One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. The driver and a passenger in the first truck claimed injuries. The passenger's claim was settled before trial. The driver's claim proceeded to trial, where the jury found the second driver liable for the accident.
One driver was stopped in a construction zone when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including a bulging disc. She underwent physical therapy and sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and property damage. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and lost wages.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light and was struck from behind by another driver. The driver in front alleged injuries to their neck, back, knee, ankle, and head. The driver who was struck from behind was found to be 35% at fault, and the driver who caused the collision was found to be 65% at fault.
One driver was slowing for traffic when the other driver struck them from behind. The drivers disputed fault and the extent of injuries. The jury found the striking driver negligent and awarded damages for pain and suffering and medical expenses to the occupants of the first vehicle.
One driver was slowing for traffic when the other driver struck them from behind. The injured drivers alleged they suffered neck and back injuries requiring chiropractic treatment. The other driver claimed the stop was sudden and denied serious injury. The jury found the striking driver negligent.
One driver was stopped in traffic when another vehicle rear-ended them at high speed. The impact pushed the first vehicle into other cars and a barrier. The occupants of the first vehicle sought underinsured motorist benefits from their own insurance company after settling with the at-fault driver's insurer. One occupant sustained foot fractures, while the other had a head injury and a nose laceration.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended them. The second driver claimed they were pushed into the first vehicle by a third car. The jury found the second driver at fault.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in injuries to the neck and back. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, physical impairment, and medical care.
One driver was traveling on an on-ramp when the other driver, who was behind them, failed to control their speed and struck the back of the first vehicle. The collision caused the first vehicle to be propelled into a third vehicle, resulting in serious injuries to the first driver. The second driver was accused of failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and take evasive action, among other allegations.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages for past mental anguish, past physical pain, and past medical care to three individuals.
One driver was stopped at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including herniated discs. The defense argued the accident was minor and the injuries were not as severe as claimed. The jury found the at-fault driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling northbound when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle then fled the scene on foot. The owner of the second vehicle was found to be negligent in entrusting the vehicle to a careless driver or was the driver themselves and failed to avoid the collision. The injured driver sustained injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder.
Harris County • 2023
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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