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Texas Settlement Data

2,421 Texas car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from Texas. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

2,421+
Cases Analyzed
$17,200
Median Outcome
$7K $55K
Typical Range
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Texas Settlements by Injury Type

How Texas case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (12%)

$30,000

Median from 278 cases

Verdicts (88%)

$16,362

Median from 2,132 cases

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Texas Case Results

Browse all Texas car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

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Verdict-Plaintiff
$632,500

One driver was traveling on a road with multiple lanes when another driver made a left turn into their path. The collision was captured on a police car's dash-cam. The injured driver sustained fractures to their leg, elbow, and back, as well as a head injury. The jury awarded damages for medical bills, pain, and suffering.

Brazos County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$536,007

One driver was traveling north when another driver pulled out from a driveway and attempted to turn left, colliding with the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to his back, finger, and neck. The second driver stated she was waved across by another vehicle and did not see the first driver until the last moment. The defense argued it was an accident and the first driver was speeding and not paying attention.

Hidalgo County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$474,298

One driver was traveling west and the other was traveling south. The southbound driver stopped at a stop sign and attempted to turn left. The westbound driver, who did not have a stop sign, struck the side of the southbound vehicle. The investigating officer determined the southbound driver was at fault for failing to yield the right of way. The injured driver sustained a hip fracture.

Dallas County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$352,874

One driver was traveling south on a highway when another driver made a left turn from a stop sign and collided with them. The injured driver sought damages for aggravation of pre-existing degenerative conditions in their neck and lower back, including claims for medical expenses, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the accident did not worsen the pre-existing conditions or necessitate surgery.

Smith County • 2023
Verdict-Plaintiff
$337,760

One driver was traveling west on a service road and proceeded through an intersection. The other driver was traveling north on a different road and struck the first vehicle on its left side. The passenger in the first vehicle claimed injuries to her back and neck.

Tarrant County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$337,228

One driver stopped at a red light and then proceeded into the intersection, hitting the other driver's vehicle. The injured driver experienced radiating neck pain and had two cervical herniations confirmed by MRI. The driver underwent injections for pain relief and was advised that surgery was indicated, but was hesitant to proceed. The injured driver returned to work as a supervisor of traffic signals but delegated physical tasks due to pain.

Gregg County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$301,504

One driver was going through an intersection with a green light when the other driver ran a red light and hit them. The injured driver had neck and back pain, headaches, and pain in their side. The court ruled in favor of the injured driver.

Harris County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$292,404

One driver was attempting a left turn when they collided head-on with another driver going through the intersection. The driver making the turn was intoxicated and fled the scene but was apprehended by a bystander. The injured driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, head, knee, and wrist.

Bexar County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$244,500

One driver was traveling in an intersection when another vehicle struck her. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back, neck, and shoulder. She had previously settled with the at-fault driver for his policy limit. She then sought underinsured motorist benefits from her own insurer. A jury awarded her damages.

Dallas County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$244,500

One driver entered an intersection on a green light and was broadsided by another driver. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back, neck, and shoulder, including a disc tear and stenosis. She also claimed a seat belt damaged a breast implant. The case involved claims for underinsured motorist benefits after the initial driver settled with the at-fault driver's insurance.

Rusk County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$231,340

A passenger in a pickup truck was injured when another pickup truck failed to yield at a stop sign and struck their vehicle. The injured person claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to a jury trial to determine damages.

Jefferson County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$222,676

One driver was proceeding along a roadway when the other driver pulled out from a side street, causing a collision. The injured driver was taken to the hospital and later developed pain in their neck, back, wrist, and shoulder. An MRI revealed a tear in the rotator cuff tendons. The injured driver required injections and suffered from emotional distress. The jury found the defendant mostly liable for the accident.

Harris County • 2024
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State Law

Texas Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

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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Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Always consult with a qualified Texas attorney for guidance specific to your situation.