One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back, requiring medical treatment. The second driver denied fault and injury. The jury found the second driver negligent.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages. The jury awarded compensation for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical care.
One driver was traveling on a freeway when another driver collided into the rear of their vehicle at a high speed. The driver who was hit sustained serious injuries. The injured driver filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver was negligent for failing to pay attention and control their speed. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured driver.
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries for one person. Damages were awarded for past physical pain, mental anguish, and medical care.
One driver was stopped in traffic on a freeway when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including disc herniations in their neck and back, and sinus issues. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and impairment. The defense questioned the cause and severity of the injuries, suggesting other life circumstances contributed to the pain. The jury awarded the injured driver damages.
One driver's vehicle collided with another driver's vehicle. The owner of the first vehicle sued the second driver, alleging the collision was caused by the second driver's failure to pay attention. The owner also sued the second driver's vehicle owner, claiming negligent entrustment. The second driver denied responsibility and raised several defenses. The case proceeded to a bench trial, and the court ruled in favor of the first vehicle's owner, awarding damages.
One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit claimed neck and back injuries, including disc herniations. The passenger in the hit vehicle also claimed disc herniations and nerve impingement. The driver who caused the collision eventually admitted fault but argued the injuries were exaggerated. The jury awarded past medical expenses for both individuals.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver rear-ended them. The first driver claimed this caused serious injuries to their neck and lower back. The second driver denied fault and suggested the first driver's actions contributed to the crash. The jury found in favor of the first driver.
One driver was traveling south and the other driver was traveling north. The northbound driver turned left in front of the southbound driver, causing a collision. The southbound driver claimed injuries to her knee, neck, and shoulder.
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver, attempting to turn left, crashed into their vehicle. The northbound driver sued, alleging the other driver failed to yield the right of way and was distracted. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded the northbound driver damages.
A four-vehicle collision occurred. The jury found one driver 51% at fault and the other driver 49% at fault. The injured parties received compensation for past medical care.
One driver was slowing to make a left turn when another driver collided with their vehicle from behind. The drivers alleged each other was negligent. The jury found both drivers negligent, attributing 60% of the fault to one driver and 40% to the other. Damages were awarded to the occupants of the first vehicle.
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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