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Last Modified on Oct 12, 2025
If you or a loved one has suffered injury or damage in a car accident in Texas, a car accident lawyer can help you recover monetary compensation. When a car accident and subsequent injuries are caused by another person’s negligence, recklessness, or internal wrongdoing, you have rights, and you may be wondering what types of damages you can recover after a car accident in Texas. At Stevenson & Murray, our injury attorneys are here to answer that question.
Damages You May Be Entitled to Recover Following a Texas Car Accident
Millions of people are injured every year in car accidents across the United States, and in Texas, where the current population stands around 29.6 million individuals, these accidents are all too common. Whether you are driving home from the University of Texas in Austin, following a Longhorns football game, or driving to work in Dallas, when you are struck and injured by another driver, you deserve compensation.
In the U.S., the average cost of a non-lethal car accident is around $162,000. When the accident has been caused by a negligent or reckless party, you should not be on the hook for these costs. Instead, there are several different types of damages you may be able to recover, depending on the circumstances involved in your accident and the severity of your injuries. In most cases, however, you will likely be able to recover the following kinds of damages:
- Economic damages. These damages account for the monetary losses you have suffered as a result of the car accident and include the following:
- Medical care. This includes all the costs related to your medical care in relation to your injuries from the accident. You may be able to recover damages for any emergency room visits, surgeries, treatments, diagnostic testing, hospitalizations, doctor and specialist visits, medication, rehabilitation, and necessary medical devices.
- Property damages. If your car suffered property damage or something inside your car was damaged, such as a cell phone or laptop, you will likely be able to recover compensation for the needed repairs or replacements.
- Lost wages. If you miss work due to your injuries, you may be able to recover back pay. If your injury keeps you from being able to return to work for a certain amount of time or in a permanent manner, then you may be able to seek awards for the loss of future earnings as well.
- Other expenses. If your injuries require you to pay for assistance around the home or childcare, then you may be able to recover these damages as well. Additionally, if you have to make certain modifications to your home due to injuries, you may be able to get compensation for these costs.
- Non-economic damages. These damages are not as easily assigned a dollar amount as they are less tangible than economic damages. These damages can include the following:
- Pain and suffering, physical and emotional
- Mental anguish
- Loss of cognitive abilities or functioning
- Insomnia
- Loss of the enjoyment of life
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Depression, anxiety, or PTSD related to the accident
Every case is different, which is why it is wise to reach out to an attorney who can review your case and help you calculate the correct amount of damages you may be able to recover.
About Stevenson & Murray
Since 1987, the attorneys at Stevenson & Murray have been helping clients recover the compensation they deserve after suffering injuries at the hands of someone else. We are passionate about coming alongside men and women and fighting for the justice they deserve. Our reputation as strong legal advocates is known around the state of Texas, the nation, and the world as a whole. We are here to deliver this excellence now to you in your case.
FAQs
What Injuries Are Common in a Car Accident in Texas?
Every year, around 2.44 million people are injured in car accidents across the U.S. There are several kinds of injuries that are common among these kinds of accidents. They include broken bones and fractures, internal bleeding or organ damage, cuts, bruises, lacerations, nerve damage, spinal cord damage, concussions, paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Who Can Be Held Liable for Damages?
In a car accident in Texas, depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, there are several different parties who could be held liable. These parties can include the other negligent or reckless driver who caused the accident, the employer or company that this driver is representing, a local municipality or government in charge of road maintenance, and the manufacturer or designer of any defective car part.
Why Hire an Attorney?
When you are injured in a car accident, it is crucial that you hire a personal injury attorney who can help you recover the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to receive. Your attorney can help by investigating the accident in order to gather evidence to prove liability, communicating with all the involved parties on your behalf, and working tirelessly in order to achieve a settlement or trial verdict that stands in your favor.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
The state of Texas places a strict statute of limitations on all personal injury cases, meaning that you have a very specific window of time in which you can file your claim. If you do not file your claim within this period of time, you will likely lose your chance to recover compensation. Currently, the statute of limitations for these claims stands at two years from the date of the accident.
Hire a Car Accident Lawyer Today
When you are injured in a car accident, the resulting injuries can have devastating effects on your life and that of your loved ones. At Stevenson & Murray, our attorneys are here to help however we can. We want to be there for you, handling every legal aspect of your case, so that you can focus on your own healing and recovery. Contact our offices to hire a car accident lawyer and to schedule a free, confidential consultation today.
