Shoulder Injury Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Following the collision, the injured person was diagnosed with bursitis that required surgery. Later, the injured person developed a condition requiring cervical fusion surgery. The injured person claimed the cervical surgeries were related to the accident, while the other party admitted liability for the initial treatment but disputed the necessity of the later surgeries.

One driver lost control of their vehicle in a single-car accident. The passenger in the vehicle sustained an elbow and shoulder injury, resulting in a 13 percent whole-body impairment.

One driver was proceeding along a roadway when the other driver pulled out from a side street, causing a collision. The injured driver was taken to the hospital and later developed pain in their neck, back, wrist, and shoulder. An MRI revealed a tear in the rotator cuff tendons. The injured driver required injections and suffered from emotional distress. The jury found the defendant mostly liable for the accident.

Two passengers were injured when the pickup truck they were riding in was rear-ended by a pizza delivery car. The driver of the pickup truck was stopped at a stop sign, preparing to turn. The driver of the car failed to stop and collided with the back of the pickup truck. One passenger suffered a torn shoulder labrum and a cervical injury, requiring surgery and physical therapy. The other passenger sustained a compression fracture of two vertebrae. Both claimed permanent pain and impairment.

One driver was stopped in traffic when the vehicle behind her rear-ended her, pushing her car into the vehicle in front. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder, including a torn labrum and aggravation of preexisting conditions. She sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the injuries were preexisting and unrelated to the accident.

One driver alleged the other driver was negligent and hit their vehicle from behind. The injured driver sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries requiring surgery. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries and damages, suggesting a pre-existing shoulder condition. The case proceeded to a bench trial.

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their pickup truck. The injured driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The defense argued the shoulder injury was pre-existing. The case was tried as a bench trial.

One driver was leaving a stop sign in a parking lot when they collided with another vehicle. The first driver claimed head and shoulder injuries. The other driver stated they were inching out of a parking space and the first driver was speeding. The police report indicated the second driver admitted to hitting the first driver.

A passenger in a car was broadsided at an intersection when the other driver ran a red light. The injured person claimed a shoulder injury and sought damages for medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain. The defense argued the injury was a sprain and not necessarily related to the accident. The case went to a jury for a determination of damages.

One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, including a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. The defense argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver's complaints were exaggerated due to prior issues. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.

One driver was traveling in Houston, Texas when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged they suffered permanent injuries to their shoulder, neck, back, and knee. The shoulder injury required surgery. The defendant admitted to causing the collision but disputed that the injuries were related to the accident.

One driver was turning left when their SUV collided with the side of a minivan carrying a passenger. The SUV driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The passenger claimed neck and shoulder injuries.