One driver was injured in a car crash in Houston, Texas. The driver was a passenger in a vehicle that ran a red light and collided with another car. The initial crash caused the vehicle to hit three other cars. The injured person sustained soft tissue injuries to their back and shoulder.
One driver was traveling southbound on a parkway in Houston, Texas, when the other driver, who was operating a company car, struck the rear of the first driver's vehicle. The first driver suffered injuries to their neck, back, head, and shoulders. The driver of the company car was allegedly intoxicated and had taken the vehicle without permission.
One driver collided with the rear of another vehicle. The second driver alleged the first driver was speeding and not paying attention. The second driver claimed injuries to their neck and back. The first driver did not respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment.
One driver sued another after being rear-ended and suffering permanent hearing damage. The injured person was a home-health nurse returning to her office when the collision occurred. She experienced permanent tinnitus and required hearing aids. The case involved settlement negotiations and a jury trial where the defendant was found liable.
One driver stopped her car on the road, and the driver behind her hit her. The driver who stopped claimed she hit her head and experienced neck pain, dizziness, headaches, and ringing in her ears. The driver who hit her argued that the stop was too sudden and that the injured driver should have moved to another lane. The injured driver stated there were cars in the other lane. The jury found the driver who hit the other car negligent.
One driver was traveling south on a highway when another driver made a left turn from a stop sign and collided with them. The injured driver sought damages for aggravation of pre-existing degenerative conditions in their neck and lower back, including claims for medical expenses, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the accident did not worsen the pre-existing conditions or necessitate surgery.
One driver was stopped at a yield sign when the vehicle behind them rear-ended them. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back, neck, and wrist. The other driver settled out of the case before trial. The case proceeded to trial on the underinsured motorist claim. The jury found the initial driver's negligence caused the accident and awarded damages.
One driver was slowing for traffic due to construction when the driver behind them rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The case involved the at-fault driver's insurance and the injured driver's underinsured motorist coverage.
One driver was traveling west on a service road and proceeded through an intersection. The other driver was traveling north on a different road and struck the first vehicle on its left side. The passenger in the first vehicle claimed injuries to her back and neck.
One driver stopped at a red light and then proceeded into the intersection, hitting the other driver's vehicle. The injured driver experienced radiating neck pain and had two cervical herniations confirmed by MRI. The driver underwent injections for pain relief and was advised that surgery was indicated, but was hesitant to proceed. The injured driver returned to work as a supervisor of traffic signals but delegated physical tasks due to pain.
A driver was stopped at a red light when another driver proceeded through the intersection and struck his truck. The collision caused the truck to go into a ditch and roll over. The injured driver claimed neck and shoulder injuries. The case involved allegations of negligence and gross negligence due to alcohol and cell phone use.
One driver was traveling east on a boulevard in rainy conditions when he collided with the rear of a construction vehicle. The driver claimed the construction vehicle had no lights or warning signs, making it difficult to see. The defense argued the driver was speeding and potentially intoxicated. The driver sustained fractures and later developed an infection requiring multiple surgeries.
Harris County • 2015
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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