One driver exited a driveway and turned left, striking another vehicle. The initial collision caused the struck vehicle to then hit two other vehicles. The occupants of the first struck vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks.
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One driver exited a driveway and turned left, striking another vehicle. The initial collision caused the struck vehicle to then hit two other vehicles. The occupants of the first struck vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks.
One driver was attempting to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone on a hill when they collided head-on. The injured driver sustained multiple fractures and spinal injuries. The case involved claims of negligence, negligent entrustment, and underinsured motorist benefits.
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk at night. The pedestrian's estate sued the driver and his employer, alleging negligence. The defense argued the pedestrian was also at fault. The jury found the driver negligent but also found the pedestrian partially responsible. The estate was awarded damages for the pedestrian's pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling south on a highway when another driver attempted to turn left from a gas station. The first driver struck the trailer of the second driver's vehicle. The collision occurred because the second driver failed to yield the right of way. The injured driver claimed injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder.
One driver struck a disabled vehicle in the roadway on Interstate 10 in Houston. The disabled vehicle had been involved in a prior collision. The driver claimed back and knee injuries. The case involved claims of negligence regarding the placement of the disabled vehicle.
One driver was consuming alcohol at a bar before being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. The bar was accused of serving the driver alcohol past the point of intoxication and allowing them to leave. The driver lost control of their motorcycle and struck another vehicle, sustaining fatal injuries. The driver's blood alcohol level was significantly over the legal limit.
A driver was killed when their vehicle collided with the side of a tractor-trailer. The estate claimed the truck driver made an improper left turn, causing the crash. The defense argued the decedent was speeding. The parties reached a settlement.
A bus passenger was injured when a petroleum truck struck the rear of the bus. The passenger claimed injuries to her back, neck, and shoulder. The lawsuit alleged the truck driver was negligent and the employer was negligent in hiring and training. The defense conceded the driver was liable but disputed negligent hiring and training claims. The jury found the employer negligent in hiring and determined both the employer and driver were equally liable for the accident.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back, including disc herniations and spinal stenosis. Surgery was recommended for the neck and back. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was found to be mostly at fault for a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in injuries and lost earning capacity for the other driver. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain, impairment, and medical care.
One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended her. The injured driver had previously been in another accident that caused similar injuries. The second accident aggravated her pre-existing conditions. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was responding to an emergency with lights and sirens activated when they entered an intersection and broadsided another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their hand, elbow, and arm, including nerve damage and weakness. The defense disputed the cause and extent of the injuries, pointing to a prior surgery.
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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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