One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver entered the intersection without stopping at a flashing red light, causing a collision. The injured driver alleged neck injuries and inability to perform their job duties. The jury awarded damages for past pain and suffering and past medical expenses.
One driver was going through an intersection when the other driver ran a red light and hit their vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for neck, leg, and back pain, including disc bulges and a herniation.
One driver was stopped at a red light and proceeded to turn left after the light turned green. The other driver ran the red light and struck the first driver's vehicle, causing it to flip over. The first driver suffered injuries to their spine and knee.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when their car was struck by another vehicle executing a left turn. The injured driver claimed back injuries, including sprains and strains, and aggravation of pre-existing neck and shoulder pain. Medical treatment included emergency room visits, pain medication, trigger-point injections, and physical therapy.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection with a green light when the other driver disregarded a red light and struck their vehicle. The collision resulted in injuries to the driver who was lawfully proceeding through the intersection.
One driver was traveling in a divided street when another driver attempted to cross from the median into a parking lot. A truck in the left lane stopped and waved the second driver across. The first driver broadsided the second driver. The first driver claimed injuries to their back and neck.
One driver attempted an illegal U-turn and struck another vehicle from the side. The occupants of the struck vehicle were transported to the hospital with injuries. One driver reported neck and lower back pain, while the other sustained injuries to their right leg and shoulder. Medical treatment included physical therapy and injections. The jury found the defendant's actions caused the plaintiffs' damages.
One driver was going through an intersection on a flashing yellow light when another driver, approaching from the side on a flashing red light, allegedly ran the stop light and hit the first driver's car. The first driver claimed back injuries from the collision.
One driver was traveling west on a road when another driver attempted a left turn and broadsided the first vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries and sued the other driver and their insurance company. The trial focused on damages, as the other driver's negligence was admitted. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
One driver was traveling south and the other driver was traveling north. The northbound driver turned left in front of the southbound driver, causing a collision. The southbound driver claimed injuries to her knee, neck, and shoulder.
One driver was lawfully proceeding on a roadway when their vehicle was struck by another driver attempting a turn. The second driver failed to yield the right-of-way, was distracted, and did not maintain a proper lookout. The first driver suffered disc injuries to their lumbar spine.
One driver was heading down a road when another driver made a sharp left turn in front of them, causing a collision. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed multiple injuries, including neck and back pain, disc protrusions, and disc herniations. The second driver claimed the first vehicle failed to yield. Medical treatments included physical therapy, injections, and recommendations for surgery. One of the injured parties was a minor who complained of elbow pain.
Harris County • 2017
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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