One driver entered another driver's lane, causing a collision between their vehicles. The injured driver claimed back and neck injuries. After settling with the at-fault driver's insurance, the injured driver pursued a claim against her own insurance for underinsured motorist benefits. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages.
One driver was traveling eastbound on a highway when his vehicle collided with the side of another eastbound vehicle. Both drivers claimed they were in their lane, and police could not determine fault. The injured individuals claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The lawsuit alleged one driver was negligent in changing lanes unsafely.
One driver was traveling in the left lane of a road when another driver in the right lane sideswiped her vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including a sprain, aggravation of a pre-existing spinal condition, and a herniated disc. She underwent emergency room treatment, physical therapy, and received injections. The defense disputed the cause of the injuries, highlighting inconsistencies in medical records and a prior fall.
A school bus turned right onto a street and sideswiped a parked minivan. The family in the minivan claimed they were stationary when the collision occurred. The bus driver stated she did not see the van before turning. The family alleged injuries from the impact.
One driver failed to maintain a single lane and sideswiped the other vehicle. The injured driver alleged injuries to their head and spine, including disc and muscle damage in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as neurological issues. The other driver denied negligence and the extent of the injuries.
One driver was changing lanes when his vehicle collided with the rear door of another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed back injuries. The case involved allegations of negligence in changing lanes unsafely and failing to maintain a lane. The injured driver underwent chiropractic care, physical therapy, injections, and surgery for disc protrusions and shoulder conditions. He experienced pain and permanent restrictions, impacting his ability to work as a welder. The defense argued the impact was minor and questioned the necessity of the claimed injuries and surgeries.
One driver attempted to change lanes and collided with the side of the other vehicle. The first driver alleged the second driver's actions caused or contributed to the accident. The jury found the first driver 100% liable. The collision caused disc bulges, lumbar radiculopathy and stenosis, and cervical spine sprain and strain.
One driver was heading west in a construction zone when the other driver attempted to merge into her lane. The vehicles collided. The first driver later claimed multiple injuries, including headaches, neck and back sprains, and a herniated disc. The second driver contended the impact was minor and disputed causation, suggesting the first driver's multiple sclerosis might be a factor.
One driver changed lanes and struck the side of another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed neck, back, and knee injuries. They sued the other driver for negligently changing lanes. A jury awarded them past medical expenses and noneconomic damages.
One driver was traveling east in the right lane when the other driver, who was in the left lane, allegedly made a wide right turn and sideswiped him. This caused the injured driver to go off the road and crash into a tree. The injured driver claimed injuries to his head, neck, right shoulder, right knee, and right pinky finger.
One driver was traveling north on Interstate 45 in Houston when his vehicle was sideswiped by another northbound vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle claimed he was driving safely when the other driver entered his lane without looking. The defendants did not dispute fault for the collision. The injured driver claimed herniations at L4-5 and L5-S1, as well as neck strains. He underwent chiropractic treatment, an MRI, and two epidural steroid injections. He also claimed nerve damage caused him to lose feeling in his left leg for about a year and that he experiences poor circulation.
Harris County • 2015
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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