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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.

Showing 2536 of 199+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$181,110

One driver was in the right lane when the other driver exited a driveway on the right and the vehicles collided. The first driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The second driver admitted to being 75 percent at fault for the accident. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment.

Collin County • 2019
Settlement
$175,000

One driver was traveling on a highway in San Antonio when another driver attempted to turn out of a private driveway. The first driver broadsided the second vehicle. The injured driver claimed disc bulges and herniations in his neck and lower back, along with nerve impingement. He underwent various treatments including physical therapy, injections, and surgery. The case was settled before trial.

Bexar County • 2024
Verdict-Plaintiff
$163,371

One driver was turning left when they collided with another driver going straight through an intersection. The driver going straight claimed injuries to their back, neck, and shoulder. The other driver's estate argued that a brain tumor caused the accident.

Montgomery County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$160,211

One driver was merging into traffic when the other driver turned left, resulting in a collision. The injured driver claimed injuries to their shoulder and lower back, including a rotator cuff tear and herniated discs. Medical treatment included chiropractic care and epidural injections. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Harris County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$160,000

One driver failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The driver who was hit sustained serious neck and back injuries requiring surgery. The other driver argued that a bush obstructed the stop sign. The jury found all parties partially negligent and awarded damages to the injured driver and his wife for loss of consortium.

Houston County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$158,975

One driver was going through an intersection with a green light when the other driver ran a red light and hit her car. The driver who ran the red light was found negligent. The injured driver suffered a thumb fracture, concussion, and neck injuries.

Harris County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$155,000

One driver was approaching an intersection when the other driver attempted a left turn and they collided. The first driver claimed lower back injuries, stating the other driver failed to keep a proper lookout, yield the right of way, and made an unsafe turn. The second driver admitted to making a mistake but argued the first driver could have braked sooner. The injured driver had a history of back issues and sought treatment including chiropractic care and injections. Medical experts offered differing opinions on the extent of the injuries and the necessity of further treatment.

Harris County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$153,044

One driver turned right at an intersection and struck the other driver's vehicle. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent for failing to control speed, drive in a single lane, change lanes unsafely, keep a proper lookout, and disregard a stop signal. The jury found the turning driver negligent.

Harris County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$147,943

One driver was going through an intersection with a green light when the other driver, in a patrol car, entered the intersection against a red light. The two vehicles collided. The driver who had the green light alleged the patrol car officer was negligent. The patrol car officer argued the other driver failed to yield to an emergency vehicle. The jury found in favor of the driver who had the green light.

Harris County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$147,708

One driver was traveling south and the other was traveling north. The northbound driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and collided with the southbound driver's vehicle. The collision occurred at an intersection. The jury found in favor of the driver who was traveling south.

Harris County • 2024
Verdict-Plaintiff
$141,535

One driver was in a lane next to another driver. The second driver entered the first driver's lane and collided with the passenger side of the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed a neck injury and sought damages for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and disfigurement.

Harris County • 2017
Settlement
$130,141

One driver ran a stoplight and broadsided another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed neck and back soft-tissue injuries and headaches. They sought damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Collin County • 2017
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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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs

Answers based on real Texas case data and state law.

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.