Cervical Disc Injury cases from motor vehicle accidents can vary significantly in severity and outcome. These cases involve injuries that may require medical treatment, rehabilitation, and can impact quality of life. Settlement values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, recovery time, and long-term effects on the victim's daily activities and ability to work.
Last updated: December 2025
One driver was stopped in traffic on Interstate 35 when her vehicle was struck from behind. The collision caused a chain reaction, involving four vehicles in total. The injured driver claimed injuries to her head, neck, and back. The case involved disputes over which driver caused the initial impact and the extent of the injured driver's injuries.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and head pain, including a concussion and a herniated disc. The defense argued the injuries were not related to the accident or were pre-existing. The case went to trial, and the jury awarded damages, but the parties later settled for that amount.
A passenger in a stopped car was rear-ended by another vehicle. The passenger experienced pain and had disc injuries in their neck and lower back. Medical expenses were over $16,000. The case went to a jury, which awarded over $204,000.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The person in the stopped car claimed serious neck and back injuries. They had already settled with the driver who hit them and then sought additional benefits from their own insurance company, which had denied the claim. The insurance company argued the initial settlement was sufficient. A jury found the injured person was owed damages for past pain and medical expenses, plus future pain and suffering.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their car was rear-ended by another vehicle. The person in the stopped car claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to trial on causation and damages after liability was admitted.
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.
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended them, pushing their vehicle into a third vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including strains that aggravated pre-existing conditions. The defense argued the collision was not severe enough to cause the claimed injuries and that they were pre-existing.
One driver was stopped to turn into a parking lot when another driver rear-ended them. The first driver claimed neck and back injuries, while the passenger claimed neck injuries. The passenger underwent surgery for disc protrusions and spinal cord contact. The second driver argued the first driver changed lanes suddenly without signaling. The jury found the first driver 80% at fault and the second driver 20% at fault.
One driver failed to stop and rear-ended a vehicle, pushing it into another car. The occupants of the first vehicle alleged injuries to their spinal discs. The defendant denied negligence and the extent of the injuries. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver alleged the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and avoid the collision. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the injured driver had pre-existing conditions. The court found the defendant negligent.
One driver was traveling west on Interstate 380 when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their neck and back, including disc herniations. They sought damages for medical costs, pain, and impairment. The driver of the second vehicle conceded liability, and the trial focused on the extent of the injuries and damages.
One driver was traveling northbound and stopped at an intersection. The other driver, operating a bus, attempted a right turn and struck the stopped vehicle on its rear quarter panel. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury awarded past medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering.
Cervical disc injuries affect the intervertebral discs in the neck, which provide cushioning and flexibility between cervical vertebrae. These injuries include disc bulges, herniations, ruptures, and degenerative changes accelerated by trauma. When damaged discs compress spinal nerves, symptoms include neck pain, radiating arm pain, numbness or tingling in fingers, shoulder pain, headaches, and weakness in arms or hands. Severe cases can affect grip strength, fine motor skills, and ability to perform overhead activities.
Motor vehicle accidents cause cervical disc injuries through hyperflexion/hyperextension (rapid forward and backward neck motion), axial loading forces (vertical compression of the spine), rotational forces twisting the neck beyond normal range, and lateral forces in side-impact collisions. Rear-end collisions and head-on crashes create the most severe cervical forces. The weight of the head (10-12 pounds) acts as a lever during sudden deceleration, creating enormous stress on cervical discs. Improper headrest position or lack of headrest increases injury risk significantly.
Initial treatment includes immobilization with soft cervical collar (limited duration), pain medications, muscle relaxants, and ice/heat therapy. Physical therapy begins once acute pain subsides, focusing on gentle range of motion exercises, postural correction, and neck strengthening. Advanced treatments include cervical epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation. Surgical intervention (anterior cervical discectomy with fusion or artificial disc replacement) becomes necessary when conservative treatment fails or neurological symptoms worsen. Surgery recovery typically requires 6-12 weeks with fusion, allowing return to light activities, though permanent restrictions on heavy lifting and overhead work often remain.
Cervical disc injury cases in Dallas-Fort Worth command higher settlements than soft tissue claims due to objective MRI findings and often surgical intervention. However, defendants frequently argue disc damage was pre-existing degeneration rather than acute trauma. Strong cases require MRI within weeks of accident, documented progression of symptoms correlating with disc pathology, EMG/nerve conduction studies proving nerve compression, neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon testimony establishing traumatic etiology, and vocational expert testimony regarding permanent work restrictions. Surgical cases typically settle for significantly more due to high medical costs ($50,000-$150,000+ for fusion surgery), extended recovery periods, and permanent impairment ratings affecting future earning capacity.
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Data Coverage: 70+ cases analyzed from 2015-2025 in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Median settlement: $25,039. Data last updated: December 2025.
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