One driver sued another after a collision on November 26, 2018. The first driver stated they were hit from behind at an intersection. They claimed the other driver failed to control their speed and breached their duty of care. The injured driver sought damages for personal injuries and property damage. The other driver denied the allegations and raised several defenses. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver entered an intersection on a green light and was broadsided by another driver. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back, neck, and shoulder, including a disc tear and stenosis. She also claimed a seat belt damaged a breast implant. The case involved claims for underinsured motorist benefits after the initial driver settled with the at-fault driver's insurance.
One driver was traveling in an intersection when another vehicle struck her. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back, neck, and shoulder. She had previously settled with the at-fault driver for his policy limit. She then sought underinsured motorist benefits from her own insurer. A jury awarded her damages.
One driver filed a lawsuit against the United States of America after a motor vehicle accident. The driver claimed injuries from the collision. The court found the United States negligent and awarded the driver damages for property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.
A driver was stopped on a county road when her car was hit from behind by a minivan. The driver claimed injuries to her head, neck, and shoulder, including a concussion and a bulging disc. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and causation, noting the driver did not complain of a head injury at the hospital and had a history of migraines. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
One driver's car became disabled, and they stopped on the shoulder of an overpass. While standing in front of their car, they were struck by a box truck. The truck propelled the disabled car into the person. The injured person suffered a back injury that required surgery.
One driver was working on another person's car when the car suddenly started and moved forward, pinning the worker between the car and a wall. The injured person suffered a severe leg injury requiring surgery, resulting in permanent pain, scarring, and disability, as well as emotional distress. The jury found the driver 100% liable.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back, including disc herniations and fractures. The other driver acknowledged being distracted at the time of the accident. Medical experts testified regarding the extent of the injuries and the need for future treatment, while defense experts argued the injuries were degenerative and pre-existing.
A passenger in a pickup truck was injured when another pickup truck failed to yield at a stop sign and struck their vehicle. The injured person claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to a jury trial to determine damages.
One driver sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident involving another driver. The injured driver filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and seeking compensation for medical expenses. The defense denied allegations and asserted defenses including contributory negligence and pre-existing conditions. After several years and attorney changes, the case went to trial. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future medical expenses. The court entered a judgment including damages, costs, and interest. The defendant appealed, but the appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment.
One driver was traveling west and the other was traveling north at an intersection with stop signs. One driver claimed the other ran a stop sign, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed back and shoulder injuries. The jury found the second driver liable for the accident.
A driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while waiting to enter a freeway access road. The injured driver claimed back injuries and sought underinsured motorist benefits. The trial focused on causation and damages, with the jury awarding compensation for past and future medical costs, pain, and impairment.
Bexar County • 2019
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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