One driver was traveling north on a highway when the other driver changed lanes and struck their vehicle. The collision caused the plaintiff's vehicle to slide across a median. The plaintiff sustained injuries to their lower back. The jury found both drivers partially at fault for the crash.
One driver was found to be 60% at fault for a motor vehicle accident, while the other driver was found to be 40% at fault. The case involved personal injuries and resulted in a plaintiff verdict.
One driver was stopped at a railroad crossing when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The person in the stopped car claimed they sustained neck and back injuries, along with headaches, as a result of the collision. The other driver denied fault and claimed the injured person was not hurt in the crash.
One driver pulled away from a stop sign and struck two individuals who were in a wheelchair. The individuals claimed multiple injuries, including strains, sprains, and disc issues. The defense argued that the impact was slight and that the individuals were not in a crosswalk. The case involved statutory damage caps due to the driver being a county employee.
One driver was on a highway when another driver entered from a feeder road and struck the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed neck and back injuries. The second driver admitted not seeing the first driver and suggested the first driver may have been speeding. The first driver sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped or braking when the other driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the first vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck, shoulder, arm, and hand injuries. The second driver admitted to being distracted by a phone map at the time of the collision. The case involved disputes over the extent of injuries and the value of the damaged vehicle.
One driver was traveling on a highway feeder road when another driver ran a red light and collided with the first driver's passenger side. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, and knee. The case went to trial, and the jury awarded damages.
A passenger in a sedan was injured when the vehicle rear-ended another car stopped at a railroad crossing. The passenger claimed neck, back, and leg injuries. The driver of the passenger's vehicle admitted to being distracted and not seeing the stopped car ahead. The jury found the driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses.
One driver was traveling northbound and the other was traveling southbound. The southbound driver attempted to make a left turn and struck the northbound vehicle. The injured driver treated for neck and back pain and was diagnosed with disc displacement.
One driver was stopped when the other driver hit them from behind. The injured person had neck and back injuries. The jury found the at-fault driver negligent.
One driver stopped at a red light was hit from behind by another driver. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sought treatment for neck and back injuries. The defendants denied negligence and argued comparative fault. The parties settled the case.
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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