A worker was standing near his co-worker's truck when another truck struck him. The injured worker claimed injuries to his lower back, pelvis, and knee. He sued the driver and the driver's employer, alleging negligence in the operation of the vehicle and gross negligence in training and equipment. The defense argued the injured worker was also at fault. The jury found the driver and employer negligent but also found the injured worker partially at fault.
One driver was exiting a private driveway and turned left into the path of another vehicle. The driver who exited the driveway did not check for approaching traffic. The collision caused the injured driver to lose consciousness. The injured driver was diagnosed with a concussion and later a traumatic brain injury, experiencing headaches and cognitive issues.
One driver was heading east and stopped at an intersection. Another driver was heading south, entered the intersection, struck a westbound vehicle, and then struck the plaintiffs' car and another vehicle. The impact pushed the plaintiffs' car into the other vehicle. The police report indicated the southbound driver ran a red light. The driver who ran the red light claimed his light was yellow. The injured driver claimed a lower back injury, including aggravation of a pre-existing condition, a herniated disc, and neck and back sprains. He also claimed lacerations and headaches from being thrown into his rear-view mirror. His son claimed leg pain that resolved without treatment. The injured driver underwent treatment for his back, including injections, and was recommended surgery. He testified he can no longer sit or stand for long periods and cannot participate in certain activities. The defense argued the lower back problems were pre-existing and questioned the plaintiff's testimony about prior treatments.
One driver was traveling on a highway feeder road when his vehicle collided with another. The drivers exited their vehicles, and an altercation ensued. The injured driver sustained a fractured wrist, which required surgery and physical therapy. He claimed the injury occurred during the initial collision, while the defense argued it happened during the subsequent fight.
A sofa fell from a truck onto the road, causing a driver to swerve and initiate a motor vehicle accident. The case involved economic and damages experts.
A driver swerved to avoid a sofa in the road and struck another vehicle. The sofa had fallen from a truck. The driver of the first vehicle claimed multiple injuries. The case involved claims against the furniture store that sold the sofa, the driver of the truck, and the driver of the second vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle had settled prior to trial. The driver of the truck also settled prior to trial. The trial focused on the furniture store's alleged negligence in securing the sofa. The jury found negligence and awarded damages.
A driver was injured when another vehicle turned left and struck his vehicle. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including back and neck issues. He sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and lost earning capacity. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing and degenerative. A jury awarded damages, but the recovery was limited by policy limits.
One driver's daughter died in a car accident. The plaintiff hired an attorney to represent her in a wrongful death case against the truck driver and trucking company. The case settled for $250,000. The attorney did not give the plaintiff the full amount she was owed. The plaintiff sued the attorney for malpractice, fraud, and other claims. The court found the attorney deceived the plaintiff and awarded her the remaining settlement amount plus exemplary damages.
One driver was backing out of a parking space and collided with another vehicle, pinning the other driver between the two cars. The injured driver claimed injuries to her lower back and leg. She sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, suffering, and mental anguish.
A driver's car caught fire while she was using it. She escaped but was injured and her hair was burned. The car manufacturer was accused of negligently designing and manufacturing the vehicle. The driver sought damages for mental anguish and property damage.
In January 2015, a man was killed in a car accident. His body was sent for burial services. Before the services, the family discovered the wrong body was in the casket. They filed a lawsuit for emotional distress caused by the mix-up. A jury found the funeral home responsible for the family's mental harm and awarded damages.
El Paso 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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