Houston Court Issues Verdict in Red-Light Collision, Awards $28,747
One driver was traveling on San Jacinto and was struck by another driver who ran a red light at an intersection. The injured driver sustained injuries to the discs in their neck, including whiplash syndrome. The court found in favor of the injured driver.
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
- $28,748
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $28,748 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, Texas, a personal injury case concluded following an intersection collision that occurred on March 29, 2013. The incident took place at the intersection of San Jacinto and Elgin Street when the defendant, traveling eastbound on Elgin, struck the plaintiff's vehicle after running a red light.
The plaintiff filed suit alleging negligence, specifically citing the defendant's failure to pay attention, maintain a proper lookout, yield the right-of-way, and stop for a red light. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained serious neck injuries, including an annular tear of the C5-6 disc and whiplash syndrome, as a direct result of the collision.
While the defendant stipulated to causing the accident, the defense disputed the severity and permanency of the plaintiff's alleged injuries. The court ultimately found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages totaling $28,747.85.
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 2016, 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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