Harris County Jury Awards $52,650 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck, lower back, and ankle. The injured driver also experienced a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the defendant liable for the collision and awarded damages for pain, suffering, impairment, lost earnings, and medical expenses.
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
- $52,650
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $52,650 is near 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
A rear-end collision occurred on December 20, 2017, when a cement mixer struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle on Beltway 8 near West Little York Road in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff sustained cervical and lumbar spine injuries, an ankle injury, and a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that resulted in cognitive deficits and persistent headaches. The cement mixer operator was acting within the scope of employment for a cement company at the time of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the cement mixer operator drove at an unreasonable speed, failed to maintain a proper lookout, and did not take necessary evasive actions. The suit also claimed the cement company was vicariously liable for its employee's actions and negligent in its safety management, including allowing an unqualified driver and failing to properly train or supervise. The defendant admitted liability for the accident but contested the extent of the plaintiff's injuries.
A jury in Harris County, Texas, found in favor of the plaintiff, awarding a total of $52,650. The damages included $45,000 for past pain and suffering, $3,500 for past physical impairment, $4,000 for past lost earnings, and $150 for past 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 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 Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2023, 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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