Arlington Jury Awards $66,455.62 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was turning left at an intersection when their vehicle collided with another car. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks. One of the occupants also claimed a general injury. The case proceeded to trial regarding the claims of two of the occupants against the driver of the other car. The jury found the driver liable for the accident and determined the total damages.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $66,456
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $66,456 is near the median of $100,000 for lumbar disc injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $37,000 to $800,000, based on 23 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On November 7, 2015, a vehicle collision occurred in Arlington, Texas, when a driver attempting a left turn at the intersection of North Watson Road and East Division Street collided with another vehicle. The driver, his wife, and their son, who were passengers, alleged they suffered injuries in the incident. The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit against the other driver, alleging negligence, and against their own insurer for underinsured-motorist benefits. The claim involving the son was resolved through a pretrial settlement, and the claim against the insurer was discontinued by the plaintiffs' counsel.
The matter proceeded to trial regarding the claims of the driver and his wife against the defendant driver. The plaintiffs contended that they had a green traffic signal allowing their entrance into the intersection, while the defendant driver ignored a red signal. The defense, however, maintained that the intersection's traffic signals favored its driver. The injured plaintiffs claimed they suffered back and neck injuries, including disc herniation and nerve impingement, and sought recovery for past medical expenses and damages for physical pain and mental anguish. The defense argued the plaintiffs were not badly injured, with a defense expert questioning the necessity and extent of their medical treatment.
A jury found the defendant driver liable for the accident. It determined that the total damages awarded to the injured plaintiffs amounted to $66,455.62.
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 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 Tarrant 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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