One driver was turning left into a business driveway when the other driver, traveling in the same direction, crashed into the rear of their vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for neck and back injuries, claiming the other driver was negligent. The defense denied negligence and injury. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was turning into a business driveway when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged the second driver was negligent in failing to control speed, keep a proper lookout, and brake. The second driver denied negligence and argued the injuries were minor strains. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was turning left into a driveway when the other driver struck the rear of her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, including herniated discs and nerve impingement. The defense argued the collision was minor and could not have caused the claimed injuries.
One driver was exiting a freeway when the other driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with the rear of the first driver's vehicle. Both drivers sustained injuries. The court found the defendant negligent and awarded damages to both drivers.
One driver was traveling on an exit ramp and another driver was approaching an intersection. The first driver entered the intersection with a green light and began to turn. The second driver then collided with the rear of the first driver's vehicle. Both drivers sustained injuries.
One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, requiring physical therapy and surgery. The other driver argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver was exaggerating her pain, noting prior neck and back complaints. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.
One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, including a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. The defense argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver's complaints were exaggerated due to prior issues. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.
One driver stopped behind a truck at a traffic light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact propelled the vehicle forward into the truck. The injured person claimed a back injury that would cause permanent pain and limitations. The other driver argued the accident was unavoidable or that injuries had resolved.
One driver stopped behind a truck at a traffic light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact pushed the stopped vehicle into the truck. The injured person claimed a herniated disc requiring injections and resulting in permanent pain and limitations. The jury found the defendant driver fully responsible.
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck and back. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the second driver at fault.
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed the other driver was inattentive and failed to stop in time. The driver who was hit suffered neck and back injuries. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the second driver at fault and awarded damages.
Harris County • 2018
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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