One driver's airplane engine failed during flight, causing it to crash. The pilot and a passenger were killed. The estates of the deceased sued the engine manufacturer, alleging negligent design and manufacture. The defense argued the pilot's negligence caused the crash. The parties settled.
Two individuals were injured when a large overhead sign being installed tipped over and fell onto their vehicles. One vehicle was struck first, followed by the second vehicle. The injured parties claimed negligence against the company installing the sign and the company that contracted for the work. They alleged the sign installer was negligent in how the job was performed.
A storage tank designed and manufactured by the defendant toppled and struck a man in his early 40s, causing severe leg fractures. The plaintiff claimed the tank's design was unstable, leading to the incident. He stated he required multiple surgeries, experienced permanent pain and a limp, and could no longer work in a physical capacity. The plaintiff also reported suffering from PTSD. The defendant argued the tank was properly designed and that misuse by the employer caused the accident.
A train struck a car crossing railroad tracks, resulting in the death of one occupant and severe injuries to another. The plaintiffs alleged the crossing was extra-hazardous due to poor visibility and lack of warning devices. The defendants argued the driver was at fault for running a stop sign and using a cell phone. The jury found both the railway company and the driver 50 percent responsible for the accident.
A man died after his car ran out of gas and he pulled over to the side of the road. While he was refueling his vehicle, another driver struck him. The deceased man's family sued the establishment where the other driver had been drinking, alleging they overserved him alcohol, leading to the fatal collision. The family also claimed emotional distress from witnessing the incident.
A 5-year-old boy was a passenger on a school bus when the emergency exit opened and he fell out. He sustained a skull fracture and abrasions. The plaintiffs alleged the driver and bus company were negligent in failing to ensure the door functioned properly and for allowing a young child to sit near an emergency exit. The defense argued the child or another child may have opened the latch and that the child sustained no permanent injury.
A homeowner sued their insurer after a hail storm damaged their house. The homeowner alleged that the insurance adjuster undervalued the damage during an inspection. The case went to a jury, which found in favor of the homeowner and awarded damages.
One driver was operating an ATV when it lost control and crashed into a yard office, injuring the driver. The injured person claimed the employer failed to provide a safe workplace and proper training. The employer argued the incident was not covered by FELA. A jury found the employer's negligence caused the injuries.
One driver alleged another driver, a police officer, negligently caused a collision. The officer's employer claimed immunity. The collision occurred in Harris County, resulting in serious injuries to one driver, including a cervical spine injury requiring surgery. The jury found the officer negligent and awarded damages, which the court adjusted.
A case involving injuries to minor children, specifically skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries. The details of the accident and the parties involved are not specified in this summary.
One driver fell asleep at the wheel and struck a stopped school bus. The collision resulted in multiple fatalities and one passenger sustained a traumatic brain injury. The case involved claims of negligence against the employer and other entities.
A charter bus carrying passengers veered off a highway and struck a barrier before rolling over. The passengers claimed multiple injuries from the crash. The driver was found negligent in operating the vehicle. One passenger sustained a fractured cervical disc requiring surgery and claimed pain, limitations, and emotional distress. The other passenger suffered bruising and lacerations and also claimed emotional distress.
Tarrant County • 2017
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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