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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
$17,000
Median Outcome
$6K $50K
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Texas Settlements by Injury Type

How Texas case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (11%)

$26,589

Median from 262 cases

Verdicts (89%)

$16,579

Median from 2,146 cases

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Texas Case Results

Browse all Texas car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

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Settlement
$243,236,248

A family was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the front seats of their car to collapse into the back seat, injuring their two young children. The parents sued the car manufacturer, alleging the front seats were defectively designed and failed to protect the children in a rear-end collision.

Dallas County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$242,100,000

A family was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was rear-ended. They sued the manufacturer of their car, alleging it was defectively designed and marketed. The plaintiffs claimed the car's front seats were designed to yield rearward in collisions, causing front-seat occupants to move into the rear, injuring the children in the back. The manufacturer argued the other driver was solely responsible and that the injuries resulted from the severity of the impact.

Dallas County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$242,100,000

A family was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind. The children in the car sustained traumatic brain injuries. The family sued the driver of the other vehicle and the car manufacturer, alleging the car's seats were defectively designed, leading to the children's injuries. The jury found the car manufacturer negligent and responsible for a design defect. The jury awarded the family $242,100,000.

Dallas County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$124,496,994

One driver stopped for a school bus and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused a severe injury to a child in the back seat. The child's family sued the driver who caused the accident and the vehicle manufacturer, alleging the car's seat was defectively designed and contributed to the severity of the child's injuries. The jury found the vehicle manufacturer partially responsible for the injuries.

Bexar County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$124,496,994

A driver stopped for a school bus and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the front seat of the struck vehicle to collapse, leading to severe injuries for a child in the back seat. The child sustained a skull fracture and permanent brain damage. The lawsuit alleged negligence by the driver who caused the collision and product liability claims against the vehicle manufacturers for a defective seat design.

Bexar County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$124,496,993

A child suffered a severe brain injury, blindness, and partial paralysis after a collision. The plaintiff alleged that the driver of the striking vehicle was negligent and that the vehicle manufacturer defectively designed the driver's seat, causing it to collapse during the impact. The defendants denied these claims and argued that seat belts were not used. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff, assigning fault to the striking driver, the manufacturer, and the plaintiff driver.

Bexar County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$124,496,993

One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind. The impact caused the driver's seat to fail and collapse backward, leading the driver's head to strike a child in the back seat. The child suffered a severe brain injury, resulting in blindness and partial paralysis.

Bexar County • 2016
Settlement
$124,000,000

A child sustained a severe brain injury when a driver crashed into the back of his father's car. The impact caused the driver's seat to collapse, leading to the child's head hitting his father's head. The child suffered a fractured skull, partial paralysis, and blindness, requiring lifelong assisted living and medical care.

Bexar County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$45,315,000

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a torn tendon, herniated discs, and required surgery. She claimed the other driver was speeding, following too closely, and distracted by his cell phone. The injured driver also alleged the company that employed the other driver failed to enforce its safety policies. The jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages.

Bexar County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$45,300,000

One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. The collision pushed the first vehicle off the road. The injured driver sustained serious injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder, requiring surgery. The case involved claims of negligence related to cell phone use by the defendant driver and company policies. The jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages.

Bexar County • 2017
Settlement
$27,500,000

A driver was stopped, waiting to turn, when a pickup truck rear-ended her vehicle. The impact pushed her car into an oncoming van. The driver sustained a fractured arm, and her infant son suffered a severe brain injury. The truck driver admitted to falling asleep at the wheel due to a disrupted sleep schedule from long work hours.

McLennan County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$24,200,000

One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing the front seats to collapse. The occupants of the rear-ended vehicle were thrown forward, injuring their children. Both children suffered traumatic brain injuries, and one fell into a coma. They required extensive rehabilitation and will face lifelong issues. The parents sued the car manufacturer, alleging the seat belt system was defectively designed. They also sued the driver who caused the initial collision.

Dallas County • 2018
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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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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.