A driver fell asleep and crossed into the northbound lane, causing a head-on collision with another vehicle. The passenger in the northbound vehicle sustained fatal injuries. The jury found the sleeping driver and their employer negligent, awarding damages to the decedent's estate.
One driver was intoxicated and drove the wrong way on a freeway exit ramp, causing a head-on collision. The other driver suffered severe injuries and passed away two weeks later. The crash occurred after the intoxicated driver was allegedly over-served alcohol at a bar.
One driver drove the wrong way on a freeway exit ramp while intoxicated, causing a head-on collision. The other driver suffered severe head and neck injuries, fell into a coma, and passed away two weeks later. The jury found the intoxicated driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on. The collision resulted in serious injuries and one fatality. The occupants of the struck vehicle sued the driver, his employer, and the vehicle's owner for negligence.
One driver was heading north on a freeway when a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction struck them head on. The occupants of the first vehicle sustained multiple injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was allegedly intoxicated and driving the wrong way. The case involved claims against the other driver and a bar for serving alcohol to an intoxicated person. The jury found the bar not negligent but awarded damages against the driver who had previously settled.
One driver was attempting to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone on a hill when they collided head-on. The injured driver sustained multiple fractures and spinal injuries. The case involved claims of negligence, negligent entrustment, and underinsured motorist benefits.
One driver was traveling north on a rural road when he collided head-on with another driver going south. The northbound driver sustained multiple injuries, including fractures and herniated discs. He sued the other driver, alleging negligence for failing to keep a proper lookout and crossing the center line. The defense argued the collision occurred in the southbound lane. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment.
One driver was traveling east on a highway when their vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle traveling west. The driver traveling west had reportedly been drinking. The driver traveling east sustained multiple broken bones in their leg and foot, requiring surgery and extensive physical therapy. They experienced ongoing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility, impacting their ability to work and pursue hobbies.
One driver was traveling north and was struck by another vehicle traveling south. The driver of the northbound vehicle sustained injuries to her foot, knee, and upper body. The case was settled with the other driver's insurance company.
One driver crossed the center line and hit another vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle claimed soft tissue injuries to her neck and lower back that caused permanent pain. The passenger in the first vehicle claimed PTSD and nightmares after the accident, along with a fear of driving. The jury awarded damages to both occupants of the first vehicle.
One driver was traveling in Houston during the rain when they lost control of their vehicle. The vehicle crossed the median and collided head-on with another vehicle. The occupants of the second vehicle were taken to the emergency room with injuries.
One driver was traveling eastbound when the other driver, traveling in the opposite direction, entered the eastbound lane and struck the plaintiff's vehicle head-on. The plaintiff claimed the other driver was negligent in several ways, including failing to maintain a lane and yielding the right-of-way. The plaintiff suffered injuries to their head, neck, spine, shoulders, arms, wrists, back, hips, legs, and ankles. The jury found the defendant negligent.
Harris County • 2025
Geography
Where Texas Cases Are Filed
Settlement amounts can vary significantly by location within Texas.
Key legal rules that affect how Texas car accident claims are valued and resolved.
Fault System
Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar)
Statute of Limitations
2 years from the date of the accident
Minimum Liability
$30,000 per person / $60,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you're found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover any damages.
The state requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is optional but recommended.
Texas has no cap on personal injury damages in most car accident cases, though punitive damages are capped at the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000.
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