Tarrant County Jury Awards $13,155 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic on an interstate on-ramp when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. Medical records showed pre-existing disc bulges, but the injured driver testified that the accident aggravated their condition and caused pain, leading to chiropractic treatment and time off work.
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
- $13,155
- County
- Tarrant 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 $13,155 is below 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
On February 19, 2015, a plaintiff in Tarrant County, Texas, was involved in a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff's sedan was rear-ended by another sedan on an Interstate 35 on-ramp after the plaintiff stopped for traffic. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligent operation of the vehicle caused the incident. The plaintiff sought damages for alleged neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff claimed disc bulges in the cervical and lumbar spine, acknowledging pre-existing conditions but testifying to no prior symptoms or lengthy treatment before the accident. Following the incident, the plaintiff sought emergency medical care and later chiropractic treatment. The plaintiff claimed an inability to work for approximately two months and sought $10,315 for past medical expenses and $2,840 for past lost earnings, along with compensation for pain, anguish, and impairment.
The defendant denied negligence, asserting the plaintiff had come to a sudden stop. The defense also presented evidence suggesting a minor impact based on scene photos and contended that any injuries were minor, and the duration of treatment and time off work was excessive.
After a one-day trial and two hours of deliberation, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $13,155, an amount matching the combined claims for past medical expenses and lost earnings.
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 Tarrant 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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