Coppell, Texas Jury Awards $7,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a stop sign and was rear-ended by the other driver. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries including headaches, disc protrusions in her neck and lower back, and shoulder pain. She underwent physical therapy and MRIs. The defense argued the impact was minor and questioned the credibility of the chiropractor and the necessity of the treatment. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
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
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $7,000 is below the median of $42,976 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $18,000 to $139,701, based on 382 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In January 2015, a housekeeper filed a negligence lawsuit in Coppell, Texas, following a rear-end collision. The plaintiff had stopped her vehicle at a residential intersection when it was struck from behind by the defendant's car. The plaintiff claimed injuries including headaches, disc protrusions, and right shoulder pain, which she alleged made her job more difficult. Supported by her treating chiropractor's testimony that treatment was necessary and accident-related, she sought over $17,000 for past medical expenses and $1,000 for pain and suffering.
The defendant testified that she briefly reached for a dropped item, causing her foot to slip from the brake and her vehicle to gently roll into the plaintiff's car. Defense counsel argued the impact was minor and challenged the medical claims, citing the chiropractor's frequent expert appearances in similar lawsuits and questioning the medical providers' billing and record-keeping practices as excessive.
After a two-day trial, a Coppell jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $7,000. Jurors indicated that concerns regarding the chiropractor's repeated expert testimony influenced their decision, resulting in a lower award than requested. The final judgment, including costs and prejudgment interest, totaled $9,423.77.
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 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 2018, 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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