A collision occurred when one driver struck the rear of another vehicle. A third driver then hit the second vehicle. The driver who was initially rear-ended reported injuries to her neck, back, head, and body. Lawsuits were filed alleging negligence, including failure to maintain a proper lookout and safe following distance. Defenses included claims of the injured driver's own negligence and pre-existing conditions. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured driver.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their car was rear-ended by another vehicle. The person in the stopped car claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to trial on causation and damages after liability was admitted.
One driver was rear-ended by a pickup truck, causing her vehicle to hit the car in front. She claimed injuries to her back and neck, and sought medical expenses and pain and suffering. The jury awarded her over $100,000.
One driver was stopped when their vehicle was struck from behind in a chain reaction collision. The driver sustained serious spinal injuries. After settling with the at-fault driver, the injured driver pursued underinsured motorist benefits from their own insurance carrier. The insurance company denied the claim, but a jury found the injured driver was entitled to additional benefits.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver crashed into the back of his vehicle. The injured driver alleged the other driver was under the influence of medication and fell asleep at the wheel. He also claimed the vehicle owners entrusted their car to the driver knowing he was reckless. The injured driver sought damages for his injuries and medical expenses. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver stopped at a stop sign when the vehicle in front reversed and struck her car. The injured driver claimed head, neck, and back injuries, including cognitive issues and disc problems. The defense argued the impact was minor and some injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the defendant driver mostly at fault but assigned some responsibility to the injured driver.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded the injured person money for past and future medical care.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a parkway. The driver who was hit alleged the collision caused neck and back injuries requiring surgery. The other driver and their employer denied responsibility and causation. The court found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The impact caused the first vehicle to hit the car in front of it. The driver and their child claimed injuries to their back and neck.
One driver was slowing for a stop light when the other driver, who was trying to retrieve a dropped cell phone, rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver sustained a neck injury, a bulging disc, and neck pain. They also incurred medical expenses, lost wages, and vehicle damage.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for pain and suffering, impairment, medical care, and lost wages.
One driver was stopped in traffic on a highway when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back, including a herniated disc that required surgery. The defense argued that the accident did not cause the injuries and that they were related to pre-existing conditions. The jury found the driver who caused the collision liable and awarded damages.
Dallas County • 2019
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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