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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
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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

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Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,697

A passenger in a pickup truck was injured when the van behind him rear-ended the pickup. The passenger claimed the van driver was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout and control speed. The defense argued the pickup truck driver cut off the van. The passenger sought damages for neck and back injuries, including medical expenses and pain.

Dallas County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,445

One driver struck the rear of another vehicle in Houston, Texas. The driver who was hit claimed the other driver was inattentive and failed to maintain a safe distance. The other driver argued the first driver stopped abruptly in traffic. The jury found the striking driver at fault.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,445

A driver was rear-ended by a police officer while driving slowly in Houston. The driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The police report initially blamed the officer, but was later supplemented to indicate fault on both drivers. The defense argued the injured driver was solely negligent. The jury found the officer's negligence caused the accident.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,428

One driver was traveling northbound when their vehicle was struck from behind, pushing it into the vehicle in front. The driver who was hit from behind alleged injuries to their back, shoulder, neck, and teeth, requiring surgery. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the injured driver contributed to the collision. The jury found the defendant solely negligent.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,395

One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded compensation for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, and past medical care.

Dallas County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,076

One driver was traveling on a freeway when their car was struck from behind by a box truck. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The responding officer believed the truck driver failed to control speed, but also faulted the other driver for an unsafe lane change. The truck driver claimed the other driver suddenly moved into their path. The jury found both drivers equally liable for the accident.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,076

One driver was operating a truck in Houston, Texas, and rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. The collision caused the driver in the front vehicle to sustain head and neck injuries. The jury found both drivers to be partially at fault for the accident.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$31,076

One driver was traveling northbound on a freeway when the other driver's truck rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused the injured driver to sustain head and neck injuries, including a disc injury requiring an injection. The jury found both drivers partially at fault for the accident.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$30,750

A bus rear-ended a stopped vehicle in Dallas. The bus passenger claimed injuries to her neck and back. The bus company argued the impact was minor and the passenger's pain was unrelated. The jury found the bus company negligent and awarded damages.

Dallas County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$30,500

One driver was traveling on a highway in Houston when a rear-end collision occurred involving multiple vehicles. The investigating officer cited the last driver for following too closely. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including a knee tear, back and neck sprains, and muscle spasms. The defense argued that the injured driver failed to prove the collision caused all the subsequent impacts. The jury found the last driver negligent.

Harris County • 2018
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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.