Houston Jury Awards $82,214 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in a turn lane when the other driver hit them from behind. The first driver claimed the second driver was speeding and following too closely. The second driver argued the first driver caused the crash. The jury found both drivers negligent, assigning more fault to the second 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
- $149,480
- 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 $149,480 is above 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 November 2016, a plaintiff was lawfully stopped in a turn lane on Stuebner Airline Road near Cypresswood Drive in Houston, Texas, when the defendant's vehicle collided with the rear of the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff sustained injuries to the neck, back, and shoulders, including disc bulges and herniations, which required epidural steroid injections. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the collision and injuries.
The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent by driving at an excessive speed, following too closely, failing to apply brakes timely, violating specific sections of the Texas Transportation Code, and operating the vehicle negligently and without proper lookout. The defendant denied negligence, asserting that the plaintiff's actions caused the incident and disputed the nature and extent of the plaintiff's alleged injuries.
A jury found both parties negligent in causing the collision. Liability was apportioned at 55% against the defendant and 45% against the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $149,480 in damages, which was then reduced to $82,214 to reflect the plaintiff's comparative negligence. The verdict was rendered in February 2019.
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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