Hit by a Ford in DFW? Your Rights After an F-150 or Other Ford Accident

f a Ford driver hit you in Dallas–Fort Worth, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, and other losses when that driver’s negligence caused your injuries. Whether the vehicle was a Ford F-150, Super Duty pickup, Explorer, Expedition, Transit van, or another Ford model, your claim begins with investigating what happened and identifying available insurance.

You may be dealing with medical appointments, missed work, a damaged vehicle, and calls from an insurance adjuster. A Dallas car accident lawyer can help you understand your options, preserve evidence, and pursue compensation supported by the facts.

At The Wooley Law Firm, we represent people injured in car and truck wrecks throughout Dallas–Fort Worth and Texas.

Ford and F-150 Crash Counts in Dallas–Fort Worth

Ford had the highest reported crash involvement of any vehicle make in the supplied DFW data, with 30,533 crashes in 2025 and 25,281 crashes recorded so far in 2026.

Among individual models, the Ford F-150 appeared in more DFW crashes than any other vehicle, with 8,973 crashes in 2025 and 7,437 so far in 2026. These F-150 counts are already included in the overall Ford totals.

These numbers largely reflect how common Ford vehicles—and particularly F-150 pickups—are on North Texas roads. They do not establish that Ford vehicles are more dangerous or that the Ford driver caused each collision. Comparing risk would require additional information, such as the number of vehicles on the road and miles driven.

Because 2026 is incomplete and the reporting periods have not been confirmed as matching, these figures should not be interpreted as showing a year-over-year decline.

If a Ford driver injured you, your claim depends on the evidence from your collision: what the driver did, who was responsible, what injuries resulted, and what insurance is available.

What Should You Do After Being Hit by a Ford?

Your immediate priorities are safety, medical care, and preserving information about the collision.

If you can safely do so:

• Call 911 and request emergency medical assistance when needed.

• Obtain the driver’s information, including their name, insurance, and license plate.

• Photograph the vehicles and scene, including damage, lane markings, traffic signals, debris, and any business markings on the Ford.

• Get witness contact information and the police crash-report number.

• Save original photographs and video, including dashcam footage.

• Get medical attention for your injuries and follow your providers’ instructions.

If you were transported from the scene, you may not have been able to collect evidence. Witnesses, police, other drivers, towing companies, or nearby businesses may still have useful information.

You do not need to have every document before speaking with an attorney.

What If a Ford F-150 Rear-Ended You?

If an F-150 struck your vehicle from behind, the investigation may examine whether the driver was following too closely, looking away from traffic, or unable to stop before reaching a slowing or stopped vehicle.

Those are possibilities to investigate. The overall Ford crash counts do not establish what caused your wreck.

Useful evidence may include:

• Dashcam footage showing traffic before impact.

• Witness statements.

• Photographs of vehicle damage and final positions.

• The investigating officer’s narrative and diagram.

• Available vehicle electronic data, depending on the vehicle and event.

A collision involving several vehicles may require a closer examination of the sequence of impacts. There may be a dispute about whether the Ford struck you first or was pushed into your vehicle by someone else.

Describe each impact you remember accurately. Avoid guessing about another driver’s speed or conduct when you did not see it.

What If a Ford Pickup Changed Lanes Into Your Car?

A sideswipe can lead to a dispute about which driver crossed the lane line. The Ford driver may claim that you entered their lane while you remember the pickup moving into yours.

An attorney may investigate dashcam footage, witness accounts, damage patterns, lane markings, and the location of any merge or exit.

Preserve the exact location, direction of travel, lane, and approximate time. If the collision occurred on I-635, I-35E, I-30, I-20, US-75, or another DFW roadway, those details can help narrow the search for witnesses and recordings.

The Ford’s model and size may help an expert evaluate the physical evidence, but neither establishes fault by itself.

Is Being Hit by a Ford Work Truck a Commercial-Vehicle Claim?

Potentially. The investigation should examine ownership, business use, and what the driver was doing when the collision occurred.

A Ford F-150 could be a personal vehicle, a company-owned pickup, or a worker’s personal truck used for business. A Ford Transit could be used for deliveries or passenger transportation. A Super Duty pickup could be towing equipment.

These situations can raise different questions about responsible parties and insurance.

Relevant questions include:

• Who owned or leased the Ford?

• Was the driver performing a work assignment?

• Was the driver an employee or an independent contractor?

• Did a business direct or control the relevant work?

• Was a trailer involved?

• What personal, commercial, umbrella, or excess policies may apply?

A business may be responsible for an employee’s negligent driving when the legal requirements are met, including whether the employee was acting within the course and scope of employment. Other liability theories require their own supporting evidence.

A company logo does not automatically establish employer liability or commercial insurance coverage. Likewise, a personally titled pickup does not end the inquiry into business use.

A Ford pickup also does not automatically fall under every trucking regulation or insurance requirement that might apply to an 18-wheeler. Vehicle configuration, weight, use, and other facts matter.

Who Pays Your Medical Bills After a Ford Driver Hits You?

Potential sources of payment depend on fault and available coverage.

The Texas Department of Insurance’s auto insurance guide explains that minimum automobile liability limits are generally:

• $30,000 per injured person.

• $60,000 per accident for bodily injury.

• $25,000 per accident for property damage.

Those limits can be insufficient when injuries are serious or several people have claims. www.tdi.texas.gov

An attorney may investigate the at-fault driver’s coverage, applicable owner or business policies, and potential umbrella or excess insurance. Your own personal injury protection, medical payments, or uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may also be relevant, depending on the policy and circumstances.

Our uninsured and underinsured motorist claims page explains potential options when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage.

Before accepting a liability settlement, have the proposed release and its effect on a potential UIM claim reviewed.

What Injuries and Losses Should You Document?

An injury claim should explain both the medical consequences of the collision and its effect on your life.

Keep records of your treatment, referrals, prescriptions, work restrictions, and recommended follow-up care. Tell your providers accurately when symptoms began and whether they interfere with sleep, work, driving, or daily activities.

If you are receiving care for a head injury, our guide to head injuries after a Dallas car accident discusses related treatment and claim considerations.

Depending on the facts and applicable law, recoverable losses may include:

• Past medical expenses and reasonably necessary future care.

• Lost earnings and reduced future earning capacity.

• Physical pain and mental anguish.

• Physical impairment and disfigurement.

• Vehicle damage and other recoverable property losses.

Save medical bills, pay records, receipts, and written work restrictions. Keep a factual record of activities you cannot perform or need help completing.

For example, if your job requires lifting, standing, driving, or operating equipment, document the specific tasks affected by your injuries. A general statement that you “missed work” may not fully explain the financial consequences.

How Much Is an F-150 Accident Injury Claim Worth?

There is no fixed settlement amount for being hit by a Ford F-150.

A claim’s value depends on factors such as:

• The evidence establishing responsibility.

• The nature and extent of the injuries.

• Treatment received and reasonably anticipated future care.

• The effect on employment and daily activities.

• Whether there are lasting limitations.

• Available insurance and other potential sources of recovery.

A person who returns to normal activities after a brief recovery has different losses from someone who needs surgery, cannot resume their occupation, or requires ongoing assistance.

The claim should reflect your circumstances. The Ford’s model, purchase price, or business markings do not establish what your case is worth.

What If the Ford Driver’s Insurance Company Blames You?

An insurer may dispute your account, argue that you contributed to the collision, or question whether the crash caused the claimed injuries.

Under Texas proportionate responsibility law, an injured claimant generally cannot recover damages if their responsibility exceeds 50%. When recovery is otherwise permitted, damages are reduced by the claimant’s percentage of responsibility. tcss.legis.texas.gov

The insurer’s position should be evaluated against the evidence. A dispute about fault does not automatically end your claim.

Give accurate information and avoid speculation. Before providing a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, consider getting legal advice. Your own policy may impose separate notice and cooperation obligations.

What If You Were Still Treating for an Earlier Injury?

An earlier injury does not answer whether a new collision caused additional harm.

If you were already treating before the Ford collision, the medical timeline becomes especially important. Records may help distinguish your condition before the wreck from new symptoms, increased limitations, or additional treatment afterward.

Tell your providers about earlier injuries and describe what changed after the new collision. Avoid minimizing your medical history or attributing every existing problem to the latest wreck.

An attorney can review the records and determine whether additional medical opinions are needed to explain causation or aggravation.

How Long Do You Have to File a Texas Car Accident Lawsuit?

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 generally provides two years from accrual for a personal injury lawsuit, commonly measured from the collision date. Exceptions and other deadlines may apply. tcss.legis.texas.gov

Do not assume that an open insurance claim or ongoing settlement discussions extend the filing deadline.

Evidence preservation should also begin well before the lawsuit deadline approaches. Vehicles may be repaired, surveillance footage may be overwritten, and witnesses may become harder to locate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ford Accident Claims

Can I bring a claim if I was a passenger in the Ford?

Potentially. A passenger may have a claim against a negligent driver of the Ford, another vehicle, or multiple drivers. Responsibility and coverage depend on the circumstances.

What if the Ford driver fled the scene?

Report the hit-and-run promptly. Preserve any full or partial license plate, vehicle description, business markings, photographs, and witness information.

An attorney can investigate identification leads and potential uninsured motorist coverage, subject to the policy and applicable requirements.

Does being hit by a Ford mean I have a claim against Ford Motor Company?

The vehicle’s brand alone does not establish a claim against the manufacturer. An ordinary negligent-driving claim generally concerns the responsible driver and any other legally responsible parties.

A suspected vehicle defect requires a separate investigation. If there is a specific reason to suspect a defect, preserving the vehicle for examination may be important.

Does an F-150 crash automatically involve a large insurance policy?

No. The model does not establish policy limits. Personal, business, and other coverage must be investigated rather than assumed.

Can I pursue an injury claim if my vehicle has already been repaired?

Potentially. Preserve pre-repair photographs, estimates, invoices, and any available inspection records. An attorney can evaluate what evidence remains and whether a property-damage settlement affected any other claims.

Talk With a DFW Car Accident Lawyer About Being Hit by a Ford

If a Ford F-150, work truck, SUV, van, or other Ford vehicle hit you in Dallas–Fort Worth, The Wooley Law Firm can help investigate the collision, identify potential insurance coverage, and document your injuries and financial losses.

We represent injured people throughout the DFW area, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Richardson, and surrounding communities.

Call (214) 699-6524 or contact The Wooley Law Firm for a free consultation.

Data note: Figures come from the DFW crash summary supplied for this article. The underlying records, geographic definition, counting method, 2025 reporting window, and exact 2026 cutoff were not supplied for independent review. F-150 counts are included within Ford totals. These figures describe involvement, do not establish fault or risk per vehicle or mile driven, and should not be treated as a comparison of matching reporting periods.

This article provides general information and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case depends on its facts.