Texas applies modified-51 comparative fault with a hard $250,000 cap on medical-malpractice non-economic damages per defendant ($500,000 aggregate). For fracture claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework and then adjusted for Texas's modified comparative — 51% bar and any applicable statutory cap.
★ band · US federal frame
$15,000 – $80,000
Wrist or arm fracture
Settlement aggregates
The US band is the starting point. Texas's fault rule and any applicable cap then adjust the figure.
★ TX · statute of limitations
2 years from date of injury
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003
★ TX · fault rule
Modified comparative — 51% bar
Modified comparative — recovery barred at 51% claimant fault.
★ TX · caps
What caps recovery.
Statutory caps that may bear on a fracture settlement in Texas.
Medical malpractice cap
Med-mal claims
$250k per defendant; $500k aggregate
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.301
Punitive damages cap
Most tort claims
Greater of $200k or 2× economic + $750k non-economic
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 41.008
★ fracture · neighbouring jurisdictions
Compare to neighbours.
How Texas's fault rule and limitation period compare to other US jurisdictions for fracture claims.
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
How much is a fracture claim worth in Texas?
Texas fracture settlements track the federal US band of $15,000 – $80,000, adjusted for Texas's fault rule (modified comparative — 51% bar) and any applicable state cap. The position within the band turns on severity, prognosis, recovery time, and the strength of the medical paper trail.
What fault rule applies to fracture claims in Texas?
Modified comparative — 51% bar. Modified comparative — recovery barred at 51% claimant fault.
What is the statute of limitations for fracture claims in Texas?
2 years from date of injury. Source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Filing after the period expires generally bars the claim absent a tolling exception.
Do Texas's damages caps reduce fracture settlements?
Yes — Texas applies the following caps that may bear on a fracture claim: Medical malpractice cap; Punitive damages cap. Caps are applied to the gross award before any fault-allocation reduction.
Does Texas require no-fault first-party recovery for auto-related fracture claims?
No. Texas is a traditional tort jurisdiction; the at-fault driver's insurer is the primary source of recovery for auto-related fracture claims.
Should I hire a Texas fracture attorney?
For all but the most modest claims, yes. Texas's fault rule and caps materially affect the calculus, and adjusters value represented claims significantly higher. Most Texas personal injury attorneys work on contingency (33–40% typical), with no fee unless you recover.
Figures on this page are starting points: the US band adjusted for Texas's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Texas. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.