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Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule (51% bar). Understanding state-specific laws is critical to maximizing your settlement.
Texas has some of the highest personal injury settlements in the nation, especially for truck accidents and medical malpractice cases.
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Calculate Your Texas Settlement →The statute of limitations for personal injury in Texas is 2 years from the date of the accident. You must file your lawsuit within this timeframe or you may lose your right to seek compensation.
Texas has a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages (pain and suffering) in medical malpractice cases per provider, with a total cap of $750,000. There is no cap for other personal injury cases.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are 51% or more at fault for the accident, you cannot recover any compensation. If you are 50% or less at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.