A police employee was stopped at a traffic light in McAllen when his pickup truck was rear-ended. The impact pushed his vehicle into the car in front of it. The driver of the second vehicle claimed the third vehicle rear-ended her and pushed her into the plaintiff's truck. The plaintiffs, including the driver and his two daughters, claimed back and knee injuries. The jury found only the driver of the second vehicle negligent.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and caused a rear-end collision. The injured driver sued, alleging the other driver was negligent due to distracted driving, unsafe speed, and failing to maintain a safe distance. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses, past and future physical pain and impairment.
One driver stopped for traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver was not paying attention and failed to stop in time. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and extremity injuries. The other driver admitted to the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries.
A three-vehicle collision occurred where one driver rear-ended another. The jury determined that one driver was 10% at fault and the other was 90% at fault. The injured person sustained neck and back injuries.
One driver was traveling in heavy rush hour traffic when a tractor trailer behind them struck the rear of another vehicle and then swerved into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was driving too fast for conditions and failed to maintain a proper distance. The plaintiff suffered a lumbar disc herniation requiring surgery, along with pain and mental anguish.
One driver was traveling in heavy rush hour traffic when the other driver, operating a tractor trailer, struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was driving too fast for conditions and failed to maintain a proper distance. The plaintiff suffered a back injury requiring surgery and continued to experience pain. The defendant argued a sudden emergency caused by another motorist, but stipulated to liability during the trial. The jury awarded damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and past medical expenses.
One driver stopped at a yield sign and was struck from behind by another car. The occupants of the first car claimed injuries to their backs and necks. The driver of the second car stated she took her foot off the brake while looking for traffic and rolled into the car in front of her. The jury found the second driver liable for the accident.
One driver was attempting to turn right and merge into traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by the other driver. The driver who was struck sustained injuries including a cervical sprain and disc issues. The passenger in the struck vehicle suffered lumbar disc injuries. The jury awarded damages to both individuals.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver rear-ended them. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The driver who caused the collision was accused of fleeing the scene. Medical records showed strains, sprains, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. One occupant also suffered a foot fracture. The defense argued the collision was low-impact and the plaintiffs had pre-existing degeneration.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision with an unidentified vehicle that left the scene. The injured driver filed a claim for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. A jury found the unknown driver negligent and awarded damages for pain, impairment, and medical expenses.
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle alleged they suffered back and neck injuries. The driver who caused the collision denied fault, claiming the other vehicle cut them off. The jury found the defendant driver mostly at fault and awarded damages to the plaintiffs.
One driver struck another vehicle from behind on a street in Houston, Texas. The drivers of the first vehicle alleged they suffered neck and back injuries. The other driver argued the accident was caused by the first driver's sudden stop and denied the injuries were serious. The jury found the second driver mostly at fault for the collision.
Harris County • 2016
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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