Harris County Jury Awards $75,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was turning into a business driveway when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged the second driver was negligent in failing to control speed, keep a proper lookout, and brake. The second driver denied negligence and argued the injuries were minor strains. The jury found the second driver 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
- $75,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $75,000 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
In Houston, Harris County, Texas, a plaintiff filed a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit following a rear-end collision on September 30, 2015. The plaintiff alleged that while making a left turn into a business driveway on Antoine Street, her vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle, which was also traveling southbound. She claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to control speed, maintain a proper lookout, and brake, resulting in serious injuries including C3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1 disc protrusions, cervical and lumbar radiculitis, and sleep disturbances.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed the extent of the plaintiff's injuries, arguing that the plaintiff at most suffered sprains and strains. After a trial, the jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $24,000 for past damages and $51,000 for future damages, for a total award of $75,000.
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 2019, 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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