An infant suffered severe head injuries when the car seat he was in was struck broadside in a vehicle collision. The infant's head hit the interior of the car door due to the impact. The lawsuit alleged the car seat was defectively designed and lacked adequate warnings. The jury found the car seat manufacturer and the driver who struck the vehicle liable for damages.
One driver ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The injured driver underwent neck surgery and experienced recurring pain, requiring further treatment and future medical care. The defense argued the injured driver was comparatively negligent and the accident was unavoidable.
One person was a passenger in a vehicle when it was broadsided by another vehicle that ran a red light. The impact caused the passenger to hit their head on the driver's side, resulting in a serious head injury. The passenger sued the vehicle manufacturer, alleging a design defect in the car's safety features. The jury found the vehicle had a design defect and also found the other driver at fault.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver ran a red light and struck their vehicle. The second driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The injured driver sustained a serious head injury requiring surgery and continues to experience complications.
A police officer failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and broadsided a driver in Houston. The driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc herniations and radiating pain. She underwent surgery and physical therapy. The jury found the officer negligent.
One driver was traveling west on a street and the other driver was traveling north. The northbound driver stopped at a yield sign and then proceeded, colliding with the westbound vehicle in the intersection. The westbound driver sued for negligence, and the owner of the northbound vehicle was also sued. The injured driver claimed a herniated disc, aggravation of a pre-existing lumbar injury, and psychological issues. The case was settled in mediation.
One driver allegedly ran a red light and hit another vehicle on its side. The injured driver claimed the collision caused permanent injuries to their lower back and hips, leading to pain, stiffness, and inability to work. The jury awarded past and future damages.
One driver was making a left turn while the other driver continued straight in a lane that did not permit it. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed hip injuries, including a torn labrum, and sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
One driver was turning left in one of two adjacent left turn lanes. The other driver was in the other left turn lane and reportedly went straight, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed torn cartilage in the hip, which was treated conservatively. The jury awarded $950,000.
One driver was responding to an emergency with lights and sirens activated when they entered an intersection and broadsided another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their hand, elbow, and arm, including nerve damage and weakness. The defense disputed the cause and extent of the injuries, pointing to a prior surgery.
One driver was traveling northbound and the other was traveling eastbound at an intersection. The northbound vehicle broadsided the eastbound vehicle. The driver of the northbound vehicle sustained fatal injuries, including a ruptured spleen and internal bleeding. The case involved allegations of running a red light and failure to keep a proper lookout.
One driver allegedly ran a red light and hit the vehicle carrying a passenger. The passenger died from their injuries. The jury found the driver who ran the red light 80% at fault for the crash.
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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