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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.

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Settlement
$66,600

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed whiplash and vehicle damage. The case went to trial after settlement offers were rejected. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Travis County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$66,139

One driver stopped their vehicle, and another driver rear-ended them, pushing their car into another vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The case involved two pickup trucks and a sedan.

Brazoria County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$66,139

A teacher was stopped in traffic when another pickup truck rear-ended her vehicle, pushing it into the car in front. The teacher and her two children claimed neck and back injuries. The children also experienced nightmares and difficulty sleeping after hitting their heads. The defense argued the injuries were not severe and medical bills were inflated.

Brazoria County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$65,218

One driver was traveling in Houston, Texas when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged they suffered permanent injuries to their shoulder, neck, back, and knee. The shoulder injury required surgery. The defendant admitted to causing the collision but disputed that the injuries were related to the accident.

Harris County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$65,000

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The case was tried only on the issue of damages. The jury awarded the injured driver compensation for past physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, and medical care.

Dallas County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$64,579

One driver was traveling on a freeway feeder road when they collided with another driver who was exiting the freeway to enter a gas station. The first driver's front end struck the second driver's rear corner. One driver claimed injuries to their back and hip, while the other claimed injuries to their neck and back. The jury found both drivers negligent.

Dallas County • 2023
Verdict-Plaintiff
$63,793

One driver was traveling south on a highway when another vehicle rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck injuries and sought medical treatment, including injections. She also claimed lost job opportunities due to the accident. The defense argued that the treatment was unnecessary and the charges were excessive. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.

Jefferson County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$63,753

One driver was slowing down due to a dog in the road when the other driver, operating a city waste truck, rear-ended her vehicle. The defense claimed the dog owner's negligence caused a sudden emergency and that the injured driver overreacted. The jury found the city driver 60% at fault and the injured driver 40% at fault.

Harris County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$63,705

One driver was stopped in traffic on a bridge when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed back and neck injuries, including a cervical disc bulge and thoracic compression fractures. The second driver argued that the first vehicle may have hit the vehicle in front of them before the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent.

Travis County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$63,525

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the vehicle behind her rear-ended her, pushing her into the vehicle in front. The injured driver claimed injuries including headaches, neck, back, and hip pain. The lawsuit alleged the following driver was negligent for failing to control her speed.

Harris County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$63,525

One driver was slowing for a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the car in front of it. The driver who was rear-ended reported pain in their head, neck, back, and hip, and was later diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc and other injuries.

Harris County • 2021
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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.