One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries. The injured person was awarded damages for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical expenses.
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One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries. The injured person was awarded damages for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical expenses.
One driver stopped at a yield sign and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including sprains and strains. The medical bills were $9,567, and the jury awarded $13,567 for past medical costs and past physical impairment, but not for pain and suffering.
A car rear-ended another vehicle on a highway in Harris County, Texas. The driver who was hit had their vehicle significantly damaged. The insurer of the damaged vehicle paid for the loss and then sued the driver who caused the accident. The defendant driver claimed medical issues prevented them from driving. The court ruled in favor of the insurer, awarding them the amount paid for the vehicle damage.
A car rear-ended another car on a highway in Harris County, Texas. The driver who caused the collision failed to control their speed. The owner of the damaged vehicle was compensated by their insurance company. The insurance company then sued the at-fault driver for the amount paid. The court ruled in favor of the insurance company, awarding them damages.
Two drivers were involved in a car accident in Houston, Texas. One driver failed to yield at a red light and collided with another vehicle, which then struck the plaintiffs' vehicle. The plaintiffs sought damages for injuries to their necks, backs, legs, and wrists, as well as property damage and medical expenses. The court found in favor of the plaintiffs after the defendants failed to appear at trial.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The jury found the defendant at fault. The injured person sustained neck and back injuries.
A multi-vehicle collision occurred where one driver rear-ended another. The injured driver sustained a herniated lumbar disc. Medical expenses totaled $48,000.
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The jury determined damages for past physical pain, mental anguish, and medical care. The case resulted in a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the car behind her rear-ended her. The driver who was hit went to the emergency room and reported a concussion, headaches, and neck and back pain. She claimed the injuries caused her to lose her job and earn less money. The jury awarded her $13,500.
One driver was preparing to exit a highway when the other driver collided with the rear of their vehicle. The injured driver claimed back and shoulder injuries, including a disc protrusion and strains. The defense argued the injured driver stopped suddenly and disputed the extent and cause of the injuries, citing a later accident.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and vehicle repair. The jury found the driver who initiated the collision 100% liable.
One driver was traveling west on a road when another driver traveling south on an interstate collided with the passenger side of the first driver's vehicle. The first driver sued the second driver for negligence, alleging the second driver ran a red light. The second driver admitted to running the red light but claimed brake failure. The case proceeded to determine injuries and damages.
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Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar)
2 years from the date of the accident
$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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