One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a collision. The first driver alleged the second driver failed to yield the right of way and made a sudden left turn, causing a crash. The collision also impacted a third vehicle. The first driver claimed the second driver's negligence caused severe personal injuries, including medical expenses and pain. The second driver denied the allegations and raised defenses, including the first driver's own negligence. A jury found the second driver mostly responsible for the incident.
One driver was traveling southbound on a freeway when the other driver, traveling eastbound, allegedly ran a red light and crashed into the first driver's vehicle. The first driver filed a lawsuit claiming the other driver failed to exercise reasonable care. The case proceeded through mediation and a dispute over expert witnesses before going to trial. The jury found both drivers partially negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses to the first driver. The court entered a final judgment for the first driver.
One driver was going north and the other was going east at a broken traffic light. The driver going east broadsided the driver going north. The driver going north claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial against the driver going east.
One driver was exiting a shopping center and turning left onto a road. The other driver was proceeding straight on that road. The driver exiting the shopping center failed to yield the right of way and turned into the path of the other driver, striking their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries.
One driver was exiting a private driveway when they pulled into the path of another vehicle. The second driver sustained neck and back injuries, including disc damage. The first driver claimed the second driver was not paying attention. The case went to a jury.
One driver was traveling on a freeway access road in Dallas, and another driver was approaching from a side street. The first driver entered the intersection and collided with the second driver's vehicle. The drivers claimed various neck and back injuries, with one also alleging a hip fracture. The case involved allegations of distracted driving and running a red light.
A city bus turned in front of a pickup truck, causing a collision. The pickup truck driver claimed injuries to her neck and back, requiring physical therapy and injections. She also sought future medical expenses. The defense argued that the driver already had pre-existing conditions and did not require surgery. The jury found both drivers partially at fault.
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver made a left turn in front of them, causing a collision. The injured driver was diagnosed with neck and back sprains, headaches, and other issues. The jury found both drivers negligent.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver disregarded a stop sign and entered the intersection, causing a collision. The injured driver sought damages for injuries including neck and back disc displacement and headaches, requiring medical treatment and pain management. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, as well as past medical expenses.
One driver was traveling south on a street in Houston and another driver was traveling east. Both drivers entered an intersection without stopping, and the two vehicles collided. One vehicle then struck a building. The driver who ran the red light was cited. The plaintiffs claimed multiple injuries from the collision.
One driver was traveling east and the other was traveling south when they collided in an intersection with flashing red lights. The investigating officer could not determine fault. The driver traveling east claimed injuries including neck and back sprains, a disc protrusion, and headaches. The other driver contended they had the right of way. The jury found the driver traveling south negligent.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver turned onto the road and struck the front of the stopped vehicle. The injured driver sustained injuries to the discs of their cervical and lumbar spine. The jury found the turning driver negligent.
Harris County • 2020
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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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.
