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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.

Showing 373384 of 1,002+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,747

One driver stopped at a crosswalk when the other driver hit her from behind. The driver who caused the crash admitted fault. The injured driver claimed injuries to her lower back and shoulder, which resolved before trial. She also claimed ongoing back pain and difficulties with work and playing with her children. The jury found the defendant driver 100% at fault and awarded damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain.

Denton County • 2019
Settlement
$40,742

One driver was stopped at a red light when her vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver and a passenger in the first vehicle claimed injuries. The passenger's claim was settled before trial. The case proceeded to trial for the driver's claim, where liability was acknowledged. The driver claimed back, neck, and shoulder injuries, including disc protrusions, and sought damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain, and impairment.

Denton County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,681

One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case went to trial to determine damages, as liability was conceded.

Dallas County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,269

One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in injuries to the neck and back. The injured person received compensation for past physical pain, past loss of earning capacity, past physical impairment, and past medical care.

Tarrant County • 2024
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,166

One driver stopped in traffic, and the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder. The case went to trial, and the jury found the at-fault driver negligent and awarded damages.

Denton County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,155

One driver was stopped in traffic on a highway when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver suffered injuries to her head, neck, and back, along with pain and mental anguish. She sued the other driver for negligence. The defense argued comparative negligence and that the injured driver's prior injuries were the cause of her current pain. The court entered a default judgment for the injured driver after the defense counsel failed to attend pretrial conferences.

Harris County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,056

One driver was proceeding on a road in Houston, Texas when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck and back. The other driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries sustained.

Harris County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,056

One driver was proceeding on a road in Houston, Texas when their vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back as a result of the collision. The second driver admitted fault for the accident but disputed the extent of the injuries claimed by the first driver. A jury awarded the first driver damages for past and future medical expenses.

Harris County • 2018
Settlement
$40,000

One driver was traveling south on a highway when another driver rear-ended their pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck claimed injuries to their head, neck, and lower back. The case involved a claim for underinsured motorist benefits against the pickup truck driver's own insurance company.

Dallas County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,000

One driver was traveling when the other driver failed to control their speed and rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver alleged neck and back injuries, including damage to discs in their cervical and lumbar spine. The jury found both drivers partially at fault for the collision.

Harris County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$40,000

One driver stopped at a traffic light was hit from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The other driver argued the collision was the fault of the first driver or that the injuries were not serious. A jury found the second driver caused the crash and awarded damages.

Harris County • 2016
Settlement
$40,000

A driver was rear-ended by another vehicle on Highway 281 in Pharr. The injured driver claimed head, neck, and lower back injuries. The case involved a claim for underinsured motorist benefits against his own insurance company after the at-fault driver's policy limits were exhausted. The defense argued that the injured driver's knee problems were not related to the accident.

Dallas County • 2019
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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

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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.