One driver was traveling north on a highway when the other driver changed lanes and struck their vehicle. The collision caused the plaintiff's vehicle to slide across a median. The plaintiff sustained injuries to their lower back. The jury found both drivers partially at fault for the crash.
One driver changed lanes and sideswiped the vehicle carrying the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged this caused a disc bulge and nerve irritation. The other driver denied negligence and injury. The case went to a jury.
One driver was merging onto a service road when they struck the vehicle occupied by another driver. The passenger in the struck vehicle sustained injuries to their spine and extremities. The defendant denied causing serious or permanent injuries. The jury awarded the plaintiff for past and future pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling south in a lane of traffic when another driver in a different lane changed lanes, causing a side-to-side collision. The first driver sued the second driver, alleging negligent lane change and failure to keep a proper lookout. The second driver claimed the first driver was negligent. The injured driver sought damages for pre-existing neck and back sprains, chest, rib, and knee pain.
One driver stopped at a light, and the other driver proceeded through the intersection. The first driver then turned right and began to pass the second driver. The second driver then veered left, striking the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed multiple injuries and sued the second driver for negligence.
One driver was traveling north on a feeder road when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle attempting to change lanes. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to their back and neck. The other driver denied negligence, stating they signaled and maintained a proper lookout, and suggested the injured driver was speeding.
One driver was traveling in a lane when the other driver attempted to change lanes and collided with the first driver's vehicle. The first driver alleged the other driver was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout, signal, and make a safe lane change. The second driver denied negligence and claimed the first driver contributed to the collision. The jury found the defendant negligent.
One driver was traveling in the left lane of a street when another driver made a right turn from a side street in front of them. The first driver braked and moved to the right lane to avoid a collision, but the vehicles still made contact. The driver who was initially in the left lane claimed multiple injuries.
One driver was changing lanes on a highway when she struck the side of another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to her back and neck. The jury found the lane-changing driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical bills.
Two drivers were traveling next to each other when one driver entered the other's lane, causing a sideswipe collision. One driver suffered injuries to their lower back and pelvis, while the other sustained injuries to their neck, lower back, and knee. Both drivers sought medical treatment. One driver settled their case for $8,500.
One driver was traveling in the right lane of a Houston street when their car was involved in a sideswipe collision with a pickup truck. The driver of the car claimed injuries to their back and neck. The lawsuit alleged the pickup truck driver was negligent in operating their vehicle, stating the truck suddenly entered the right lane and initiated the collision. The defense argued it was an accident and no one was negligent, or that the injured driver was speeding.
One driver was traveling in the right lane of a Houston street when their car was sideswiped by another vehicle. The collision caused the first driver's car to strike a curb. The driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, including herniated discs and nerve impingement. Medical treatment included chiropractic care and physical therapy. The driver sought damages for past medical expenses, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the accident was minor and questioned the extent of the injuries, noting a prior back injury and inconsistent treatment compliance. The jury found both drivers partially responsible for the accident.
Harris County • 2020
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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