One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed the second driver was negligent for failing to control speed, maintain a lookout, brake, or avoid the collision. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries. The first driver treated with a chiropractor for head, thorax, shoulder, back, and knee injuries.
One driver was turning left at an intersection when the other driver, who was going straight, struck the turning vehicle. The driver who was turning claimed multiple injuries, including back and wrist injuries. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the turning driver should have yielded. The jury found the turning driver was not negligent and awarded damages.
A driver was rear-ended by a truck, forcing his vehicle off the road into a rock wall. The impact caused significant damage to the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff claimed to suffer from PTSD as a result of the accident. The defense argued the plaintiff's own actions caused the damages. The jury found the defendant driver mostly at fault.
One driver stopped for traffic ahead, and the other driver rear-ended them. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the car in front. The second driver was cited for failing to control their speed. The first driver claimed multiple injuries, including back and neck sprains, and sought damages for past and future medical bills, lost earnings, pain, and suffering.
Two people in a stopped vehicle were hit from behind by another driver. They claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The other driver denied fault and argued the injuries were not related to the crash. The jury found the driver at fault and awarded damages.
One driver and another driver were involved in a motor vehicle accident. The jury found the defendant responsible for the crash and awarded damages to the plaintiff for past physical pain and mental anguish, as well as past medical care.
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a motor vehicle accident. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defendant denied the allegations and raised several defenses, including pre-existing conditions and failure to mitigate damages. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person claimed damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defendant argued that the injuries were due to prior conditions and that the plaintiff did not mitigate damages. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
A 4-year-old was injured in a car accident in Houston, Texas. The child's representative filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The case was settled for $13,216.00, which included funds from the defendant and MedPay. The settlement was approved by the court, with a portion to be held for the child until they reach adulthood.
One driver was traveling in the right lane when the other driver, in the left lane, attempted a right turn and struck the first vehicle. The collision occurred on the front left side of the first vehicle. The first driver sustained injuries to her neck and elbow, while a passenger in her vehicle suffered back and neck strains.
Harris County • 2022
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.
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