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One driver admitted fault for a rear-end collision. The jury found the other driver negligent. The injured person reported neck and back injuries.
Dallas County • 2019
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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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