Car Accident Settlements in Texas
If you have been involved in a car accident in Texas, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Texas follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.
Car Accident Settlement Range in Texas
Nationally, car accident settlements range from $5,000 to $100,000. In Texas, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.
Low
$5,000
Estimated
$20,000
High
$100,000
How Texas Law Affects Your Car Accident Claim
Texas uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (capped at $500,000 total). General personal injury cases in Texas have no cap on non-economic damages. Texas has some of the most active plaintiff's attorneys in the nation, with Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio producing significant personal injury verdicts.
Under Texas's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.
Factors Affecting Car Accident Claims in Texas
- ✓Severity and permanence of injuries
- ✓Degree of fault and negligence
- ✓Insurance policy limits of all parties
- ✓Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- ✓Medical expenses (past and future)
- ✓Pain and suffering documentation
- ✓Property damage extent
Common Car Accident Injuries
Relevant Texas Statutes
- •Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 (statute of limitations)
- •Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
- •Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.301 (med mal non-economic cap)
Car Accident Claims in Texas Cities
If your car accident occurred in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, or anywhere else in Texas, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.