Houston Jury Awards $39,483 for Rear-End Collision Injuries
One driver was slowing her vehicle in traffic when the other driver struck her from behind. The collision caused injuries to the first driver's neck and back. The case involved claims of negligence related to maintaining a proper lookout and distance. The injured driver sought treatment for pain management.
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
- $39,483
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
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 $39,483 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 vehicular negligence action arose from a rear-end collision on August 26, 2013, in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff was operating her vehicle westbound on West Tidwell and was slowing for traffic when the defendant, traveling directly behind her in a truck, struck the rear of her vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout, an assured clear distance, and to take maneuvers to avoid the collision.
The plaintiff maintained she sustained serious neck and back injuries, including disc herniations, radiculopathy, and stenosis. Her medical treatment included epidural injections and over 30 visits to a pain management and rehabilitation center. The defendant issued a general denial of all allegations of negligence and injury.
The court found in favor of the plaintiff. Damages totaling $39,483 were awarded to the plaintiff.
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 2017, 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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