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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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Showing 2536 of 89+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$7,059,783

A truck driver was driving on a recently improved road when he encountered oncoming traffic. To avoid a collision, he swerved, causing his truck to overturn. The driver claimed injuries to his back and head, alleging the road construction created a dangerous condition. The case involved multiple defendants, with some settling before trial and others proceeding to a jury.

Wise County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$6,500,000

A driver was killed when his pickup truck struck the protruding ends of light poles from an 18-wheeler's trailer. The truck driver had made a right turn, causing the poles to swing into the pickup truck's lane. The collision resulted in the driver's death. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages after liability was stipulated.

Tarrant County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$6,095,000

A tractor-trailer rear-ended several vehicles, including a pickup truck, on a highway. The driver of the tractor-trailer was allegedly speeding and not paying attention. The owner of the tractor-trailer was also named for failing to supervise its driver. Some drivers involved suffered injuries, including a severe head injury.

Ellis County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$6,000,000

Motorists carpooling to work were injured when an 18-wheeler struck seven cars on a Texas highway, pushing their pickup into another truck. The plaintiffs required multiple surgeries and hospital stays. The jury found the truck driver's employer liable for negligence and awarded damages for injuries, pain, and suffering.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$4,898,049

A driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident on a freeway. The collision occurred when one driver made an unsafe lane change, and another driver, operating a tractor-trailer, failed to control their speed and rear-ended the first driver's vehicle. This pushed the first driver's vehicle into the rear of the vehicle that changed lanes. The driver sustained serious injuries requiring medical treatment.

Harris County • 2023
Settlement
$4,800,000

One driver was slowing to turn left when a tractor-trailer attempted to pass and struck the left front of her vehicle. The collision caused the injured driver's vehicle to go off the road. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and a fractured shoulder.

Wilson County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$4,054,500

A truck driver was injured when a water tank fell on his leg. The tank was part of a road reclamation system. The driver sued the system's manufacturer, alleging defects in its design and warnings. The manufacturer argued the tank was safe when delivered and was damaged by improper use. The jury found the manufacturer liable for design and marketing defects.

Falls County • 2020
Verdict-Plaintiff
$4,000,000

A jury found a trucking company and its driver mostly at fault in a wrongful death case. The accident occurred when a truck driver stopped in a traffic lane after an object damaged her truck's brake line. The deceased driver collided with the stopped truck. The jury determined the trucking company and driver were negligent, as was the deceased driver to a lesser extent.

Dallas County • 2024
Settlement
$3,797,105

One driver stopped a tractor-trailer on the highway just over a hill. The other driver crested the hill and struck the trailer. The collision resulted in injuries to the driver and her two sons, and tragically, the death of the younger son. The driver and the father of the deceased child sued the tractor-trailer driver and his employers, alleging negligence for stopping on the highway. The defense claimed the driver stopped due to a trailer light issue and was returning to the truck when the crash occurred.

Fayette County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$3,005,590

One driver was traveling westbound and ran a red light, colliding with another driver's vehicle. The collision caused severe injuries to one driver and injuries to their family members. The case involved multiple defendants, including the driver, their employer, and a logistics company. The plaintiffs alleged negligence in various aspects of the driver's operation and the companies' oversight. The defendants raised defenses including contributory negligence and preemption.

Harris County • 2025
Verdict-Plaintiff
$2,955,000

A rancher was on his ATV near his property entrance when an 18-wheeler reversed and collided with the ATV, pushing it about 15 feet. The rancher claimed neck injuries. The defense argued the truck did not strike the ATV and that the rancher was distracted. Medical experts disagreed on the cause and severity of the claimed injuries.

Harris County • 2016
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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.