One driver was proceeding on a highway when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed to have suffered a significant injury to their lower back, specifically a displaced disc. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries. A jury determined that the first driver was injured due to the second driver's negligence and awarded damages.
One driver was test-driving a sport utility vehicle with a passenger when they stopped in a U-turn lane. The other driver rear-ended them. The occupants claimed injuries to their backs, necks, shoulders, and elbows. The driver of the other vehicle did not attend trial, but his deposition was read. He testified that the plaintiffs were moving forward and he thought they were entering a feeder road, so he looked for traffic and started moving forward, estimating he was going about 1 mph at impact. The defense did not strongly dispute that the driver's negligence caused the accident but denied negligent entrustment by the vehicle owner.
One driver stopped suddenly on a road, and the driver behind him rear-ended him. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including head, neck, and back issues. Medical evaluations showed some soft tissue injuries and disc bulges, but also noted normal neurological exams and scans. The injured driver sought compensation for past medical bills and pain and suffering. The other driver argued the impact was minor and the injured driver was not visibly harmed.
A driver claimed they were hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit later sought medical attention for their injuries. The jury found the second driver at fault.
One driver stopped at a red light was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The jury found the second driver's actions caused harm and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver failed to control their vehicle's speed and collided into the rear of the first vehicle. The injured driver suffered bodily injuries and sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. The other driver denied the allegations. A jury awarded damages for past medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.
One driver was stopped at a red light, preparing to make a right turn. The other driver rear-ended them. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks. The driver of the second vehicle acknowledged fault for the collision.
One driver stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended them. Both occupants of the first vehicle claimed back and neck injuries. The defense argued the injuries were minor and degenerative. A jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages to both plaintiffs.
One driver was traveling near an intersection when the other driver disregarded a turn mark and struck their vehicle. The first driver alleged the second driver was speeding and driving carelessly. The collision resulted in claims for pain, medical expenses, and lost earnings. The jury found in favor of the first driver.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured driver claimed soft tissue injuries to their back and neck, and stated they could no longer work due to pain. The other driver argued the injuries were not significant. A jury found the first driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped when the other driver hit them from behind. The jury found the driver who caused the crash was negligent. The injured person was awarded money for lost earning capacity and past medical care.
One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended them, causing a chain reaction that pushed the first car into the car in front of it. The driver in the middle car claimed injuries to their back and neck. The drivers of the other two cars denied fault.
Dallas 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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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