One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit sustained serious injuries to their neck and back, including nerve damage that required surgery. The defense argued that a third party caused the accident or that the injured driver's own actions contributed to the collision. The jury found the striking driver fully responsible for the crash.
A pedestrian was crossing a street when a driver turning left struck her. The police report indicated the driver failed to yield the right of way and may have been inattentive. The pedestrian claimed multiple injuries, including a fractured shoulder, pain, and a traumatic brain injury. The defense argued the pedestrian was mostly at fault for not paying attention while crossing a poorly-lit intersection at night. The jury found both parties partially at fault and awarded damages.
One driver and a passenger were in a vehicle when another driver collided with them. The occupants of the first vehicle sustained injuries. The case went to trial.
One driver was turning left from the oncoming lane when they collided with another driver. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries. Medical evaluations showed a herniated disc in the neck with nerve impingement. The case was settled for the combined policy limits.
One driver failed to maintain a single lane and sideswiped the other vehicle. The injured driver alleged injuries to their head and spine, including disc and muscle damage in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as neurological issues. The other driver denied negligence and the extent of the injuries.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed serious injuries to their neck and back, including paralysis in one arm, requiring surgery. The other driver argued that a third vehicle caused the accident or that the injured driver's own actions contributed. The jury found the second driver fully at fault.
One driver was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and crossed the center line, striking another vehicle head-on. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained injuries. The case was settled for the defendant's policy limits.
One driver was traveling on a road when another driver exited a private driveway and turned into their path, causing a collision. The driver who exited the driveway was accused of failing to yield the right-of-way. The passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to their spine.
One driver stopped for a fallen tree branch and was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit from behind claimed to have suffered neck and back injuries. The jury found the driver who caused the collision to be 100% at fault.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when their car was struck on the right side by another car executing a left turn. The injured driver claimed back injuries, including sprains and strains, and aggravation of pre-existing neck and shoulder pain. Medical treatment included pain medication, injections, and physical therapy. The defense questioned the extent of injuries and the necessity of certain treatments.
A passenger was injured when the vehicle she was in was struck from behind. The driver admitted to the collision but disputed the severity of the passenger's injuries. The passenger claimed the accident caused disc displacement and pain in her neck and back. The jury awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Harris County • 2019
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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