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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
$17,200
Median Outcome
$7K $55K
Typical Range
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Texas Settlements by Injury Type

How Texas case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (12%)

$30,000

Median from 278 cases

Verdicts (88%)

$16,362

Median from 2,132 cases

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Texas Case Results

Browse all Texas car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

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Verdict-Plaintiff
$12,410

One driver was traveling through an intersection when another vehicle ran a red light and collided with a car in the adjacent lane. That car then struck the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck and back.

Harris County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$11,421

One driver was stopped at a red light when another vehicle ran the light and hit a third vehicle. The third vehicle then hit the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses and pain.

Harris County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$10,000

One driver was traveling on a tollway when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. This impact caused the first vehicle to then hit the vehicle in front of it. The driver who was hit first sustained injuries to their neck and back.

Dallas County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$8,818

One driver was traveling east on a highway and was struck by another driver who was traveling south on a road with a stop sign. The first driver had been following a tractor-trailer that crossed the intersection and then stopped. The second driver stopped in the middle of the intersection behind the stopped truck, and the first driver collided with the second driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, shoulder, chest, and knee.

Harrison County • 2017
Settlement
$8,151

One driver failed to control their vehicle and caused a chain-reaction collision involving multiple other vehicles. The initial collision led to subsequent impacts as vehicles attempted to avoid the crash. One of the involved parties' insurers paid benefits and then filed a lawsuit seeking damages for property damage and other costs.

Dallas County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$7,000

One driver was merging onto a freeway when they collided with a truck. The driver's vehicle then spun and struck another vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and shoulder injuries and sought damages for pain and suffering.

Tarrant County • 2015
Settlement
$5,000

Two minor children were passengers in their parents' vehicle when it was struck by another car. The collision occurred after one vehicle exited a private drive and hit a second vehicle, causing that second vehicle to lose control and enter the oncoming lane. The children sustained minor injuries and emotional distress. The case was settled.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,292

One driver was operating a vehicle on a highway ramp when they struck a disabled vehicle that was partly in the roadway. The disabled vehicle's occupants had exited the vehicle for safety. The driver of the moving vehicle claimed injuries to their back and neck.

Dallas County • 2015
Settlement
$750

Two vehicles collided on Bellaire Boulevard in Harris County, Texas. Passengers in one vehicle suffered personal injuries allegedly due to the negligence of the driver of the other vehicle. The case was settled, with awards approved for the minor plaintiffs and attorney fees. The defendant was dismissed from the case.

Harris County • 2023
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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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs

Answers based on real Texas case data and state law.

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.