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Texas Personal Injury Law in Practice
By Fort Worth Weekly
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
Texas personal injury practice has changed substantially over the past two decades. The 2003 medical malpractice reforms, the 2011 Texas Supreme Court decisions on damage caps and pre-suit notice requirements, and the steady evolution of insurance industry practices have all reshaped how serious cas
Key takeaway Texas Proportionate Responsibility Texas operates under a modified comparative fault system codified at Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, often called the "proportionate responsibility" statute.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 5 min
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