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Harris County • 2020

Houston Jury Finds Negligence in Car Crash, Awards $33,325

One driver was traveling through an intersection when the other driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The second driver struck the first driver's car. The first driver sustained injuries to their neck and back, which were confirmed by an MRI. The driver also suffered a contusion to their hand from the airbag deployment.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Cervical Disc Injury
T-bone
Motor Vehicle Negligence

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
$33,325
County
Harris County, TX
Resolved
2020

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 $33,325 is near the median of $40,000 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $18,000 to $100,000, based on 250 cases in our database.

Case Overview

In Houston, Texas, a driver filed a negligence lawsuit following a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant driver failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in the defendant's vehicle striking the side of the plaintiff's car and causing injuries. The defendant did not testify during the trial.

The plaintiff contended the collision caused cervical and lumbar herniations, which were confirmed by MRI. The plaintiff asserted a likelihood of permanent lower back pain, despite a lumbar injection, though cervical injuries later resolved. A contusion to the plaintiff's left hand from airbag deployment also resolved. The plaintiff sought $44,464 for past medical bills. The defendant denied that the impact, described as minor, was the cause of the claimed injuries.

A jury found the defendant 100% negligent for the incident. On February 27, 2020, the jury awarded the plaintiff $33,325 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 2020, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

86
/100
Highly Fair

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