Houston Jury Awards $28,180.30 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries requiring medical treatment. The other driver denied fault and suggested the injured driver contributed to the crash. A jury found the striking driver liable.
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
- $28,180
- 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 $28,180 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
On January 5, 2015, a male plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended on Interstate Highway 45 North in Houston, Texas, while stopped in traffic. The plaintiff filed a negligence action against the defendant, alleging the defendant's inattention to driving caused the collision and resulted in neck and back injuries. The plaintiff claimed disc and muscle injuries requiring chiropractic, orthopedic treatment, and epidural steroid injections.
The plaintiff contended the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes, pay proper attention, and maintain an assured clear distance. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, asserting that the plaintiff's own actions caused or contributed to the accident.
A jury found the defendant liable for causing the collision. The jury awarded the plaintiff $28,180.30 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 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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