One driver stopped in traffic, and the vehicle behind them rear-ended it, causing a chain reaction. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to trial against one of the drivers involved in the collision.
One driver stopped on a highway feeder road, and the other driver rear-ended her. The driver who was stopped was yielding to traffic exiting the freeway. The driver who rear-ended the stopped vehicle admitted fault but initially denied negligence, claiming they had just finished a phone call and did not see traffic exiting the freeway. The plaintiffs claimed neck and back sprains, strains, and headaches. They also sought damages for lost income from horse boarding and housekeeping, as well as lost income from ice skating lessons for the child.
One driver was using a cell phone when they collided with the front and passenger side of another vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the second vehicle, rendering it a total loss. The jury found the first driver negligent and responsible for all damages.
One driver was traveling north and another driver was in the left lane. The driver in the left lane attempted to turn right, and the front of the first driver's car hit the front right wheel of the second driver's truck. The first driver claimed neck, back, shoulder, and arm injuries, and the passenger claimed neck, back, shoulder, arm, and leg injuries.
A passenger in a car was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind while slowing down on a freeway. The driver of the second car was accused of failing to control their speed and avoid the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded the passenger damages for past pain and suffering and past lost earnings.
One driver was merging onto a service road when they struck the vehicle occupied by another driver. The passenger in the struck vehicle sustained injuries to their spine and extremities. The defendant denied causing serious or permanent injuries. The jury awarded the plaintiff for past and future pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling eastbound on a road when another driver rear-ended them. The driver who was hit claimed neck and back injuries. The driver who caused the collision stated they looked away and did not have enough time to stop. The defense argued the injured driver was parked in the roadway without lights on. The jury found both drivers partially responsible for the collision.
A three-car collision occurred where the plaintiff alleged the defendant was driving while intoxicated and without a license. The jury found the defendant negligent.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant not negligent and awarded damages for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical care.
One driver was stopped at a red light when her vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back and neck, including herniated discs and nerve impingement. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries claimed were not caused by the accident. The jury found both drivers shared liability.
Harris County • 2020
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
Answers based on real Texas case data and state law.
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