One driver was going north on a highway feeder road and entered an intersection on a green light. The other driver ran a red light on a cross street and struck the first driver's vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc injuries. He underwent chiropractic treatment, injections, and surgery. The defense argued that the back problems were pre-existing and degenerative.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver crashed into the back of his vehicle. The injured driver alleged the other driver was under the influence of medication and fell asleep at the wheel. He also claimed the vehicle owners entrusted their car to the driver knowing he was reckless. The injured driver sought damages for his injuries and medical expenses. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver stopped at a stop sign when the vehicle in front reversed and struck her car. The injured driver claimed head, neck, and back injuries, including cognitive issues and disc problems. The defense argued the impact was minor and some injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the defendant driver mostly at fault but assigned some responsibility to the injured driver.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded the injured person money for past and future medical care.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a parkway. The driver who was hit alleged the collision caused neck and back injuries requiring surgery. The other driver and their employer denied responsibility and causation. The court found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering.
A person was walking when they were struck by a patrol vehicle. The injured person suffered serious injuries and filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging the driver failed to operate the vehicle safely. The county raised several defenses. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the injured person.
A man was jogging when a pickup truck pulled out from a stop sign and struck him. The injured man claimed he suffered back and leg injuries. The defense argued the man was wearing dark clothing and earbuds, and that his injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the driver liable and awarded damages.
One driver contended that the other driver made a left turn into his path, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed the aggravation of a lumbar bulge that would cause permanent pain and limitations. The other driver argued that any difficulties were pre-existing. The jury found the defendant driver 100% negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The impact caused the first vehicle to hit the car in front of it. The driver and their child claimed injuries to their back and neck.
One driver was slowing for a stop light when the other driver, who was trying to retrieve a dropped cell phone, rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver sustained a neck injury, a bulging disc, and neck pain. They also incurred medical expenses, lost wages, and vehicle damage.
One driver was stopped in traffic on a highway when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back, including a herniated disc that required surgery. The defense argued that the accident did not cause the injuries and that they were related to pre-existing conditions. The jury found the driver who caused the collision liable and awarded damages.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for pain and suffering, impairment, medical care, and lost wages.
Dallas 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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