Two teenagers died in separate incidents. One died after being assaulted in a restaurant parking lot. The other died in a car crash while trying to take the first victim to the hospital. The families sued the restaurant, alleging negligent security. The case was settled after a jury verdict.
A driver lost control of a vehicle while speeding and under the influence of alcohol, causing it to roll over and catch fire. The passenger sustained fatal injuries. The passenger's estate sued the nightclub where the driver had been served alcohol, alleging negligence in serving alcohol to an intoxicated person. The defense argued the driver was not obviously intoxicated at the club and that the passenger was also negligent for not wearing a seatbelt.
One driver was intoxicated and speeding when he lost control of his car, causing it to flip and catch fire. The passenger, who had been drinking at a bar earlier, died from his injuries. The passenger's mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the bar, the building owner, and the driver.
A nightclub was sued after a customer they over-served caused a fatal crash. The customer had been drinking heavily at the club before driving at a high speed and crashing. The crash resulted in the death of a passenger. The jury found both the driver and the club liable for the crash.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing the front seats to collapse. The occupants of the rear-ended vehicle were thrown forward, injuring their children. Both children suffered traumatic brain injuries, and one fell into a coma. They required extensive rehabilitation and will face lifelong issues. The parents sued the car manufacturer, alleging the seat belt system was defectively designed. They also sued the driver who caused the initial collision.
A college student's SUV began smoking and decelerating on Interstate 10. A tanker truck, traveling at high speed and carrying hazardous material, rear-ended the SUV. The collision propelled the SUV into a retaining wall. The driver of the SUV suffered injuries and claimed the truck driver was negligent due to speeding and fatigue. The defense argued the injured driver was also negligent for not moving to the shoulder.
A woman sued after she was paralyzed in a rollover crash. The driver was intoxicated and lost control of the vehicle. The woman was ejected and sustained paralysis. The defense argued the woman was at fault and that her family could provide care. A jury found for the woman and awarded damages.
One driver was operating a truck when it left the road and rolled over. The driver was convicted of intoxication assault. The passenger sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis. The passenger sued the driver for negligence, the truck owner for negligent entrustment, and the vehicle manufacturer for products liability. The passenger's counsel argued the driver's intoxication and a potential defect in the seat belt caused the injuries. The defense argued comparative liability, suggesting the passenger was aware of the driver's intoxication and may have been a distraction. The truck owner settled before trial.
A motorcyclist was traveling on a highway when a U-Haul truck allegedly entered his lane, forcing him off the road. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and sustained a head injury. The driver of the U-Haul truck stated he did not see the motorcycle and had panicked after losing sight of other U-Haul trucks. The defense argued that the motorcyclist drifted off the road and that the U-Haul was not involved. The jury found the U-Haul company and its driver negligent.
Two workers were injured when a large glass window they were guiding fell from a crane and struck their scissor lift, causing it to crash to the ground. Both workers suffered severe spinal cord injuries, required surgery, and experienced mobility and cognitive difficulties. They claimed lost earnings and ongoing rehabilitation needs. The workers sued the crane company, alleging improper operation and failure to follow safety rules. The defense blamed the workers' employer. A jury awarded the injured workers over $16.5 million.
One driver was run over by another driver in a pickup truck in a bar parking lot. The injured person sustained multiple fractures and was dragged a significant distance. The case proceeded to trial against the driver of the pickup truck.
A 19-year-old employee of a car dealership was speeding and struck a 69-year-old victim. The victim suffered injuries including a broken arm, leg laceration, and allegedly a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the employee 80 percent at fault and the victim 20 percent at fault. The case resulted in a settlement.
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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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