Knee Injury cases from motor vehicle accidents can vary significantly in severity and outcome. These cases involve injuries that may require medical treatment, rehabilitation, and can impact quality of life. Settlement values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, recovery time, and long-term effects on the victim's daily activities and ability to work.
Last updated: November 2025
A person was walking in a parking lot when they were struck by a vehicle. The injured person suffered serious leg injuries requiring surgery and future knee replacement. The jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling in a lane when a tractor-trailer attempted to enter her lane, causing a collision. The collision caused the driver's vehicle to spin. The driver claimed back and knee injuries. The parties settled the case.
A passenger in a car was injured when the car she was in collided with a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was making a right turn, and the driver of the car attempted to pass on the right. The passenger claimed she suffered a knee tear that required surgery and would cause permanent pain. The jury found the car driver 100% at fault.
A passenger was injured when the host driver collided with a tractor-trailer making a right turn. The host driver denied fault, claiming the tractor-trailer turned suddenly. The passenger claimed a knee tear requiring surgery, leading to permanent pain and limitations. The jury found the host driver 100% negligent.
One driver was traveling north when another driver abruptly shifted into his lane, causing a rear-end collision. The injured driver claimed injuries to his head, neck, back, and right knee. The other driver and their employer denied liability, alleging the injured driver was speeding and intoxicated. The injured driver stated he had stopped drinking hours before the crash and was only slightly exceeding the speed limit. He was diagnosed with a partial tear of his right anterior cruciate ligament.
One driver backed their vehicle into another person's motorcycle in a gas station parking lot exit. The impact caused the motorcycle to fall. The injured person alleged the other driver was not paying attention and did not reverse safely. The injured person suffered a torn meniscus requiring surgery, and back and neck sprains.
A driver was proceeding through an intersection with a green light when another driver ran a red light and collided with her vehicle. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including back and neck issues, hematomas, and a knee injury. Her vehicle was totaled. She sought damages for medical bills, pain, and impairment.
A man was working at a construction site when a cement truck he was near began to roll backward. He jumped out of the way but hit his knee on a steel bar. He sued the truck driver and company, alleging negligence. The defendants admitted negligence but argued the man was also at fault. The man sustained a knee injury, including a torn meniscus and aggravated arthritis.
One driver was stopped when their vehicle was hit from behind in a chain reaction collision. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver was negligent for not paying attention, following too closely, and being distracted. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their head, neck, back, and knee. The other driver denied negligence and argued the injuries were exaggerated or caused by other drivers.
One driver was backing a trailer into a warehouse on a rainy night when his pickup truck blocked a lane of traffic. The other driver, traveling in a compact pickup, entered the oncoming lane to avoid flooding and struck the parked truck. The first driver sued for improper lookout and driving on the wrong side of the road. The second driver counterclaimed, alleging illegal parking, lack of hazard lights, and insufficient visibility. The jury found both drivers negligent.
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.
One driver was traveling west on a road with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane. The other driver was traveling north and stopped at a stop sign. The driver who stopped proceeded into the intersection and collided with the other driver. The police report indicated the driver who stopped failed to yield the right of way. The injured driver claimed knee, neck, shoulder, hip, and ankle injuries. The jury found both drivers at fault.
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.