Texas Jury Awards $738 for Injuries in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver hit them from behind. The injured driver, who was 56 years old, experienced a herniated disc and pain in their neck and lower back. They may need future surgery. The other driver stated they were reading a newspaper and did not see the plaintiff stop.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Lumbar Disc Injury Injuries
Lumbar disc injuries affect the lower back (L1-L5 and S1), which bears significant body weight and is particularly vulnerable to trauma. These injuries can cause debilitating pain and functional limitations.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $738
- County
- Dallas County, GA
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Physical Injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $738 is below the median of $60,000 for lumbar disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $20,000 to $229,900, based on 396 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A rear-end collision at an intersection led to a lawsuit by the driver of the struck vehicle. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered a herniated disc, neck pain, and severe lower back pain, asserting these injuries would require future fusion surgery.
The defendant testified to reading a newspaper at the time of the accident and admitted not seeing the plaintiff's vehicle stop. Both sides presented expert testimony, with the plaintiff utilizing an orthopedic surgeon and the defendant a neuroradiologist. The case proceeded to trial, resulting in an award of $738 to the plaintiff.
Understanding This Case
- About 90% of lumbar disc herniations improve with conservative treatment. However, those requiring surgery may face permanent work restrictions and ongoing pain management needs.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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