Is Texas An At-Fault Or No-Fault State?
Texas is an at-fault state when it comes to car accident claims. That means a driver who causes a collision is responsible for the damages. The Difference Between At-Fault and No-Fault States In at-fault states, like Texas, financial responsibility for a car accident is placed on the party who caused it. Therefore, you can...
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Each state has negligence laws that apply to personal injury cases and impact how much compensation injury victims can recover. In Texas, the courts follow a modified comparative negligence system. Under this rule, each party to a lawsuit is assigned a percentage of fault which factors into settlement discussions and jury verdicts. What is...
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