Humble Jury Awards $765,104 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back, including disc herniations and spinal stenosis. Surgery was recommended for the neck and back. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Lumbar Disc Injury Injuries
Lumbar disc injuries affect the lower back (L1-L5 and S1), which bears significant body weight and is particularly vulnerable to trauma. These injuries can cause debilitating pain and functional limitations.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $765,104
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $765,104 is above the median of $60,000 for lumbar disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $20,000 to $229,900, based on 396 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A driver sued another motorist following a rear-end collision in Humble, Texas, alleging serious personal injuries. The incident occurred on June 1, 2013, when the plaintiff's vehicle, stopped at a red light on Atascocita Road, was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence caused the collision, citing failures to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes timely, turn to avoid the collision, and maintain a safe distance.
The defendant stipulated liability for the collision, and the trial proceeded solely on the issue of damages. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered multiple disc herniations in the cervical and lumbar spine, spinal stenosis, right shoulder internal derangement, cervicalgia, radiculitis, and emotional injuries. Medical recommendations included cervical and lumbar decompression surgery.
A jury subsequently awarded the plaintiff $765,104. The total award comprised $627,250 for future damages and $137,854 for past damages. The verdict reflected the jury's assessment of the damages incurred by the plaintiff as a result of the collision.
Understanding This Case
- About 90% of lumbar disc herniations improve with conservative treatment. However, those requiring surgery may face permanent work restrictions and ongoing pain management needs.
- 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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