One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The jury found the driver who caused the collision responsible for the resulting injuries and awarded damages.
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One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The jury found the driver who caused the collision responsible for the resulting injuries and awarded damages.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while stopped in traffic. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and awarded damages for past pain, impairment, and medical care.
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle, causing damage and injuries to the occupants. The driver who was hit was traveling on a highway with a minor passenger. The driver who caused the collision claimed it was an unavoidable emergency situation. The case was settled before trial.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision with a concrete mix truck. The case focused on the damages resulting from the crash. The injured person experienced neck and back issues requiring medical treatment.
One driver was traveling east on a road in Houston, Texas, and slowed for traffic. The other driver then struck the first driver's vehicle from behind. The collision caused the first driver to experience pain and other issues in their back and neck.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped at an intersection. Both occupants of the first vehicle sustained head and back injuries. The second driver alleged the injuries were caused by intervening factors. The case was settled.
One driver was making a right turn into a parking lot when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver sued, claiming back and neck sprains and strains. The other driver argued that the injured driver stopped suddenly and that traffic conditions prevented her from avoiding the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.
A passenger in a car was injured when the vehicle they were in was slowing down and was hit from behind by another car. The passenger's car was preparing to turn left. The driver of the second car did not slow down and struck the rear of the first car. The passenger suffered injuries to their head, neck, and back.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle stopped at a red light. The jury found the defendant driver negligent. One person was awarded no past medical expenses, while the other was awarded $14,876 for past medical expenses.
One driver alleged another driver was negligent for striking her stopped vehicle. The collision caused injuries to her neck and back. She claimed permanent injury and lost work time. The other driver disputed liability, causation, and damages, stating the impact was minimal. A jury found the defendant 100% liable and awarded damages for past physical impairment and medical expenses.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision while traffic was stopped. The jury determined damages for past medical care.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried to determine damages. The jury awarded money for past medical care but awarded nothing for pain, suffering, or future medical expenses.
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Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar)
2 years from the date of the accident
$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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