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Texas Settlement Data

2,421 Texas car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from Texas. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

2,421+
Cases Analyzed
$16,262
Median Outcome
$6K $57K
Typical Range
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Texas Settlements by Injury Type

How Texas case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (13%)

$30,000

Median from 302 cases

Verdicts (87%)

$15,649

Median from 2,111 cases

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Showing 112 of 16+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$17,000,000

A motorcyclist was traveling on a highway when a U-Haul truck allegedly entered his lane, forcing him off the road. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and sustained a head injury. The driver of the U-Haul truck stated he did not see the motorcycle and had panicked after losing sight of other U-Haul trucks. The defense argued that the motorcyclist drifted off the road and that the U-Haul was not involved. The jury found the U-Haul company and its driver negligent.

Brazos County • 2018
Settlement
$2,100,000

A motorcyclist was killed when he collided with a vehicle exiting a driveway. The motorcyclist's estate and his partner sued the vehicle driver's employer, alleging negligence. The defense argued the motorcyclist was speeding. The case involved a dispute over the common law marriage of the deceased and his partner. Damages were sought for wrongful death and funeral expenses.

Travis County • 2017
Settlement
$1,300,000

One driver was riding a motorcycle on a highway when another driver attempted to turn and struck the motorcycle. The impact resulted in the amputation of the rider's left foot. The rider was hospitalized for treatment and physical therapy.

Gregg County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$1,250,000

One driver was motorcycling west on a road in Tyler when another driver attempted a left turn. The motorcyclist laid down their motorcycle in the intersection, and there was no contact between the vehicles. The motorcyclist claimed multiple injuries, including a concussion, brain injury, hearing loss, and fractures. The defense argued that the motorcyclist should not have laid down their motorcycle and that they would not have been hit if they had continued straight.

Smith County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$875,879

One driver was consuming alcohol at a bar before being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. The bar was accused of serving the driver alcohol past the point of intoxication and allowing them to leave. The driver lost control of their motorcycle and struck another vehicle, sustaining fatal injuries. The driver's blood alcohol level was significantly over the legal limit.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$729,103

A motorcyclist was riding on a street when a car turned in front of him, causing a collision. The motorcyclist sustained injuries to his legs and wrist, along with road rash. The driver of the car was a minor who did not have a license and was driving a vehicle from his father's used-car lot. The lawsuit alleged negligence in the operation of the vehicle and negligent entrustment. The defense argued the motorcyclist was speeding and driving recklessly.

Galveston County • 2023
Verdict-Plaintiff
$560,456

A motorcyclist was riding on a highway feeder road when a sport utility vehicle exited the freeway and turned in front of him. The motorcyclist struck the side of the SUV. The motorcyclist sustained a hand fracture. The lawsuit alleged the SUV driver was negligent in operating her vehicle and potentially using her cellphone while driving. The defense argued the motorcyclist was passing unsafely.

Harris County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$318,062

One driver was riding a motorcycle when the other driver changed lanes and struck them. The injured driver claimed the other driver was negligent. The collision caused orthopedic injuries to the spine, contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and sprains. The injured driver required medical treatment and may need future surgery.

Harris County • 2024
Verdict-Plaintiff
$212,500

One driver was operating a motorcycle with a passenger when another driver allegedly made an improper lane change, clipping the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider lost control and fell. The injured passenger suffered multiple injuries including a torn knee tendon, back sprains, and a disc displacement. The jury found the defendant driver mostly at fault for the collision.

Harris County • 2015
Settlement
$134,188

A passenger on a motorcycle was injured when the motorcycle collided with a vehicle pulling out of a commercial driveway. The passenger claimed the other driver was negligent for turning in front of the motorcycle. The defense argued the motorcycle driver was contributorily negligent. The passenger sustained broken ribs, a broken finger, and road rash.

Brazoria County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$75,000

One driver was motorcycling on a one-way street when he collided with a sport utility vehicle that was parked along the curb. The motorcyclist claimed he suffered injuries to his back, hip, knee, and neck. The SUV driver did not attend trial. The jury found the SUV driver liable for the accident.

Denton County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$60,760

A motorcyclist was riding on Interstate 45 when a car braked suddenly in front of him, causing the motorcyclist to collide with the car. The motorcyclist sustained multiple injuries, including a herniated disc, a torn shoulder tendon, and road rash. Medical bills totaled about $8,900, and lost wages were claimed. The jury awarded the motorcyclist $60,760.

Harris County • 2015
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State Law

Texas Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

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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Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Always consult with a qualified Texas attorney for guidance specific to your situation.