Plano, Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $100,607 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic on a slick road when the driver behind them skidded and rear-ended the vehicle in front. This caused a chain reaction, with the middle vehicle then hitting the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle claimed injuries from the collision.
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
- $100,607
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $100,607 is above 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 October 2014, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on East Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas, during wet road conditions. The plaintiff, an Uber driver, was driving west when traffic came to a stop. A vehicle behind him, which had another SUV between it and the plaintiff's car, skidded into the back of the SUV, causing it to rear-end the plaintiff's sedan. The plaintiff claimed bodily injuries.
The plaintiff sued the defendant driver, alleging negligence for failing to maintain a proper lookout, driving too fast for conditions, failing to control speed, following too closely, and failing to brake or turn in time. The defendant testified that he was traveling near the speed limit and following at a safe distance, but the vehicle ahead stopped suddenly, causing him to skid. Defense counsel argued the plaintiff failed to prove negligence, asserting that slick roads were not the defendant's fault and that the plaintiff's claimed treatment was not reasonable or necessary, suggesting it was "lawyer-driven." The plaintiff's chiropractor testified about the injuries, their causation, and the necessity of past and future treatment, while the plaintiff and his wife testified about pain and impairment. The court excluded some defense expert testimony and vehicle photos related to impact severity.
After a one-day trial and 40 minutes of deliberation, the jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $100,607, which included damages for past medical expenses, past physical impairment, past physical pain and mental anguish, and future physical pain and mental anguish. The court later denied the defendant's motion for a new trial.
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 Collin 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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