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.
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.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried to determine damages. The jury awarded compensation for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, medical care, and disfigurement.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash caused neck and back injuries to the other driver. The jury awarded damages for past pain, impairment, and medical care.
One driver was slowing down for traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back, as well as emotional distress. The jury found the second driver at fault and awarded damages.
One driver was slowing her vehicle in traffic when the other driver struck her from behind. The collision caused injuries to the first driver's neck and back. The case involved claims of negligence related to maintaining a proper lookout and distance. The injured driver sought treatment for pain management.
One driver stopped in traffic and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case went to trial to determine damages.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries for one person. The jury awarded damages for past and future physical pain, future physical impairment, and past medical care.
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed neck and back injuries, including whiplash and vertigo. The case proceeded to trial, and the court found the other driver negligent.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed the second driver was negligent and caused injuries to their neck and back. The second driver admitted to the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries. A jury awarded the first driver damages for pain and suffering and past medical expenses.
One driver stopped in traffic, and the other driver hit the back of their vehicle. Both occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The driver who caused the collision argued the stop was sudden and unavoidable, while the injured parties maintained it was a normal stop. The jury found the driver who caused the collision liable.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The plaintiffs claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The defendant denied fault and argued the plaintiff driver caused the collision. The jury found the defendant solely negligent.
Houston County • 2020
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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