One driver alleged another driver was negligent for striking their vehicle. The collision caused the plaintiff's vehicle's rear window to shatter. The plaintiff claimed injuries to their neck and back, experiencing spasms and pain despite physical therapy. The defendant denied negligence and disputed the extent of the injuries and damages.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The jury found the plaintiff's injuries resulted in past physical pain and past medical care costs. The plaintiff was awarded damages for these losses.
One driver was waiting to merge onto a highway when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including headaches, neck and back sprains, and neuralgia. The defense argued it was a minor accident and that the injured driver did not prove negligence. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past medical bills.
One driver stopped to make a left turn, and the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including sprains and strains, and sought damages for medical bills, lost earning capacity, pain, and impairment. The defense highlighted gaps in treatment and the ability to work during those periods.
One driver stopped in traffic when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit alleged injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past pain and suffering, past medical expenses, and past lost wages.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and struck the first vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged the second driver was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and brake. The second driver claimed a third vehicle caused the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver hit their vehicle from behind. The injured driver sought medical treatment for neck, back, and hip pain. The jury found the second driver solely at fault and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries for one person. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain, past mental anguish, and past medical care.
One driver stopped at a red light when another driver slid on ice and rear-ended her, pushing her vehicle into the plaintiffs'. The first driver was later rear-ended by a hit-and-run driver. The plaintiffs claimed multiple injuries from both accidents.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, pushing it into the car in front. The driver of the middle car claimed back and neck injuries. The case went to trial against the uninsured/underinsured carrier.
One driver was stopped or moving slowly in traffic when his vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. This caused the first vehicle to then hit the vehicle in front of it. The driver who was hit twice claimed injuries to his back and neck. The jury found the driver who initiated the first impact to be at fault.
One driver was traveling on a street when another vehicle struck the rear of her car. The injured driver claimed injuries to her neck, lower back, and right hand. The case proceeded to trial on the issues of injuries and damages, with the other driver conceding liability. The injured driver sought damages for medical costs, pain, and impairment, while the defense argued her injuries were minor and potentially related to degenerative conditions or a subsequent accident.
Gregg 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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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