Texas Pain & Suffering Calculator

Texas places no general cap on pain and suffering, but health care liability claims are limited to $250,000 per claimant against physicians and per institution, up to $500,000 for several institutions. You are barred if you are more than 50% responsible, and only defendants over 50% share joint liability.

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Estimate your pain & suffering

Enter your economic damages, pick severity and the claim type, and set the responsibility split.

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No cap on pain and suffering, except in malpractice

Texas's proportionate responsibility chapter, CPRC 33.001, bars a claimant who is more than 50% responsible. Joint liability is limited by CPRC 33.013.

The cap is for health care claims: CPRC 74.301. Punitive damages are limited by CPRC 41.008.

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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Texas statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Texas attorney.