One driver was traveling east on a street with no stop sign. The other driver was traveling south and stopped at a stop sign before proceeding. The two vehicles collided. The first driver's vehicle then went over a curb and into a yard. The first driver claimed injuries to his back and neck.
One driver was traveling through an intersection when the other driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The second driver struck the first driver's car. The first driver sustained injuries to their neck and back, which were confirmed by an MRI. The driver also suffered a contusion to their hand from the airbag deployment.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver entered against a red light, causing a collision. The first driver's vehicle was pushed into a tree. Both drivers sustained injuries.
One driver was westbound on Forest Lane in Garland, approaching an intersection. The other driver was also westbound and attempted an unprotected left turn. The first driver's vehicle was struck on the right front corner by the turning vehicle's left front corner. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries.
One driver attempted an unprotected left turn and struck the right front corner of another vehicle. The occupants of the second vehicle claimed various injuries including back and neck strains, and disc bulges. Medical treatment included chiropractic visits. The defense questioned the necessity and duration of the treatment.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver entered the intersection and broadsided her. The injured driver claimed back injuries and alleged the other driver ran a red light. The other driver stated his view of the light was blocked and he assumed it was still green. The injured driver was treated for lower back pain, bruising, and later claimed disc herniations.
One driver was turning left at a traffic signal when her vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The investigating officer determined the turning driver was at fault for disregarding the signal. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to her neck and left arm, and her passenger claimed a head injury.
One driver was traveling eastbound and the other was traveling westbound. The westbound driver made a left turn, causing a collision with the eastbound driver. The eastbound driver alleged the collision aggravated prior neck, shoulder, and back issues, potentially requiring future surgery. The other driver disputed negligence and claimed the injuries predated the accident.
One driver was traveling north and the other driver was traveling south. The southbound driver attempted a left turn and collided with the northbound driver's vehicle. The northbound driver claimed injuries to his neck and back.
One driver was traveling on San Jacinto and was struck by another driver who ran a red light at an intersection. The injured driver sustained injuries to the discs in their neck, including whiplash syndrome. The court found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver was traveling on a street in Fort Worth during rain when another driver ran a red light and collided with them. The first driver's vehicle then hit the second driver's vehicle. One of the passengers claimed multiple injuries, including headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and chest pain. The passenger underwent medical treatment and physical therapy.
One driver was traveling south and the other was traveling northbound. The northbound driver attempted to turn left and was struck by the southbound driver. The southbound driver claimed multiple injuries, including soft-tissue injuries to the spine and knee, bruising, a concussion, and headaches. The southbound driver was unable to work on two seasonal projects due to the injuries.
Kaufman County • 2016
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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