Jasper, Texas Jury Awards $20,000 in Red-Light Collision
One driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle on its side. The injured driver claimed head and knee injuries, which later developed into headaches, dizziness, and back pain. The injured driver also experienced difficulty exercising and performing household tasks. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, 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
- $20,000
- County
- Jasper County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $20,000 is below the median of $50,756 for lumbar disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $20,000 to $210,000, based on 204 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On February 23, 2016, a plaintiff, a 53-year-old mechanic, was involved in a collision in Jasper, Texas, after a defendant ran a red light and struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained a head contusion and knee pain, receiving emergency room treatment before release that night.
The plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit, to which the defendant stipulated liability, focusing the trial on damages. The plaintiff claimed ongoing headaches, dizziness, and back pain, asserting the injuries impaired daily activities and caused lost earning capacity. Supporting testimony and evidence of vehicle damage were presented to the jury.
The defense challenged the extent and causation of the plaintiff's claimed injuries. A defense expert testified the dizziness resulted from a urinary tract infection, not the collision, and the defense disputed lost wages and the persistence of symptoms due to a lack of recent medical treatment. Following a two-day trial, the jury awarded the plaintiff $20,000 for past medical costs, lost earning capacity, and past physical and mental anguish.
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 Jasper 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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