One driver was traveling on a freeway when the other driver failed to control her speed and caused a collision. The injured driver filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver was negligent. The defendant denied allegations and claimed the injured driver was also negligent and that her injuries were due to pre-existing conditions. The jury found both parties negligent and awarded damages to the injured driver.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle. The jury found the defendant driver at fault. The injured person was awarded damages for past medical care.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver, who was retrieving a dropped cell phone, collided with the rear of his vehicle. The injured driver claimed the collision aggravated a prior back injury, causing an annular tear and requiring chiropractic treatment. The defense argued a third vehicle caused the injured driver to stop suddenly and that the injuries were pre-existing and degenerative. The jury found the defendant negligent.
One driver was stopped at a red light when her vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to her back, neck, and shoulders. The driver who struck the other vehicle claimed the first driver cut her off and slammed on her brakes. The jury found the second driver liable for the accident.
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a five-car rear-end collision. The passenger claimed neck and back injuries, including a disc herniation. The passenger sued the driver of the last car in the chain for negligence. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries, noting minimal damage to the passenger's vehicle and that other parties involved did not claim injury. The jury found the defendant driver solely negligent and awarded damages.
A passenger in a car was involved in a five-car rear-end collision. The passenger claimed neck and back injuries. The passenger sued the driver of the last car for negligence, alleging the driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and control speed. The defense denied negligence and argued that other drivers were at fault. Medical evidence included an MRI showing a disc herniation, and the passenger sought damages for past and future medical costs and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped at a red light when another vehicle rear-ended them. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. They sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene and was later found to be intoxicated. The injured driver alleged the collision caused a disc displacement and neck pain. The jury determined the collision caused harm and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case proceeded to trial to determine damages, as liability was conceded.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was distracted by a mobile phone. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages.
One driver stopped for traffic and was hit from behind by the other driver. The driver who was hit from behind claimed injuries to their neck and back. The other driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries caused by the accident.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while driving in Jefferson County. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to his back and hip. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages after liability was established. The jury awarded the injured driver $20,000 for his damages.
Jefferson County • 2021
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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