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.
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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.
A pickup truck carrying a passenger was stopped in traffic when an SUV rear-ended it, causing it to hit another SUV. The passenger suffered neck and leg injuries, as well as hip and arm pain. She now uses a cane and has reduced independence. The driver of the SUV admitted to using a cell phone at the time of the crash.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The first driver claimed serious neck injuries. The second driver admitted fault but argued the injuries were not related to the crash. A jury found the second driver's actions caused harm and awarded damages.
One driver crashed into another driver's parked truck at a rest stop. The driver of the parked truck was thrown from his sleeper berth and sustained severe injuries to his neck, back, and head. The driver who caused the crash was operating a commercial truck and was working at the time. The injured driver filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the injured driver.
One driver was in the right lane when the other driver exited a driveway on the right and the vehicles collided. The first driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The second driver admitted to being 75 percent at fault for the accident. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
One driver failed to keep a proper lookout and rear-ended the vehicle in front. This collision resulted in injuries to the person in the lead vehicle.
A multi-vehicle collision occurred when an ambulance rear-ended one car, which then rear-ended another. The driver of the last car reported injuries including disc herniations and sprains. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries were pre-existing or from other activities. The jury found fault with both the ambulance driver and the middle driver.
A 16-year-old driver with a learner's permit was rear-ended by an ambulance, which had been rear-ended by another vehicle. The collision caused a chain reaction. The driver reported injuries to her back and neck, requiring months of chiropractic treatment. She stated the injuries impacted her ability to dance. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries were pre-existing or from other activities. The jury found fault with both the ambulance driver and the driver of the first vehicle. The injured driver was awarded damages for pain and impairment.
One driver stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by a commercial truck. The truck then pushed the stopped vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The occupants of the two stopped vehicles claimed neck and back injuries, including herniated discs. They underwent physical therapy and received injections. The jury found the truck driver negligent.
One driver stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver experienced neck and back pain, headaches, and anxiety. Medical treatment included injections. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, past medical expenses, and past lost wages.
One driver was traveling on a highway in San Antonio when another driver attempted to turn out of a private driveway. The first driver broadsided the second vehicle. The injured driver claimed disc bulges and herniations in his neck and lower back, along with nerve impingement. He underwent various treatments including physical therapy, injections, and surgery. The case was settled before trial.
One driver was stopped in heavy traffic when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed injuries to their lower back. The injured driver was diagnosed with disc herniations and radiculopathy, requiring physical therapy and pain management. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing.
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Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar)
2 years from the date of the accident
$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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