One driver entered an intersection against a red light and struck another vehicle. The impact caused the plaintiffs' vehicle to hit a third vehicle. The plaintiffs reported neck and back pain and sought chiropractic and rehabilitative care for spinal injuries.
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle when it was involved in a collision. The passenger claimed the other driver made an unsafe lane change, causing a chain reaction crash. The passenger alleged injuries to their neck and back. The case proceeded with a counterclaim for neck and back injuries.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. This pushed the first car into the vehicle in front of it. The drivers claimed injuries from the impacts. The jury found the second driver negligent.
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver collided with her vehicle. The second driver then entered oncoming traffic, overcorrected, and hit the first driver's car. The first driver sustained injuries and her car was totaled.
One driver was traveling northbound and stopped at an intersection. The other driver, operating a bus, attempted a right turn and struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the plaintiff's neck and back.
One driver was traveling eastbound when another vehicle struck them. The second vehicle had previously been struck by a third vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck, back, and knee. The jury found the second driver to be mostly at fault for the accident.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver failed to yield the right of way while exiting a private drive. The second driver crashed into the passenger side of the first driver's vehicle, causing it to collide with another vehicle. The first driver suffered property damage and injuries requiring medical treatment.
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by another vehicle. The passenger alleged serious injuries. The insurance company argued the passenger was adequately compensated. The jury found both drivers negligent.
One driver stopped on the shoulder of the road to report a crash. The other driver then struck the disabled vehicle, causing it to spin and hit the first driver's car. The first driver experienced neck, back, and shoulder pain.
One driver was traveling on a highway when their vehicle was struck by another car. This impact caused the first vehicle to hit a retaining wall, then cross the roadway and hit another retaining wall. The driver of the first vehicle claimed a wrist fracture and back injuries. The driver of the second vehicle alleged the accident was caused by a third, unidentified vehicle.
A passenger in a vehicle was traveling on a highway when the driver of another vehicle ran a red light and caused a collision. The passenger's vehicle rolled several times and landed on its roof. The passenger claimed neck and back injuries, including herniated discs, and mental anguish. The defense noted the fetus the passenger was carrying appeared fine and was born healthy. The jury awarded damages for past medical costs and pain and suffering.
One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The striking vehicle was trying to avoid a third vehicle that had changed lanes improperly. The injured driver suffered various strains, sprains, and disc issues. The jury found one of the drivers at fault.
Harris County • 2019
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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