One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck from behind in a multi-vehicle collision. The injured driver claimed the other driver was negligent in following too closely and failing to maintain a safe distance. The court found the defendant driver mostly at fault for the crash.
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended their car. The injured driver claimed back and hip injuries. The second driver stated a water bottle was under their brake pedal, preventing them from stopping in time. The injured driver sought medical treatment including physical therapy and injections, and testified that their pain continues to limit their activities.
One driver was traveling south on Interstate 35 in Denton County when the vehicle behind them rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc bulges and sprains. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, pain, and mental anguish. The jury found the driver who caused the collision liable and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling south when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their back and neck. The driver of the first vehicle alleged the other driver was speeding and inattentive, while the second driver claimed the first vehicle stopped suddenly. The first driver sought damages for medical costs, pain, and suffering.
One driver was traveling westbound and the other was traveling eastbound. The eastbound driver made an unsafe left turn in front of the westbound driver, causing a collision. The westbound driver claimed injuries to their neck and back. The case proceeded against the defendant driver's estate.
One driver was rear-ended by another driver while stopped in traffic. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their neck and back, including herniated discs. The defense argued that the impact was minor and that the injured driver's injuries were not solely caused by the accident.
One driver was stopped waiting to make a left turn when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The first driver claimed the collision caused permanent neck and back injuries. The second driver argued the first driver's actions caused the crash and that the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped waiting to make a left turn when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found the second driver at fault for the crash and awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped in a turning lane when another vehicle rear-ended them. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. They sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for neck, back, wrist, and hand pain, as well as headaches. The jury awarded compensation for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case focused on determining the damages. The jury awarded compensation for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, as well as past and future medical care.
One driver failed to control their speed and collided with the other vehicle. The injured person sustained neck and lower back injuries, requiring medical treatment and time off work. The at-fault driver was cited for failure to control speed. The case proceeded to trial after settlement negotiations failed.
Harris County • 2025
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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