Montgomery County Jury Awards $2,819 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped in traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The first driver claimed the collision caused a disc herniation. The second driver denied fault and injury. The jury found the second driver negligent.
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
- $2,819
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
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 $2,819 is below 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
In Montgomery County, Texas, a jury found a defendant negligent following a September 12, 2013, rear-end collision. The incident occurred when the plaintiff's stopped vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle in the southbound lane of Magnolia Boulevard.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes timely, maintain a reasonable speed, and control the vehicle. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered a disc herniation, resulting in pain and suffering, due to the defendant's negligence. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
On February 24, 2016, the jury determined the defendant was negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $2,819 for past medical expenses.
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 2016, 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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