Car Accident Settlements for Cervical Disc Injury in Texas

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a torn tendon, herniated discs, and required surgery. She claimed the other driver was speeding, following too closely, and distracted by his cell phone. The injured driver also alleged the company that employed the other driver failed to enforce its safety policies. The jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages.

A truck carrying passengers rolled over after striking two cows that had escaped onto a dark road. The driver's son and a passerby rescued the injured passenger before the truck caught fire. The passenger sustained severe injuries, including fractures and a brain injury, and required multiple surgeries. He testified to permanent disability and ongoing pain.

One driver ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The injured driver underwent neck surgery and experienced recurring pain, requiring further treatment and future medical care. The defense argued the injured driver was comparatively negligent and the accident was unavoidable.

A rancher was on his ATV near his property entrance when an 18-wheeler reversed and collided with the ATV, pushing it about 15 feet. The rancher claimed neck injuries. The defense argued the truck did not strike the ATV and that the rancher was distracted. Medical experts disagreed on the cause and severity of the claimed injuries.

One driver was rear-ended by another driver in a collision. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their neck and lower back. The other driver and their employer were found responsible for the collision. The injured driver sought medical treatment, including injections, and claimed ongoing pain and impairment. The defense argued the collision caused only minor injuries and disputed the need for extensive future treatment.

A driver was stopped at a traffic signal when the vehicle behind him, an 18-wheeler, rear-ended his pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck claimed he suffered neck injuries, including a herniated disc, which caused radiating pain and numbness. He underwent various treatments, including physical therapy and injections, and sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. The defense disputed the cause of the injuries and the severity of the impact.

A police officer failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and broadsided a driver in Houston. The driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc herniations and radiating pain. She underwent surgery and physical therapy. The jury found the officer negligent.

One driver was traveling west on a street and the other driver was traveling north. The northbound driver stopped at a yield sign and then proceeded, colliding with the westbound vehicle in the intersection. The westbound driver sued for negligence, and the owner of the northbound vehicle was also sued. The injured driver claimed a herniated disc, aggravation of a pre-existing lumbar injury, and psychological issues. The case was settled in mediation.

One driver alleged another driver, a police officer, negligently caused a collision. The officer's employer claimed immunity. The collision occurred in Harris County, resulting in serious injuries to one driver, including a cervical spine injury requiring surgery. The jury found the officer negligent and awarded damages, which the court adjusted.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped on the road. The impact caused the passenger in the first vehicle to hit his head. The injured person claimed injuries to his head, neck, and lower back. He underwent physical therapy, pain management, and two surgeries. He was unable to return to his previous job as a welder.

One driver struck the rear of another vehicle, causing it to flip and land on its roof. The injured driver sustained serious injuries, including disc damage and a brain injury. The defense argued the accident was due to the injured driver's own fault or actions of others. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain, suffering, and medical care.

A charter bus carrying passengers veered off a highway and struck a barrier before rolling over. The passengers claimed multiple injuries from the crash. The driver was found negligent in operating the vehicle. One passenger sustained a fractured cervical disc requiring surgery and claimed pain, limitations, and emotional distress. The other passenger suffered bruising and lacerations and also claimed emotional distress.