One driver was traveling on a highway when they slowed for traffic. The other driver, who was behind them, failed to control their speed and rear-ended the first vehicle. The collision caused the first vehicle's gas tank to rupture and catch fire. The driver who was hit sustained a disc injury in their lower back.
One driver was traveling west and the other was traveling south. The southbound driver stopped at a stop sign and attempted to turn left. The westbound driver, who did not have a stop sign, struck the side of the southbound vehicle. The investigating officer determined the southbound driver was at fault for failing to yield the right of way. The injured driver sustained a hip fracture.
One worker was inspecting a train when it unexpectedly moved. The worker tried to stop it, but a device malfunctioned, causing the train to hit a wall. The worker sustained injuries to their back, spine, arm, and shoulder, requiring surgeries and making them unable to return to their job. The worker sued the railroad company, alleging violations of safety laws and failure to provide a safe workplace. The railroad company admitted negligence caused the train incident but denied responsibility for the worker's injuries, claiming the worker's own negligence and pre-existing conditions contributed.
One driver was traveling on Interstate 10 when his pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. That second pickup truck had been propelled forward after being struck by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the first pickup truck claimed injuries to his back and neck. The case involved multiple defendants and allegations of negligence in vehicle operation and employer liability.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle stopped at a stoplight. The injured driver claimed neck injuries. The defense argued that a subsequent accident caused the injuries. The case involved disputes over the extent and cause of the injuries, with the defense pointing to a later collision as the primary cause. The injured driver sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. This collision aggravated injuries from a previous rear-end collision, leading to the need for cervical surgery. The jury found the first driver 90% liable and the second driver 10% liable.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. Months later, the same driver was involved in a second rear-end collision. The second collision aggravated injuries sustained in the first, leading to the need for cervical surgery. Both defendants denied negligence and blamed each other for the plaintiff's injuries.
Two people in a stopped vehicle were injured when their car was hit from behind. The collision was caused by a tractor-trailer that rear-ended a pickup truck, which then hit a van, pushing the van into the plaintiffs' car. The driver of the tractor-trailer was found to be negligent.
Two people in a stopped vehicle were injured when their car was hit from behind by a tractor trailer, pushing it into another vehicle, which then hit their car. The driver of the tractor trailer was found to be negligent for not paying attention, following too closely, and driving too fast. The injured individuals claimed serious and permanent injuries to their spines and other parts of their bodies.
One driver was slowing to make a left turn when a tractor-trailer attempted to pass on the left. The tractor-trailer struck the rear corner of the turning vehicle, causing damage. The investigating officer cited the tractor-trailer driver for unsafe passing. The occupants of the car claimed multiple injuries, including neck and back sprains, disc issues, and concussions. The defense argued the turning driver made a sudden turn without signaling.
One driver was slowing down and attempting to turn onto a public road when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed back injuries, including herniated discs and radiating pain. She underwent surgery and sought damages for past and future pain and suffering. The defense argued she made a full recovery.
One driver was traveling on a street and collided with another driver at an intersection. The first driver claimed injuries to their shoulder and lower back. The second driver alleged the first driver ran a flashing red light. The second driver also claimed the first driver was comparatively negligent due to dark and wet road conditions. The injured driver received medical treatment including injections for their back pain.
Victoria County • 2017
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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