One driver was traveling behind another when they failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle in front. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back of the person in the front vehicle. The jury found the driver who caused the collision responsible for the harm and awarded damages for past medical expenses and physical impairment.
One driver was traveling behind another when they failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle in front. The driver in the front vehicle sustained injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the rear driver's negligence caused the harm and awarded damages for past medical expenses and physical impairment.
One driver was stopped at a yield sign when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed various injuries, including back and neck strains, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. The second driver claimed the first vehicle backed into them. The jury found the second driver liable for the accident.
One driver was waiting to turn when the other driver rear-ended them. The driver in front claimed back and neck injuries, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. The passenger claimed back, leg, shoulder, and knee injuries, and worsening of pre-existing conditions. The driver who caused the collision claimed the other vehicle backed into them, but this was disputed.
One driver was involved in a collision while driving eastbound on Bissonnet Street. Another driver turning left failed to yield the right of way, causing the crash. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene. The injured driver sustained serious bodily injuries. The injured driver filed a lawsuit against her insurer, claiming benefits under the uninsured/underinsured motorist provisions of her policy.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The other driver sustained neck and back injuries. The jury awarded damages for past medical care.
One driver claimed an unidentified driver cut him off, causing him to rear-end that vehicle. The unidentified driver then fled the scene. The injured driver sought uninsured motorist benefits from his insurer. The defense questioned the injured driver's credibility and argued he failed to prove the other driver's negligence. The defense also suggested the damage to the injured driver's vehicle was inconsistent with hitting another car.
One driver claimed the other driver negligently operated a vehicle by failing to yield and running a red light, causing a rear-end collision. The injured driver allegedly sustained personal injuries. The parties reached a settlement for $7,100.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when the driver behind them hit their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The driver who caused the crash admitted fault. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The injured person sustained neck and back injuries. The jury awarded damages for past pain and medical care.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The driver who was hit suffered injuries to their neck, shoulder, and back. The jury found the driver who caused the crash was negligent and awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Dallas County • 2020
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.
FAQ
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.