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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Texas. Find attorneys who understand Texas law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Texas Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Texas vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Texas's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% bar. If you are 51% or more at fault, you...
Damage Caps
Yes
Texas caps punitive damages at the greater of $200,000 or two times economic dam...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Texas
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Texas uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Texas Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Texas Fault System
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% bar. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. If you are 50% or less at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Texas's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001
Texas Damage Caps
Texas caps punitive damages at the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000. There is no cap on compensatory damages in most truck accident cases.
Notable Texas Settlements & Verdicts
Recent case results demonstrate the value of strong legal representation
Full Texas court approved verdict in a truck crash case involving catastrophic injuries from a collision with a commercial vehicle.
Settlement for multiple victims of a chain-reaction collision caused by a fatigued truck driver on Interstate 10.
Verdict against trucking company for negligent hiring and inadequate driver training resulting in wrongful death.
Important: Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and depends on specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances. These examples demonstrate the potential value of truck accident cases with strong liability evidence.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Texas
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 35
Major NAFTA corridor from Laredo to Dallas-Fort Worth carrying international freight traffic.
Interstate 10
East-west corridor through Houston and San Antonio, one of the busiest trucking routes in America.
Interstate 45
Houston to Dallas corridor with high accident rates, especially in the Houston metropolitan area.
Interstate 20
West Texas corridor through oil field regions with heavy industrial truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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