Lumbar 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: November 2025
One driver was attempting to turn left from a parking lot onto a busy road. The other driver was proceeding straight in a lane of traffic. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and facial injuries. The defense argued the other driver was not negligent and disputed the extent of the injuries.
One driver was turning left at an intersection when their vehicle collided with another car. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks. One of the occupants also claimed a general injury. The case proceeded to trial regarding the claims of two of the occupants against the driver of the other car. The jury found the driver liable for the accident and determined the total damages.
One driver was involved in a collision. The injured person sustained a low back injury that required surgery. The case resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff.
One driver was proceeding through an intersection when their vehicle was struck by another car. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to their back, neck, and shoulder. The lawsuit alleged the other driver was negligent for ignoring a stop sign. The injured driver underwent multiple surgeries for disc herniations, nerve impingement, and shoulder injuries. They claimed ongoing pain, weakness, and inability to perform daily activities or work.
One driver was involved in a crash. The case involved a low back injury that required surgery.
One driver was traveling south on a street when he collided with a transit bus. The driver claimed the bus driver made an unsafe left turn from the right lane. The bus driver stated she did not see the other vehicle. The driver sought damages for neck, back, and shoulder injuries, including past and future medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling on a highway and another was approaching an intersection with a stop sign. The driver with the stop sign proceeded into the intersection, and the two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including herniated discs. The defense argued the intersection was confusing and the injured driver contributed to the accident.
One driver was traveling on a highway and approached an intersection. The other driver was traveling on a street with a stop sign. The driver with the stop sign proceeded into the intersection, and the two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including herniated discs.
One driver was making a left turn when the other driver struck their vehicle. The injured driver claimed lower back injuries, including aggravation of pre-existing conditions. Medical opinions differed on the extent of the injuries and the necessity of future surgery. The jury found both drivers partially at fault.
One driver was traveling on a highway in Houston during rainy conditions when another driver exited a parking lot and turned into the driver's lane. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc herniations. The defense argued that the injuries were sprains and strains and related to pre-existing conditions, and questioned the extent of missed work.
Lumbar disc injuries involve damage to the intervertebral discs in the lower back, which act as cushions between vertebrae. Injuries range from minor bulges and herniations (where disc material protrudes) to complete ruptures or extrusions (where disc material breaks through the outer layer). These injuries can compress spinal nerves, causing radiating leg pain (sciatica), numbness, tingling, and weakness. Lumbar disc injuries significantly impact mobility, ability to sit or stand for extended periods, and capacity to lift or bend.
Motor vehicle accidents cause lumbar disc injuries through compressive forces during collision impact, rotational forces twisting the spine, sudden deceleration throwing the body forward while the spine remains compressed against the seat, and vertical compression from vehicles being struck and occupants being bounced. High-impact collisions, rollovers, and T-bone crashes create particularly severe spinal forces. Pre-existing disc degeneration can make discs more vulnerable to traumatic injury during accidents.
Conservative treatment starts with rest, anti-inflammatory medications, pain management, and physical therapy focusing on core strengthening and spinal stabilization. Epidural steroid injections may provide temporary relief by reducing nerve inflammation. When conservative treatment fails after 6-12 weeks, surgical options include microdiscectomy (removing herniated disc material), laminectomy (removing bone to relieve nerve pressure), or spinal fusion (permanently joining vertebrae). Recovery from surgery typically requires 6-12 weeks for minimally invasive procedures, longer for fusion. Many patients experience significant improvement, though some develop chronic pain or adjacent segment disease.
Lumbar disc injury cases in Dallas and Tarrant counties require strong medical documentation because defendants often argue disc problems are degenerative rather than traumatic. Key evidence includes MRI scans performed soon after the accident (establishing baseline damage), comparison with any pre-accident imaging, detailed pain journals showing functional limitations, employment records showing work restrictions or missed time, and expert medical testimony from orthopedic surgeons or neurosurgeons explaining how accident forces caused or aggravated the disc injury. Cases requiring surgery typically result in significantly higher settlements due to medical costs, lost wages, and permanent impairment ratings.
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