Real motor vehicle accident case outcomes from across all of Texas. This database includes settlements and verdicts across all injury types, accident scenarios, and case outcomes from major counties including Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis, and many more. Use filters to narrow results by injury type, accident type, county, settlement amount, or year to find cases similar to yours.
Last updated: November 2025
A defective truck roof crushed down on the occupants during a motor vehicle accident. The case involved an issue with the tire load capacity. Experts in various fields testified, including pathology, biomechanics, and accident reconstruction.
A tower crane collapsed during severe weather, falling onto an apartment complex and killing one resident. The plaintiffs alleged negligence in crane maintenance and operation, while the defendants blamed operator error and equipment issues. The jury found for the plaintiff after a two-week trial.
A woman was driving north on a highway when she encountered a convoy of three southbound vehicles, including a tractor-trailer with a wide load and two pilot cars. The lead pilot car, driven by the wife of the tractor-trailer driver, entered the northbound lane and waved a flag, attempting to alert the oncoming driver. The oncoming driver swerved onto the shoulder and then back into the lane, colliding with the tractor-trailer's load. The impact caused a fatal head injury to the woman. The lawsuit alleged negligence in the operation of the vehicles and handling of the transport job. Most defendants settled before trial, and the case proceeded against one driver.
A wide-load convoy transporting a large submarine propeller was traveling on a two-lane highway. The top of a woman's car was ripped off by the oversized propeller. The woman was killed in the incident. Her children sued the companies involved in the convoy, alleging negligence in carrying the cargo. A jury found the defendants responsible for her death.
A company that made highway guard rail end terminals was accused of violating the False Claims Act. The accuser claimed the company secretly modified the design, which led to vehicles impaling the guard rails and causing severe injuries. The company denied these allegations. A jury found in favor of the accuser and awarded damages, which were then trebled and increased by penalties, totaling over $663 million. However, an appeals court later overturned this judgment, stating the government had not declared the design unsafe.
A family was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the front seats of their car to collapse into the back seat, injuring their two young children. The parents sued the car manufacturer, alleging the front seats were defectively designed and failed to protect the children in a rear-end collision.
A family was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind. The children in the car sustained traumatic brain injuries. The family sued the driver of the other vehicle and the car manufacturer, alleging the car's seats were defectively designed, leading to the children's injuries. The jury found the car manufacturer negligent and responsible for a design defect. The jury awarded the family $242,100,000.
A family was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was rear-ended. They sued the manufacturer of their car, alleging it was defectively designed and marketed. The plaintiffs claimed the car's front seats were designed to yield rearward in collisions, causing front-seat occupants to move into the rear, injuring the children in the back. The manufacturer argued the other driver was solely responsible and that the injuries resulted from the severity of the impact.
A driver pulled out in front of another vehicle, causing a collision. The person in the first vehicle suffered severe injuries, including quadriplegia. The case involved claims of negligence against the driver and the trucking company.
A driver was operating a vehicle on the highway when a tractor-trailer pulled out in front of them, causing a collision. The driver suffered traumatic injuries, including quadriplegia. The defense disputed liability, causation, and damages.
A driver stopped for a school bus and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the front seat of the struck vehicle to collapse, leading to severe injuries for a child in the back seat. The child sustained a skull fracture and permanent brain damage. The lawsuit alleged negligence by the driver who caused the collision and product liability claims against the vehicle manufacturers for a defective seat design.
One driver stopped for a school bus and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused a severe injury to a child in the back seat. The child's family sued the driver who caused the accident and the vehicle manufacturer, alleging the car's seat was defectively designed and contributed to the severity of the child's injuries. The jury found the vehicle manufacturer partially responsible for the injuries.
A motor vehicle accident (MVA) encompasses any collision involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, or commercial vehicles resulting in property damage, injuries, or fatalities. As the second-largest state by both population and geographic area, Texas presents unique challenges for MVA cases: diverse driving conditions from dense urban centers like Houston and Dallas to rural highways spanning hundreds of miles, high traffic volumes on major interstate systems (I-35, I-45, I-10), and weather events ranging from flash floods to ice storms. Texas personal injury law allows victims to pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil litigation when another party's negligence caused the accident.
Texas MVA cases span the full injury spectrum, with patterns varying by region. High-speed highway collisions on rural interstates often result in severe trauma including spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, and internal organ damage. Urban accidents in cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin more commonly involve rear-end collisions causing whiplash, soft tissue injuries, and concussions. Texas also sees significant motorcycle accidents, pedestrian strikes in growing urban cores, and commercial truck accidents on major freight corridors. Long-term injuries such as chronic pain, permanent disability, and cognitive impairment from traumatic brain injuries are consistently reported across the state.
Texas applies a modified comparative negligence standard (also called proportionate responsibility) under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. This means you can recover damages only if you are 50% or less at fault for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault—for example, if you're 20% at fault in a $100,000 case, you receive $80,000. Texas courts consider multiple factors when assigning fault: driver actions (speeding, failure to yield, distracted driving, intoxication), vehicle maintenance and defects, road design and maintenance issues, and third-party liability such as employers for commercial drivers. Expert testimony and accident reconstruction often play critical roles in establishing liability across Texas's varied accident scenarios.
Case values in Texas MVA claims depend on economic damages (quantifiable losses including past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity), non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent scarring or disfigurement), and defendant characteristics (insurance policy limits, financial resources, and degree of fault). Texas does not cap non-economic damages in most MVA cases (caps apply primarily to medical malpractice). County-specific factors matter too—Harris County juries historically award higher verdicts than rural counties, while conservative jurisdictions may be more defense-friendly. The strength of your evidence, quality of legal representation, and whether you file in a favorable venue all significantly impact final outcomes.
Texas MVA cases typically resolve within 6-36 months depending on case complexity, injury severity, and litigation strategy. Simple cases with clear liability and cooperative insurers may settle in 3-6 months through pre-litigation negotiation. More complex cases involving disputed fault, severe injuries, or inadequate insurance offers generally require filing a lawsuit, adding 12-24 months for discovery, depositions, and settlement conferences. Cases proceeding to trial can take 24-36+ months given crowded court dockets across Texas counties. Remember: Texas law imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the accident date (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003). Missing this deadline typically bars your claim permanently.
Common questions about motor vehicle accident cases in Texas
Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Case outcomes vary significantly based on individual circumstances. Past results are not guarantees of future outcomes. Always consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.