One driver was stopped in traffic when another vehicle failed to yield and collided with a vehicle behind it, causing a chain reaction that pushed that vehicle into the rear of the first driver's car. The first driver sought damages for pain in their neck, back, shoulder, and lower extremities, attributing negligence to the other drivers. The defendants denied negligence and blamed each other.
One driver was stopped when another driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found one driver mostly at fault for the crash.
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a collision. The first driver alleged the second driver failed to yield the right of way and made a sudden left turn, causing a crash. The collision also impacted a third vehicle. The first driver claimed the second driver's negligence caused severe personal injuries, including medical expenses and pain. The second driver denied the allegations and raised defenses, including the first driver's own negligence. A jury found the second driver mostly responsible for the incident.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when another driver, who did not have a stop sign, struck their vehicle. The driver who did not have a stop sign was reportedly speeding. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed various injuries, including sprains and strains to their neck, back, and knees. One occupant settled their claim before trial, while the other proceeded to trial against the speeding driver. The jury found both drivers partially at fault.
One driver was stopped in traffic on a highway when their vehicle was struck from behind by a bus. The driver claimed the collision caused permanent injuries, forcing them to change to a less physically demanding job. The bus company denied negligence. The jury found the bus company at fault.
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by a bus. The driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder, and stated they could no longer perform their physically demanding job. The jury found the bus driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver negligently operated a vehicle, causing a collision. The vehicle owner's insurer compensated its insured for the loss and filed a complaint. The insurer alleged the driver was incompetent and lacked a license and insurance. The court granted a default judgment against one defendant for failing to appear. A final judgment was entered in favor of the insurer against both defendants, awarding damages, interest, and costs.
One driver was in a four-vehicle rear-end collision on Interstate 35 near downtown Dallas. The police report indicated the last two drivers were at fault. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defense questioned the credibility of the injury claims due to treatment gaps. The jury found one of the drivers negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was approaching downtown Dallas in a four-vehicle collision. The order of impacts was disputed, but the police report indicated one driver rear-ended another, who then rear-ended the vehicle in front, pushing it into the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found one driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling southbound on a freeway when the other driver, traveling eastbound, allegedly ran a red light and crashed into the first driver's vehicle. The first driver filed a lawsuit claiming the other driver failed to exercise reasonable care. The case proceeded through mediation and a dispute over expert witnesses before going to trial. The jury found both drivers partially negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses to the first driver. The court entered a final judgment for the first driver.
One driver failed to control their speed and rear-ended another vehicle in Houston, Texas. The occupants of the struck vehicle sustained personal injuries and filed a lawsuit. They alleged the other driver was negligent in several ways. The case proceeded to a default judgment against the driver who caused the collision.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while traveling on a highway. The occupants of the struck vehicle sustained personal injuries and filed a lawsuit. They alleged the other driver was negligent in failing to maintain proper lookout and control of their vehicle. The case proceeded to trial, and a default judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiffs.
Harris County • 2021
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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