One driver was traveling on an exit ramp and another driver was approaching an intersection. The first driver entered the intersection with a green light and began to turn. The second driver then collided with the rear of the first driver's vehicle. Both drivers sustained injuries.
One driver was exiting a freeway when the other driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with the rear of the first driver's vehicle. Both drivers sustained injuries. The court found the defendant negligent and awarded damages to both drivers.
One driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle. The driver who was hit filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver was negligent. The other driver claimed the injured driver was also at fault and that the accident was unavoidable. A jury found in favor of the driver who was hit.
One driver was traveling eastbound on a highway when his vehicle collided with the side of another eastbound vehicle. Both drivers claimed they were in their lane, and police could not determine fault. The injured individuals claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The lawsuit alleged one driver was negligent in changing lanes unsafely.
One driver attempted a left turn and was struck by another vehicle. The passenger in the second vehicle claimed injuries to her neck, back, knee, and head. The case proceeded on causation and damages after a settlement with the other driver's insurance. The passenger sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.
One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, including a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. The defense argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver's complaints were exaggerated due to prior issues. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.
One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, requiring physical therapy and surgery. The other driver argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver was exaggerating her pain, noting prior neck and back complaints. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.
One driver stopped behind a truck at a traffic light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact propelled the vehicle forward into the truck. The injured person claimed a back injury that would cause permanent pain and limitations. The other driver argued the accident was unavoidable or that injuries had resolved.
One driver stopped behind a truck at a traffic light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact pushed the stopped vehicle into the truck. The injured person claimed a herniated disc requiring injections and resulting in permanent pain and limitations. The jury found the defendant driver fully responsible.
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed the other driver was inattentive and failed to stop in time. The driver who was hit suffered neck and back injuries. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the second driver at fault and awarded damages.
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck and back. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the second driver at fault.
One driver entered an intersection against a red light and struck another vehicle. The impact caused the plaintiffs' vehicle to hit a third vehicle. The plaintiffs reported neck and back pain and sought chiropractic and rehabilitative care for spinal injuries.
Galveston County • 2020
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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