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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.

Showing 433444 of 534+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,500

One driver filed a complaint after purchasing a vehicle but being unable to get a title from the state's motor vehicle department. The department refused to issue the title, leading the driver to seek a court order. The court entered a judgment in favor of the driver after the department did not appear for trial. The driver was awarded damages.

Harris County • 2021
Settlement
$2,500

One driver alleged that another driver failed to control speed and crashed into their vehicle. The first driver claimed the second driver violated traffic laws. The case was resolved by an agreed judgment.

Harris County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,500

One driver was found to be 50% at fault for a motor vehicle accident. The other driver was also found to be 50% at fault. The injured person received compensation for past physical pain and mental anguish, and past medical care.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,430

One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person received damages for past physical pain and mental anguish, future pain and anguish, past loss of earning capacity, past medical care, and physical impairment.

Tarrant County • 2015
Settlement
$2,384

One driver's vehicle collided with another vehicle. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries, pain, mental anguish, and incurred economic losses. The parties filed a negligence lawsuit. The case was settled for a total sum.

Dallas County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,120

One driver was passing a driveway when her vehicle's right side was struck by a car turning left from the driveway. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The other driver contended that the injured driver was driving on the wrong side of the road to bypass stopped vehicles and was speeding. The jury found both drivers 50 percent responsible for the collision.

Dallas County • 2020
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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.