One driver ran a red light and hit another vehicle. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained injuries to their back, head, and neck. They sued the driver and the city, alleging negligence. The city claimed governmental immunity and other defenses. The case went to a jury, which found in favor of the injured parties.
One driver was stopped in traffic on a slick road when the driver behind them skidded and rear-ended the vehicle in front. This caused a chain reaction, with the middle vehicle then hitting the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle claimed injuries from the collision.
One driver was operating an airport shuttle when it was struck by a tug vehicle driven by another individual. The collision occurred inside an airport. The person in the shuttle sustained injuries requiring surgery. The jury determined that the shuttle driver was mostly at fault for the crash.
One driver stopped at an intersection and was struck by another vehicle that had collided with a third vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck injuries, including herniated discs, and sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the injuries were degenerative and unrelated to the accident.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the vehicle behind him hit his trailer, pushing his truck into the vehicle in front. The vehicle behind that one then rear-ended the middle vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to trial solely on causation and damages after liability was conceded.
A driver was traveling northbound in San Antonio when another driver rear-ended them. The investigating officer determined the second driver's inattention contributed to the crash. The injured driver claimed back injuries, including bulging discs and stenosis, and underwent chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and eventually surgery. The defense argued the condition was degenerative rather than traumatic.
One driver was traveling east on Walnut Hill in Dallas County and the other driver was traveling north on William DeHaes Drive. The vehicles collided in the intersection. The driver traveling east claimed back and neck injuries. The driver traveling east sued the other driver for negligent operation of her vehicle, claiming she failed to stop at her stop light and hit the front driver side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant conceded negligence.
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver exited a private drive and struck the side of the first driver's vehicle. This collision caused the first driver's vehicle to then hit a third vehicle on the other side. The first driver suffered injuries to her neck and back.
One driver was stopped on the road with hazard lights on when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for pain, anguish, and impairment. The defense argued the injured driver's headlights were off and that the injuries were not as severe as claimed.
Harris County • 2017
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
Answers based on real Texas case data and state law.
Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Always consult with a qualified Texas attorney for guidance specific to your situation.