One driver was stopped at a railroad crossing when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The person in the stopped car claimed they sustained neck and back injuries, along with headaches, as a result of the collision. The other driver denied fault and claimed the injured person was not hurt in the crash.
One driver was stopped on a highway feeder road when her vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages, with the insurer conceding liability.
One driver was stopped or braking when the other driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the first vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck, shoulder, arm, and hand injuries. The second driver admitted to being distracted by a phone map at the time of the collision. The case involved disputes over the extent of injuries and the value of the damaged vehicle.
One driver was traveling south when another driver attempted to turn into a gas station and struck the rear of the first vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck and back. She sought underinsured motorist benefits from her own insurance company. The other driver was uninsured and cited for failing to yield. The insurance company accepted liability for the uninsured driver, and the case proceeded on the issue of the injured driver's claimed injuries and damages.
One driver was stopped when the other driver hit them from behind. The injured person had neck and back injuries. The jury found the at-fault driver negligent.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The jury found the defendant driver negligent. The case involved injuries to the neck, back, head, and chest for one person, and neck and back for another.
One driver was stopped on a highway feeder road when her vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages, with the insurer conceding liability. The jury awarded the injured driver $25,000.
One driver was traveling on a highway service road when traffic stopped. The other driver, who was uninsured, collided with the rear of the first driver's vehicle. The investigating officer cited the at-fault driver for failure to control speed. The injured driver claimed the other driver was negligent. The injured driver sought underinsured motorist benefits from her own insurance company for neck and back injuries, but the company denied the claim. A jury found the injured driver was entitled to past and future damages.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while it was stopped and waiting to turn. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries to their neck and shoulder. Medical treatment included physical therapy and pain management injections. The jury awarded one of the occupants $25,000.
One driver was on a highway when another driver entered from a feeder road and struck the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed neck and back injuries. The second driver admitted not seeing the first driver and suggested the first driver may have been speeding. The first driver sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle. The jury found both drivers to be 50% at fault. The injured person was awarded damages for past medical care.
A three-vehicle collision occurred. The jury found one driver negligent and the other not negligent. The injured person received compensation for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical care.
Dallas County • 2018
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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
Answers based on real Texas case data and state law.
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.