One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a highway exit ramp. The passenger in the struck vehicle claimed to have sustained serious injuries, including a cervical herniation. The other driver argued that the accident itself did not prove negligence. The jury found the defendant driver 100% at fault.
One driver failed to maintain a single lane and collided with another vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for pain, medical expenses, and other costs. The jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
One driver was changing his pants while operating his vehicle and failed to stop, hitting the car in front of him. The collision occurred in traffic. The injured driver experienced neck injuries and disc protrusions requiring injections and surgery. The jury found the defendant negligent.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle in traffic. The jury found the defendant at fault. The injured person received compensation for past medical care.
One driver was traveling on a road in Dallas, Texas, and slowed down for an emergency vehicle. The other driver failed to control their speed and struck the first vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged serious injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder.
One driver was stopped when another driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found one driver mostly at fault for the crash.
One driver was stopped in traffic when another vehicle failed to yield and collided with a vehicle behind it, causing a chain reaction that pushed that vehicle into the rear of the first driver's car. The first driver sought damages for pain in their neck, back, shoulder, and lower extremities, attributing negligence to the other drivers. The defendants denied negligence and blamed each other.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when another driver, who did not have a stop sign, struck their vehicle. The driver who did not have a stop sign was reportedly speeding. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed various injuries, including sprains and strains to their neck, back, and knees. One occupant settled their claim before trial, while the other proceeded to trial against the speeding driver. The jury found both drivers partially at fault.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by a bus. The driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder, and stated they could no longer perform their physically demanding job. The jury found the bus driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped in traffic on a highway when their vehicle was struck from behind by a bus. The driver claimed the collision caused permanent injuries, forcing them to change to a less physically demanding job. The bus company denied negligence. The jury found the bus company at fault.
One driver was in a four-vehicle rear-end collision on Interstate 35 near downtown Dallas. The police report indicated the last two drivers were at fault. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defense questioned the credibility of the injury claims due to treatment gaps. The jury found one of the drivers negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was approaching downtown Dallas in a four-vehicle collision. The order of impacts was disputed, but the police report indicated one driver rear-ended another, who then rear-ended the vehicle in front, pushing it into the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found one driver negligent and awarded damages.
Dallas County • 2017
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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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