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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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Texas Case Results

Browse all Texas car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

Showing 133144 of 1,786+ cases

Settlement
$1,000,000

One driver was stopped at a yield sign when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck injuries and underwent surgery for cervical disc herniations. She sought damages for pain and medical expenses. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing. The case settled for the policy limit.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$1,000,000

One driver was preparing to turn when another driver attempted to pass. The passing driver struck the front of the first vehicle. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a skull fracture and a torn rotator cuff. The case focused on damages, as the injured driver could no longer perform his previous job.

Harris County • 2017
Settlement
$1,000,000

One driver fell asleep at the wheel and struck a stopped school bus. The collision resulted in multiple fatalities and one passenger sustained a traumatic brain injury. The case involved claims of negligence against the employer and other entities.

Dallas County • 2017
Settlement
$1,000,000

A disabled truck was hit by another truck on a highway in Fort Worth, Texas. The collision threw one driver into the air and caused severe injuries. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent and sought over $1,000,000 for medical expenses and pain.

Tarrant County • 2024
Settlement
$1,000,000

One driver was traveling southbound when another driver in a tractor-trailer changed lanes and collided with their vehicle. The first vehicle left the road and flipped over. The injured person sustained broken ribs and a lacerated spleen. Medical bills totaled about $52,000.

Harrison County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$993,000

A charter bus carrying passengers veered off a highway and struck a barrier before rolling over. The passengers claimed multiple injuries from the crash. The driver was found negligent in operating the vehicle. One passenger sustained a fractured cervical disc requiring surgery and claimed pain, limitations, and emotional distress. The other passenger suffered bruising and lacerations and also claimed emotional distress.

Tarrant County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$980,000

One driver lost control of his pickup truck and camper trailer on a dark, rainy highway, causing it to stop in the road. Another truck driver, who did not see the disabled vehicle until it was too late, collided with the pickup. The driver of the pickup sustained injuries to his foot, neck, and back.

El Paso County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$975,000

One driver was operating a tractor-trailer and struck a sedan carrying a passenger. The passenger claimed injuries to their neck and arm. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the passenger.

Montgomery County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$950,000

A worker was standing near his co-worker's truck when another truck struck him. The injured worker claimed injuries to his lower back, pelvis, and knee. He sued the driver and the driver's employer, alleging negligence in the operation of the vehicle and gross negligence in training and equipment. The defense argued the injured worker was also at fault. The jury found the driver and employer negligent but also found the injured worker partially at fault.

Nueces County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$950,000

One driver was turning left in one of two adjacent left turn lanes. The other driver was in the other left turn lane and reportedly went straight, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed torn cartilage in the hip, which was treated conservatively. The jury awarded $950,000.

Dallas County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$950,000

One driver was making a left turn while the other driver continued straight in a lane that did not permit it. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed hip injuries, including a torn labrum, and sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.

Dallas County • 2017
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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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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.