One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while traveling on a highway. The collision caused the injured driver to briefly lose consciousness. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a concussion and disc injuries, while the other driver argued the injuries were only soft tissue damage. The jury found the driver who caused the collision to be negligent.
A parked car was struck by a pickup truck driven by an unlicensed driver. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended. The owner of the pickup truck was also sued for negligence in hiring and supervising the driver. The case involved claims of negligence and gross negligence against both the driver and the company.
One driver was traveling eastbound when the vehicle behind them failed to notice slowed traffic and rear-ended it, pushing it into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff experienced immediate pain in their left shoulder and arm, followed by neck and back pain. Diagnostic tests revealed injuries to the biceps tendon, rotator cuff, and spinal discs. The plaintiff underwent surgery for the shoulder and spine, with a future lumbar fusion recommended.
One driver was approaching an intersection when another driver ran a red light, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed injuries to his back and neck, including a herniated disc and nerve impingement. The case proceeded to trial on damages only after liability was conceded. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded the injured person compensation for past and future physical pain, past and future physical impairment, past medical care, and past loss of earning capacity.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle sustained various injuries, including neck, back, and shoulder issues. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped at an intersection preparing to turn left when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver claimed neck injuries. The other driver's insurer offered its policy limit. The injured driver sued their own insurer for underinsured motorist benefits, alleging the other driver was negligent. The defense questioned the extent of injuries and suggested they were pre-existing.
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended them. The passenger in the stopped vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The court granted a directed verdict for the passenger on liability. The passenger sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment. The jury awarded the passenger $204,235.
One driver stopped at a traffic light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The person in the stopped car claimed injuries to their neck and lower back, which were confirmed by an MRI. They underwent chiropractic care and were recommended injections, which they were hesitant to receive. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical bills, physical impairment, and pain and suffering.
A passenger in a stopped car was rear-ended by another vehicle. The passenger experienced pain and had disc injuries in their neck and lower back. Medical expenses were over $16,000. The case went to a jury, which awarded over $204,000.
One driver crossed the center line and hit another vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle claimed soft tissue injuries to her neck and lower back that caused permanent pain. The passenger in the first vehicle claimed PTSD and nightmares after the accident, along with a fear of driving. The jury awarded damages to both occupants of the first vehicle.
One driver stopped in traffic and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The passenger in the first vehicle had a pre-existing hip injury that was aggravated by the collision.
Reeves 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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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