Comprehensive data on Texas settlements, verdicts, statutes, and damage thresholds. Updated for 2026.
| Case Type | Minor | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | $10K – $25K | $50K – $200K | $200K – $1M+ |
| Truck Accident | $25K – $50K | $100K – $500K | $500K – $5M+ |
| Medical Malpractice | $50K – $100K | $150K – $500K | $500K – $2M+ |
| Slip & Fall | $8K – $20K | $25K – $100K | $100K – $500K+ |
| Workplace Injury | $10K – $30K | $50K – $200K | $200K – $1M+ |
| Wrongful Death | N/A | $250K – $750K | $1M – $10M+ |
| Claim Type | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| General personal injury | 2 years from date of injury |
| Medical malpractice | 2 years from injury/discovery (10-year repose) |
| Wrongful death | 2 years from date of death |
| Product liability | 2 years from injury (15-year repose) |
| Government claims | 6-month notice + 2 years (Tort Claims Act) |
| Minors | Tolled until age 18, then 2 years |
You can recover only if 50% or less at fault. Award reduced by your fault percentage. At 51%+, you recover nothing. (Chapter 33)
Non-economic: $250K per physician, $500K per institution (§ 74.301). Economic damages uncapped.
Greater of $200K or 2x economic + up to $750K non-economic. Requires clear and convincing evidence of gross negligence.
Texas does not cap compensatory damages in car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, or product liability cases.