Houston Jury Awards $29,435.83 in Rear-End Collision
A passenger in a car was injured when the vehicle she was in was struck from behind. She claimed the other driver was not paying attention and failed to maintain a safe distance. The other driver denied fault and suggested the driver of the car the passenger was in caused the crash. The jury found the second driver fully responsible. The passenger was awarded money for past medical bills and pain and suffering.
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
- $29,436
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
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 $29,436 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 May 25, 2015, in Houston, TX, when a vehicle carrying a 55-year-old female passenger, the plaintiff, was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff was transported from the scene to the emergency room and was subsequently diagnosed with cervical disc herniations at C3-T1, accompanied by radiculopathy and radiculitis.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit, contending the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper and attentive lookout, control vehicle speed and direction, and maintain an assured clear distance. The defendant denied negligence, arguing that the plaintiff's host driver was responsible for the accident and that the plaintiff's claimed injuries were not causally related to the incident.
After a trial, a jury in Houston found the defendant 100% liable for the accident on June 8, 2018. The plaintiff was awarded $26,935.83 for past medical expenses and $2,500 for past pain and suffering.
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 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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