Houston Jury Awards $128,105 for Injuries in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped for traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver was not paying attention and failed to brake in time. The injured driver experienced problems with discs and nerves in their spine and underwent medical treatments.
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
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $128,106
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $128,106 is near the median of $60,000 for lumbar disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $20,000 to $229,900, based on 396 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A rear-end collision occurred on April 11, 2015, on Kuykendahl Road in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff, who was operating a vehicle northbound, brought the vehicle to a stop for traffic when the defendant's vehicle struck it from behind.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, and apply brakes in time. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered serious and permanent injuries to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including disc and nerve damage, requiring medical procedures such as facet injections and a lumbar rhizotomy. Medical expenses exceeded $100,000. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, demanding strict proof of the plaintiff's claims.
The court awarded the plaintiff $103,105.69 for past medical expenses and $25,000 for past compensatory damages.
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 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 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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