor vehicle accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor soft tissue damage to catastrophic, life-altering conditions. Common injuries include whiplash and neck injuries, back and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), broken bones and fractures, internal organ damage, burns, lacerations, and psychological trauma such as PTSD.

Liability overview

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning that if you are found to be more than 50% at fault for an accident, you cannot recover damages. Liability is determined by factors such as driver behavior (speeding, distracted driving, DUI), road conditions, vehicle defects, and witness testimony. In MVA cases, establishing clear liability is critical to achieving a favorable outcome.

Factors influencing case value

Several factors influence the value of an MVA case. Injury severity is paramount—more serious injuries result in higher awards. Medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent disability or disfigurement, and the defendant's insurance policy limits all play a role. Additionally, the quality of legal representation, availability of evidence, and jurisdiction can significantly impact outcomes.

Timelines

Most MVA cases in the Dallas-Fort Worth area take 12-36 months to resolve, depending on complexity. Pre-litigation settlements may occur within months if liability is clear and the insurance company makes a reasonable offer. Cases that proceed to litigation typically take 18-24 months, while those that go to trial can extend to 24-36 months or longer. In Texas, the statute of limitations for MVA personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the accident.

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Data Coverage: 797+ cases analyzed from 2015-2025 in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Median settlement: $13,500. Data last updated: February 2026.

Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Case outcomes vary significantly based on individual circumstances. Past results are not guarantees of future outcomes. Always consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

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