One driver was stopped at an intersection in Fort Worth when the vehicle behind them rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed lower back injuries and sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The defense argued the other driver was not acting within the scope of their employment and that the injured driver was also negligent. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling on a highway when they slowed for traffic. The other driver, who was behind them, failed to control their speed and rear-ended the first vehicle. The collision caused the first vehicle's gas tank to rupture and catch fire. The driver who was hit sustained a disc injury in their lower back.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle stopped at a stoplight. The injured driver claimed neck injuries. The defense argued that a subsequent accident caused the injuries. The case involved disputes over the extent and cause of the injuries, with the defense pointing to a later collision as the primary cause. The injured driver sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. Months later, the same driver was involved in a second rear-end collision. The second collision aggravated injuries sustained in the first, leading to the need for cervical surgery. Both defendants denied negligence and blamed each other for the plaintiff's injuries.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. This collision aggravated injuries from a previous rear-end collision, leading to the need for cervical surgery. The jury found the first driver 90% liable and the second driver 10% liable.
Two people in a stopped vehicle were injured when their car was hit from behind. The collision was caused by a tractor-trailer that rear-ended a pickup truck, which then hit a van, pushing the van into the plaintiffs' car. The driver of the tractor-trailer was found to be negligent.
Two people in a stopped vehicle were injured when their car was hit from behind by a tractor trailer, pushing it into another vehicle, which then hit their car. The driver of the tractor trailer was found to be negligent for not paying attention, following too closely, and driving too fast. The injured individuals claimed serious and permanent injuries to their spines and other parts of their bodies.
One driver was slowing down and attempting to turn onto a public road when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed back injuries, including herniated discs and radiating pain. She underwent surgery and sought damages for past and future pain and suffering. The defense argued she made a full recovery.
One driver was test-driving a truck when traffic slowed. The driver rear-ended another vehicle, which then rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained fractures to the spine and other injuries. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first car into the car in front of it. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back, neck, and thumb.
One driver was stopped in traffic on Interstate 35 when her vehicle was struck from behind. The collision caused a chain reaction, involving four vehicles in total. The injured driver claimed injuries to her head, neck, and back. The case involved disputes over which driver caused the initial impact and the extent of the injured driver's injuries.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver struck her vehicle. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene but was later apprehended. The injured driver pursued underinsured motorist benefits from her own insurance company after settling with the at-fault driver. The insurance company denied the claim, leading to a lawsuit.
Harris County • 2019
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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