One driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle on its side. The injured driver claimed head and knee injuries, which later developed into headaches, dizziness, and back pain. The injured driver also experienced difficulty exercising and performing household tasks. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
A driver was going through an intersection in Houston when another driver ran a red light and hit his car. The driver sued the city for the officer's actions. The city admitted fault. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder sprains and strains. He received medical treatment and sought compensation for his injuries and pain.
One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck by a car that ran a red light. The driver who ran the red light was employed by the defendant city. The defense argued that a third party caused a sudden emergency. The jury found the defendant negligent.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver attempted a left turn and collided with them. The first driver suffered serious neck and back injuries, while the passengers sustained minor injuries. The second driver denied negligence and claimed the injuries were not serious.
One driver was traveling north on a road and was hit by another driver who was attempting to cross the road from a side street. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case proceeded against one driver, with the other driver dismissed. The defense argued the injuries were related to the driver's job and that the medical treatment was excessive.
One driver alleged the other driver failed to obey a stop sign, causing a collision. The collision resulted in injuries to the first driver, including disc herniations in the cervical and lumbar spine. The second driver disputed that the collision caused the injuries, suggesting they were related to employment. A jury found in favor of the first driver.
One driver was turning left at an intersection with a stoplight, and another driver was going straight. The two vehicles collided. The passenger in the turning vehicle claimed injuries from the crash. The passenger sued the driver going straight, alleging negligence. The jury found only the driver going straight negligent.
One driver attempted to make a left turn and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The occupants of the turning vehicle claimed multiple injuries, including a fractured foot, head contusions, lacerations, and chest trauma. The driver of the oncoming vehicle argued they had the right of way and the turning driver was contributorily negligent. The jury found both parties 50 percent liable.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver disregarded a stop sign and struck them. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found the defendant primarily at fault for the accident.
One driver was making a left turn at an intersection when they collided with another vehicle. The driver making the turn claimed injuries to their neck, back, shoulder, chest, and knees. The other driver argued their actions were not negligent and questioned the severity of the injuries. The jury found the driver who made the turn negligent.
One driver was traveling on a main road when another driver failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection. The two vehicles collided. The first vehicle then left the roadway, went through a fence, and struck a house. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The occupants of the house also claimed injuries.
One driver was traveling northbound and the other was traveling southbound with a green light. The driver traveling south attempted a left turn, and the driver traveling north struck the rear portion of the southbound vehicle. The northbound driver claimed injuries to their back and neck.
Harris 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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