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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One driver was slowing for traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The driver who was hit suffered injuries to their head, neck, and back. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
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Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar)
2 years from the date of the accident
$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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