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Texas Settlement Data

2,421 Texas car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from Texas. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

2,421+
Cases Analyzed
$17,200
Median Outcome
$7K $55K
Typical Range
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Texas Settlements by Injury Type

How Texas case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (12%)

$30,000

Median from 278 cases

Verdicts (88%)

$16,362

Median from 2,132 cases

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Verdict-Defense
$86,695

One driver stopped at a red light when another driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was struck filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout, control their vehicle, and maintain a safe distance. The plaintiff also named a third party, claiming they negligently entrusted their vehicle to the driver who caused the collision. The court later entered a default judgment for the plaintiff after the defendant failed to file a proper answer.

Fort Bend County • 2024
Settlement
$85,000

One driver was driving in Houston when another driver ran a red light and struck a turning vehicle. The second driver's vehicle then collided head-on with the first driver's car. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, and wrists.

Harris County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$85,000

One driver was traveling east in a middle lane when another driver was traveling south. The first driver broadsided the second driver in an intersection. The police concluded the second driver disregarded a red light and was not paying attention. The second driver denied negligence, claiming her light was green and the first driver ran a red light. The injured driver claimed disc herniations, neck and lower back sprains, and burns from airbag deployment.

Bexar County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$84,717

One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck by a large truck making an improper turn at an intersection. The injured driver alleged the truck driver failed to control the vehicle and was inattentive. The truck driver argued the injured driver was also negligent. The jury found the truck driver mostly at fault for the collision.

Harris County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$84,541

A person was walking across a road when a pickup truck's mirror struck them, knocking them down. One of the truck's tires then ran over their foot. The injured person sustained multiple injuries. The case involved claims of negligence and arguments about fault, including the injured person's potential responsibility and a history of mental health issues.

Tarrant County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$84,480

One driver alleged she was stopped in traffic when the other driver made an unsafe lane change, causing a rear-end collision. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future physical pain and suffering, impairment, medical care, and mental anguish.

Dallas County • 2018
Verdict-Plaintiff
$83,631

One driver was traveling westbound and the other was eastbound. The eastbound driver attempted to turn left and collided with the westbound vehicle in the intersection. The investigating officer cited the turning driver for failing to yield the right of way. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and knee injuries.

Collin County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$82,795

One driver was traveling north when another driver abruptly shifted into his lane, causing a rear-end collision. The injured driver claimed injuries to his head, neck, back, and right knee. The other driver and their employer denied liability, alleging the injured driver was speeding and intoxicated. The injured driver stated he had stopped drinking hours before the crash and was only slightly exceeding the speed limit. He was diagnosed with a partial tear of his right anterior cruciate ligament.

Dallas County • 2016
Settlement
$82,000

One driver was making a left turn at an intersection when they hit a curb and lost control. Their vehicle then collided with another car, which was pushed into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses.

Tarrant County • 2015
Verdict-Plaintiff
$81,806

One driver's vehicle was damaged in a collision with another vehicle at an intersection. The insurance company for the damaged vehicle compensated its insured and then sued the other driver, alleging negligence caused the crash. The defendant claimed they were not responsible. The court ruled in favor of the insurance company, awarding the full amount of damages.

Harris County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$81,789

A pickup truck rear-ended a car on West Lake Houston Parkway. The occupants of the car claimed injuries from the collision. The driver of the pickup truck and their employer were sued, with allegations of negligence in the operation of the vehicle. The defense argued the plaintiffs were also negligent for stopping in a lane of traffic. The jury found negligence on the part of both the pickup driver and one of the car's occupants.

Harris County • 2019
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State Law

Texas Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

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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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.