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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 193204 of 1,002+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$90,000

A driver was waiting to merge onto a highway when another driver rear-ended their trailer. The police report cited the second driver for failure to control speed. The injured driver sought treatment for lower back pain, including chiropractic care, injections, and recommended surgery. The defense argued that some of the treatment was unrelated to the accident and that the surgery was not necessary.

Harris County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$90,000

A three-car collision occurred where one vehicle rear-ended another. The injured person sustained neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant at fault.

Dallas County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$88,400

One driver was stopped at a traffic signal when their car was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, including a disc protrusion and nerve impingement. The defense conceded liability, and the trial focused on damages. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.

Collin County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$88,367

One driver was stopped at a yield sign when another vehicle rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed back, neck, and shoulder injuries. She had previously injured her shoulder years before. She sought damages for medical bills, pain, suffering, impairment, and mental anguish. The defense expert disputed the extent of the injuries and the necessity of some treatments.

Harris County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$88,000

One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. This impact pushed the first vehicle into the vehicle in front, causing a second collision. The driver who was hit from behind sustained injuries to their back.

Harris County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$87,632

One driver was stopped behind another vehicle on a feeder road after exiting a highway when their car was hit from behind. The impact pushed the driver's car into the vehicle in front. The driver claimed to have suffered permanent cervical and lumbar injuries confirmed by an MRI. The other driver argued that rainy conditions caused the collision and denied the extent of the claimed injuries, pointing to the driver's prior chiropractic treatments. The jury found the defendant driver fully responsible for the crash.

Montgomery County • 2021
Verdict-Defense
$86,695

One driver stopped at a red light when another driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was struck filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout, control their vehicle, and maintain a safe distance. The plaintiff also named a third party, claiming they negligently entrusted their vehicle to the driver who caused the collision. The court later entered a default judgment for the plaintiff after the defendant failed to file a proper answer.

Fort Bend County • 2024
Verdict-Plaintiff
$84,480

One driver alleged she was stopped in traffic when the other driver made an unsafe lane change, causing a rear-end collision. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future physical pain and suffering, impairment, medical care, and mental anguish.

Dallas County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$82,795

One driver was traveling north when another driver abruptly shifted into his lane, causing a rear-end collision. The injured driver claimed injuries to his head, neck, back, and right knee. The other driver and their employer denied liability, alleging the injured driver was speeding and intoxicated. The injured driver stated he had stopped drinking hours before the crash and was only slightly exceeding the speed limit. He was diagnosed with a partial tear of his right anterior cruciate ligament.

Dallas County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$81,789

A pickup truck rear-ended a car on West Lake Houston Parkway. The occupants of the car claimed injuries from the collision. The driver of the pickup truck and their employer were sued, with allegations of negligence in the operation of the vehicle. The defense argued the plaintiffs were also negligent for stopping in a lane of traffic. The jury found negligence on the part of both the pickup driver and one of the car's occupants.

Harris County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$81,685

One driver stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her, causing her to hit the vehicle in front. The second driver had been drinking and admitted to looking at his phone at the time of the crash. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc bulges, and emotional distress. The defense argued that her injuries were pre-existing.

Harris County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$81,685

One driver stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her, causing her to hit the vehicle in front. The second driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The injured driver sued for negligence, alleging back and neck sprains, disc bulges, radiating pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The defense argued her injuries were pre-existing.

Harris County • 2015
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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.