One driver was traveling on a road and passed under a highway. The other driver was approaching from the right. The vehicles collided in an intersection controlled by a traffic signal. One driver claimed injuries to their neck and back, alleging the other driver ran a red light and was distracted by a cell phone GPS. The defense argued the injured driver was speeding and should have avoided the accident.
One driver was traveling in the right lane when the other driver, in the left lane, attempted a right turn and struck the first vehicle. The collision occurred on the front left side of the first vehicle. The first driver sustained injuries to her neck and elbow, while a passenger in her vehicle suffered back and neck strains.
One driver was turning left at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal when another driver going in the opposite direction struck their vehicle. The intersection had conflicting witness accounts regarding the traffic signal status. The injured parties claimed neck, back, chest, and hand injuries. The case involved allegations of negligence and comparative responsibility.
One driver was traveling north on a highway service road in Grand Prairie when they collided with another vehicle traveling east at an intersection. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back, alleging the other driver ran a red light. The second driver denied negligence, claiming the first driver ran the red light. The jury found the first driver 100 percent liable for the accident and awarded the second driver damages for vehicle repairs.
One driver was turning left into a parking lot when their vehicle collided with an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the oncoming vehicle claimed injuries to their back and neck. The jury found the turning driver liable for the accident and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver attempted an unsafe left turn from the wrong lane. The vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including bulging discs, and sought damages for medical bills and lost earnings.
One driver was attempting to turn left onto a street when they collided with another vehicle traveling eastbound. The eastbound driver claimed multiple injuries. The jury found the turning driver negligent and partially at fault for the collision.
One driver was making a left turn at an intersection when they collided with another vehicle. The passenger in the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The case involved arguments about who was at fault for the collision.
One driver was exiting a parking lot and intending to turn left. The other driver was proceeding straight. The driver exiting the parking lot struck the other driver's passenger side. The injured driver claimed injuries to her neck and back.
One driver was traveling northbound when her vehicle was struck by another driver traveling eastbound. The northbound driver alleged the eastbound driver failed to yield the right of way and made an improper turn, causing the collision. The northbound driver claimed the other driver's negligence resulted in severe injuries. The jury found the defendant driver 70% responsible for the collision and awarded the plaintiff damages.
One driver failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection, causing a collision with another vehicle. The injured driver sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses. The other driver argued the injuries were from a prior incident. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver attempted a left turn and collided with the front of another vehicle. The driver making the turn was found negligent for failing to yield the right of way. One occupant of the second vehicle claimed back and neck pain, while the other claimed hip misalignment and lower back pain. The jury awarded damages to one of the occupants.
Caldwell 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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