Two people in a stopped vehicle were hit from behind by another driver. They claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The other driver denied fault and argued the injuries were not related to the crash. The jury found the driver at fault and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped or stopping at a red light when the other driver rear-ended her. The impact pushed the first driver's vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The first driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries and sought damages for medical bills, lost earning capacity, pain, and suffering.
One driver was stopped in traffic on an interstate on-ramp when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. Medical records showed pre-existing disc bulges, but the injured driver testified that the accident aggravated their condition and caused pain, leading to chiropractic treatment and time off work.
One driver was stopped in traffic on an on-ramp when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The defense argued the impact was minor and the claimed injuries were excessive. The jury found the at-fault driver negligent.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The jury found that the injured person experienced past physical pain and suffering and past physical impairment, and awarded damages for past medical care.
One driver alleged another driver's inattention caused a rear-end collision. The injured driver's vehicle was stopped at a stop sign when it was struck from behind. The collision resulted in injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder.
One driver was stopped in heavy traffic when her vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her back and neck. The driver who hit her admitted fault but argued her actions did not rise to the level of negligence. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
One driver was slowing down for an emergency vehicle when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck, back, shoulder, wrist, and ankle injuries. The case involved disputes over the cause and extent of the injuries, with the defense arguing pre-existing conditions contributed to the pain.
One driver was stopped on a street when another driver rear-ended them. A third driver then also rear-ended the second driver, pushing their vehicle into the first vehicle a second time. All occupants of the first vehicle sustained injuries. The parties reached a settlement agreement.
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle that was stopped for traffic. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries from the collision. The parties reached a settlement before trial.
One driver was stopped on a road when another driver collided with the rear of her vehicle. The injured driver claimed negligence, stating the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout or control her speed. The court found the defendant liable for the collision. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
One driver was operating a tractor trailer when the other driver collided with the rear of their vehicle. The impact caused the driver of the tractor trailer to strike their head. The driver sustained injuries to their neck and back.
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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