Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $38,900.99 in Car Crash
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when the other driver disregarded a stop sign and entered the intersection, causing a collision. The injured driver sought damages for injuries including neck and back disc displacement and headaches, requiring medical treatment and pain management. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, as well as past medical expenses.
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
- $38,901
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $38,901 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 July 20, 2015, a vehicular collision occurred in Houston, Texas, when a plaintiff, operating a vehicle east on Memorial Drive, proceeded through an intersection. The defendant allegedly disregarded a stop sign while attempting a left turn, causing the plaintiff's vehicle to strike the defendant's. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit.
The plaintiff contended the defendant was negligent in disregarding traffic patterns, failing to yield the right-of-way, failing to control vehicle speed, and failing to apply brakes properly. The plaintiff claimed injuries including cervical and lumbar disc displacement and post-traumatic headaches, which required chiropractic care, rehabilitation, and injections. The defendant had been ticketed for traffic violations and admitted fault during a deposition but denied negligence and the causal relation of the plaintiff's injuries to the accident at trial.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff was awarded $12,500 for past pain and suffering, $18,900.99 for past medical expenses, and $7,500 for future pain and suffering, for a total award of $38,900.99.
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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