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Harris County • 2019

$93,706 Motor Vehicle Accident Case

One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver alleged serious neck and back injuries. The case involved a dispute over underinsured motorist benefits after the injured driver settled with the at-fault driver. A jury awarded damages for pain, suffering, and medical expenses.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Cervical Disc Injury
Rear-end
Insurance Obligation

About Cervical Disc Injury Injuries

Cervical disc injuries involve damage to the intervertebral discs in the neck region (C1-C7). These injuries can include herniated discs, bulging discs, and disc degeneration accelerated by trauma.

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
$93,706
County
Harris County, TX
Resolved
2019

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Cervical Disc Injury
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Insurance Obligation, Insurance law, Vehicle negligence, Business negligence

Settlement Context

This settlement of $93,706 is near the median of $133,000 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $32,080 to $729,994, based on 45 cases in our database.

Case Overview

One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver alleged serious neck and back injuries. The case involved a dispute over underinsured motorist benefits after the injured driver settled with the at-fault driver. A jury awarded damages for pain, suffering, and medical expenses.

Understanding This Case

  • Many cervical disc injuries improve with conservative treatment. However, about 30% of cases may require surgical intervention, with varying degrees of permanent impairment.
  • This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
  • This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
  • Resolved in 2019, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

67
/100
Reasonably Fair

This outcome is within expected ranges

This score is calculated by analyzing injury type, accident details, geographic location, temporal trends, and comparing against 2,000+ similar cases in our database.

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