One insurance company filed a claim against a driver for damages from a collision. The company alleged the driver negligently damaged their insured's vehicle. The company sought to recover the amount paid to its insured. After service challenges and a bench trial, the court ruled in favor of the insurance company, awarding damages and interest.
A vehicle struck two utility poles after the driver lost control. The incident caused property damage and required repairs to restore power. The vehicle owner was sued for negligent entrustment, and the driver was sued for negligent operation while intoxicated. The driver was dismissed from the case, and a default judgment was entered against the owner.
A minor passenger was injured in a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff alleged the driver failed to operate the vehicle with ordinary care, causing the accident and injuries. The case was settled for a total amount, with portions allocated to attorney fees, case expenses, medical bills, and the minor's benefit. A Guardian Ad Litem was appointed to represent the minor's interests.
A lawsuit was filed after a motor vehicle accident involving a passenger and the driver. The passenger alleged the driver did not operate the vehicle with ordinary care, causing the accident and injuries. Damages were sought for medical expenses, pain, and anguish. A settlement was reached and approved by the court.
One driver was backing into a parking space when the other driver backed out of a nearby space, and the two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed back and neck injuries. The jury found both drivers negligent and equally responsible for the accident.
One driver was traveling north and the other was traveling south. The driver going south suddenly turned in front of the northbound vehicle, causing a collision. The northbound driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, and abdomen.
One driver was found negligent for causing a motor vehicle accident. The injured person received compensation for past physical pain, mental anguish, and medical care.
One driver and another driver were involved in a motor vehicle accident. The jury determined that one driver sustained damages for past medical care and physical pain and mental anguish. The other driver also sustained damages for past medical care and physical pain and mental anguish.
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain and mental anguish, past physical impairment, and past medical care.
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.