Two people in a car were stopped in traffic when their vehicle was rear-ended by another car, which had been rear-ended by a third vehicle. The occupants of the first car claimed neck and back injuries. The driver of the third vehicle was sued for negligent operation of her vehicle. The driver admitted fault before the trial.
One driver was traveling westbound when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed she suffered neck and back injuries requiring injections. The defendants denied negligence and argued the injured driver was partially at fault. The jury found the defendant driver caused the collision and awarded damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages.
One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant driver at fault for the collision.
One driver was traveling northbound when their vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries. The jury awarded damages to the occupants.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing injuries to the occupants. The occupants claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The defense argued the injuries were not serious or permanent. The jury awarded damages to the occupants.
One driver was traveling west on a frontage road and entered an intersection. The other driver broadsided the first vehicle on its right side. Both drivers claimed neck, back, and knee injuries. The first driver alleged the other ran a red light, while the defense claimed their light was green.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and struck the first vehicle from behind. The injured driver sought treatment for spine injuries. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the injuries were due to pre-existing conditions. The parties settled the case out of court.
One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver alleged serious neck and back injuries. The case involved a dispute over underinsured motorist benefits after the injured driver settled with the at-fault driver. A jury awarded damages for pain, suffering, and medical expenses.
One driver picked up a passenger who then exited the vehicle. The passenger's head hit the pavement, causing a skull fracture. The passenger claimed a traumatic brain injury, including cognitive impairment, headaches, and memory loss, as well as neck and back sprains. The defense argued the passenger was intoxicated and the incident was his fault. The jury found negligence on the part of the driver and comparative responsibility on the part of the passenger.
One driver was found to be 55% negligent in a motor vehicle accident, while the other driver was found 45% negligent. The accident resulted in injuries to the neck and back.
A passenger in a car was broadsided at an intersection when the other driver ran a red light. The injured person claimed a shoulder injury and sought damages for medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain. The defense argued the injury was a sprain and not necessarily related to the accident. The case went to a jury for a determination of damages.
Denton County • 2016
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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