One driver was accused of negligently striking the rear of another vehicle, causing it to hit the car in front. The impact resulted in neck and back injuries that required surgery. The court found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past pain and suffering and past medical expenses.
One driver stopped at a traffic light and was hit from behind by a cement mixer. The driver claimed injuries to his neck, back, and knee. The case involved disputes over the severity of the injuries and the necessity of medical treatments.
One driver was towing a trailer on a highway when the other driver collided with the rear of the trailer. The driver who was rear-ended suffered injuries to their back and knee. The jury found the driver who caused the collision was negligent.
One driver was traveling on a highway when their pickup truck, towing a trailer, was struck from behind by a van driven by another person. The van driver was reportedly working for a company at the time of the collision. The defense claimed the accident was caused by the first driver's actions. The jury found the van driver liable.
One driver was slowing down for traffic when another driver rear-ended her. The first driver then tried to brake but accidentally accelerated, causing her to rear-end the vehicle in front of her. The first driver claimed neck and lower back injuries. The investigating officer determined the second driver's inattention caused the accident.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back, including a pre-existing herniated disc that was aggravated by the collision. They underwent chiropractic treatment, injections, and surgery. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries were degenerative and pre-dated the accident.
One driver stopped at a four-way stop and was struck by another car. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial to determine damages.
One driver was traveling on a parkway when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The impact pushed the second vehicle into the plaintiff's truck. The collision caused the plaintiff serious injuries to their lower back, including a herniated disc and nerve impingement. The plaintiff experienced significant pain, difficulty with daily activities, and required surgery. The jury awarded the plaintiff damages.
One driver stopped her vehicle in traffic and was rear-ended by another car. The impact pushed her vehicle into the car in front of her. The injured driver sustained a foot injury and a torn tendon, requiring surgery and physical therapy. She later experienced a fall and subsequent injuries to her wrist and knee, which she attributed to her initial foot injury.
One driver lost control of a vehicle while trying to pass another in bad weather. The vehicle flipped, and a passenger was ejected and died. The driver argued the accident was due to weather and the passenger not wearing a seatbelt. The other driver claimed the first driver was negligent in passing, controlling speed, and maintaining a lookout.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the vehicle behind them struck their car. The impact propelled the plaintiff's car into the vehicle in front of it. The plaintiff claimed injuries to their neck and back, among other areas. The case involved claims of negligence against the driver and their employer, including allegations of faulty brakes and negligent training.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and head pain, including a concussion and a herniated disc. The defense argued the injuries were not related to the accident or were pre-existing. The case went to trial, and the jury awarded damages, but the parties later settled for that amount.
Collin 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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