One driver was injured in a car crash in Houston, Texas. The driver was a passenger in a vehicle that ran a red light and collided with another car. The initial crash caused the vehicle to hit three other cars. The injured person sustained soft tissue injuries to their back and shoulder.
One driver changed lanes, struck another vehicle, and then hit a third driver's car. The first driver was found at fault. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The case involved claims against the at-fault driver's insurance, the injured driver's underinsured motorist coverage, and allegations of bad faith and unfair practices by the insurer and its adjuster.
One driver lost control of his pickup truck after hitting potholes and drove off the road. A short time later, another driver also hit potholes, lost control, and their vehicle rolled over, striking the first driver's vehicle and then the first driver. The first driver sustained a broken ankle when his truck was pushed into him.
A multi-vehicle collision occurred when an ambulance rear-ended one car, which then rear-ended another. The driver of the last car reported injuries including disc herniations and sprains. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries were pre-existing or from other activities. The jury found fault with both the ambulance driver and the middle driver.
One driver was stopped in an intersection, preparing to make a left turn, when another driver collided with the rear of her vehicle. This impact pushed the first vehicle into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision with a third vehicle. The drivers of the first two vehicles claimed various injuries, including strains to their backs and necks, and soft-tissue injuries. The plaintiffs alleged the third driver failed to maintain a proper lookout or control his speed. The defense argued the first driver's turn signal and brake lights were not on, and the second driver failed to take evasive action.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which had been pushed into it by a large truck. The case was tried to determine damages.
A driver pulled out from a restaurant and struck a vehicle, which then hit the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff claimed injuries to his neck and lower back, including disc bulges and herniations. He sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment. The defense argued that the plaintiff delayed treatment and that his claimed damages were excessive.
One driver was operating an airport shuttle when it was struck by a tug vehicle driven by another individual. The collision occurred inside an airport. The person in the shuttle sustained injuries requiring surgery. The jury determined that the shuttle driver was mostly at fault for the crash.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver exited a private drive and struck the side of the first driver's vehicle. This collision caused the first driver's vehicle to then hit a third vehicle on the other side. The first driver suffered injuries to her neck and back.
One driver was driving in Houston when another driver ran a red light and struck a turning vehicle. The second driver's vehicle then collided head-on with the first driver's car. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, and wrists.
One driver was making a left turn at an intersection when they hit a curb and lost control. Their vehicle then collided with another car, which was pushed into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses.
A multi-car accident happened when one driver failed to control speed and hit another vehicle, causing a chain reaction. The injured person sued, alleging negligence for failing to pay attention, maintain distance, and driving too fast. They sought damages for medical expenses, pain, suffering, and lost earnings. The defendant denied the allegations and raised defenses. The case went to trial, and the jury awarded damages. The case was dismissed after the defendant paid the award plus additional costs.
Harris County • 2021
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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