One driver was traveling on a road when another driver ran a red light and struck the first driver's car. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, and hands. The second driver admitted to running the red light but denied being on his cell phone at the time of the crash. The jury found the second driver negligent.
One driver was found negligent in a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past medical care. No damages were awarded for pain, suffering, or future medical expenses.
One driver caused a car accident that damaged another person's vehicle. The injured person incurred significant expenses for repairs, towing, ambulance, medical treatment, and lost wages. The injured person filed a lawsuit seeking compensation. The other driver claimed financial hardship but did not file counterclaims. The court ruled in favor of the injured person and awarded damages.
One driver was operating a vehicle in Houston when they were involved in a collision. The other driver ran a stop sign and hit the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and sought damages for medical costs and pain and suffering. The defense argued the injury was not permanent. The jury awarded the first driver $18,000.
One driver was found to be 75% at fault for a motor vehicle accident, while the other driver was found to be 25% at fault. The accident resulted in neck and back injuries for both individuals.
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person sustained neck and back injuries. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain and mental anguish, past physical impairment, future physical impairment, and past medical care.
One driver was attempting to turn left out of an apartment complex when they collided with another vehicle driving straight on the road. The driver turning left failed to yield the right of way. The injured person claimed neck and back strains, wrist sprain, and knee pain. The jury found the turning driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was found negligent for a motor vehicle accident. The other driver was not found negligent. The jury awarded damages for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, past and future physical impairment, and past medical care.
One driver was traveling on Mockingbird Lane and collided with another driver on Auberdale Avenue in Highland Park. The collision occurred in the intersection. There were no bodily injuries claimed, but there was damage to one of the vehicles. The court determined one driver was liable for the collision and awarded damages for the vehicle's repair.
One driver was found negligent in a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain and mental anguish, and past medical care. Gross negligence was also found, leading to exemplary damages.
One driver was proceeding down the road when another driver pulled out of a private driveway and struck the side of the first driver's vehicle. The first driver sustained injuries including a concussion and strains. The jury found both drivers partially negligent.
An insurance company filed a lawsuit after one of its insured's vehicles was damaged in a motor vehicle accident. The insurance company had paid its insured for the damage and sought to recover that amount from the at-fault driver. The case involved multiple court dates and a motion to withdraw as attorney due to non-cooperation. Ultimately, a final judgment was entered in favor of the insurance company.
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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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