One driver rear-ended another driver who was stopped in traffic. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The case went to trial against the insurer on an underinsured motorist claim. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical costs, pain, and impairment.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the other driver collided with the rear of their vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle were taken to the hospital with injuries. The case was settled before trial.
One driver collided with the rear of another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries, including neck and back issues, while the children experienced minor contusions and emotional distress. The jury found the driver who caused the collision negligent.
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including a disc bulge, and sought damages for pain, impairment, and medical expenses. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver was stopped in traffic on an interstate highway when another driver rear-ended her vehicle. The impact pushed the stopped vehicle into the one in front of it. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical bills, pain, and lost earnings. The defense questioned the severity of the impact and the extent of the injuries.
One driver was hit from behind by a cement truck while stopped at a toll station. The driver who was hit suffered injuries to their neck, back, ankle, and a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the driver who was hit was entitled to recover damages for pain, impairment, lost earnings, and medical expenses.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck, lower back, and ankle. The injured driver also experienced a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the defendant liable for the collision and awarded damages for pain, suffering, impairment, lost earnings, and medical expenses.
One driver was stopped at a yield sign and attempted to turn. The other driver rear-ended the first vehicle. The injured driver claimed herniated discs and soft-tissue injuries. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing.
One driver was turning left when their SUV collided with the side of a minivan carrying a passenger. The SUV driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The passenger claimed neck and shoulder injuries.
A driver left his vehicle in motion while pumping gas, and it rolled forward. The driver re-entered the vehicle and accidentally accelerated, hitting a person who was loading items into a parked car. The injured person sustained severe injuries, including the amputation of a leg and the need for a colostomy bag, and later died from sepsis.
One driver crashed into the back of another vehicle on a road in Harris County, Texas. The occupants of the struck vehicle suffered serious injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses and pain. The other driver claimed they did not cause the damages and that the injuries might be from pre-existing conditions. A jury found in favor of the injured occupants.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The injured driver sought medical treatment and filed a lawsuit. The jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages for pain, impairment, and medical expenses.
Harris County • 2022
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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Texas Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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