One driver was traveling eastbound when the other driver struck the rear of their vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed serious neck and back injuries that would require future surgery. The other driver argued that the stop was sudden and unexpected, and that the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while driving on a toll road. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their neck and back. The driver who caused the collision was found to be texting and distracted at the time of the crash. The jury found the distracted driver fully liable for the collision.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and awarded damages for past physical pain, mental anguish, and impairment.
One driver was traveling east on a toll road when the vehicle behind him struck his car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to his neck and back. The driver who hit him claimed the other driver stopped suddenly. Evidence showed the driver who hit the car was texting on his cell phone just before the collision. The jury found the texting driver 100 percent liable.
One driver stopped at a red light was hit from behind by the other driver. The impact pushed the stopped vehicle forward. The driver who was hit suffered serious injuries. The driver who admitted fault was found negligent for failing to maintain a safe distance and control their speed. The jury awarded damages to the injured driver.
One driver was traveling in Montgomery County when her pickup truck was rear-ended by another vehicle in a four-vehicle chain collision. The plaintiffs' vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front of it. The plaintiffs claimed injuries to their backs and necks. The driver of the rear vehicle contended that the accident started with the plaintiffs hitting the vehicle ahead of them. It was raining at the time of the accident.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The person in the stopped car claimed serious neck and back injuries. They had already settled with the driver who hit them and then sought additional benefits from their own insurance company, which had denied the claim. The insurance company argued the initial settlement was sufficient. A jury found the injured person was owed damages for past pain and medical expenses, plus future pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling westbound when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was struck from behind experienced pain in their neck and back and sought medical treatment. The jury found the defendant liable for causing the accident and awarded damages for past medical expenses, past pain and suffering, and future pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling on a service road when their vehicle was struck from behind. The driver who was hit experienced neck and back pain and sought medical treatment. The jury determined the other driver was responsible for the collision and awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
A passenger in a vehicle was involved in a four-vehicle rear-end collision. The passenger claimed neck and back injuries. The passenger sued the driver of the vehicle behind them, alleging negligence caused the chain-reaction collision. The defense argued that another vehicle caused the initial impact. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver collided with the back of their vehicle. This caused the stopped vehicle to hit the vehicle in front of it. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sued the driver who initiated the collision, claiming their negligence caused serious injuries and property damage. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured parties.
A collision occurred when one driver struck the rear of another vehicle. A third vehicle then struck the second vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle sustained injuries to her neck, back, head, and body. The injured driver sued the other two drivers, alleging negligence. The defendants denied the allegations and raised various defenses, including comparative negligence and pre-existing conditions. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding damages.
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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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