One driver was stopped on the road when another driver rear-ended them. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed multiple injuries, including herniated discs in their necks and back pain. The defense questioned the cause and timing of the injuries, suggesting potential collusion between the plaintiffs and their attorney. The case proceeded to a jury trial focused on damages.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. This pushed the first car into the vehicle in front of it. The drivers claimed injuries from the impacts. The jury found the second driver negligent.
One driver failed to stop and rear-ended a vehicle, pushing it into another car. The occupants of the first vehicle alleged injuries to their spinal discs. The defendant denied negligence and the extent of the injuries. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver alleged the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and avoid the collision. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the injured driver had pre-existing conditions. The court found the defendant negligent.
One driver claimed the other driver was intoxicated after a rear-end collision. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, past and future physical impairment, and past and future medical care. Exemplary damages were also awarded.
One driver was making a right turn onto a feeder road when another car making a U-turn swerved into his lane and hit his car. The other car fled the scene. The injured driver claimed lower back injuries, including a herniated disc and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. He treated with a chiropractor and received injections. The defense argued his pain was due to pre-existing conditions and his weight.
One driver alleged that the other driver made a negligent U-turn and struck their vehicle, causing injuries to their spine and extremities. The other driver argued that the first driver's actions caused the collision and denied serious injuries. The jury found the defendant negligent but also found the plaintiff partially at fault. The final judgment was reduced based on the jury's apportionment of liability.
A vehicle was damaged in a collision in South Houston, Texas. The owner's insurer paid for property damage and medical expenses for passengers. The insurer sued the other driver, alleging they failed to control their speed and lacked a license and insurance. The court ruled in favor of the insurer after a bench trial, ordering the other driver to pay damages.
One driver was stopped in traffic when another vehicle rear-ended her, pushing her car into the vehicle in front. The driver who was rear-ended complained of neck pain and later sought treatment for neck and back pain. She also underwent chiropractic care and received injections for her pain. Medical imaging showed disc bulges and protrusions in her spine.
One driver was traveling eastbound and the other was traveling northbound. The northbound driver attempted to turn right and pulled out in front of the eastbound vehicle, causing a collision. The passenger in the eastbound vehicle sustained a disc protrusion and bulge.
One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended them. A third driver then rear-ended the second driver, pushing them into the first driver. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back, including disc bulges and protrusions. They sought damages for past and future medical bills, pain and suffering, and physical impairment. The defense argued that the injuries were self-limiting and that some treatments were not reasonable or necessary.
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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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