Jury Awards $2.26 Million for Head Injury in Event Negligence
A spectator was struck in the head by an exploding car engine at an event. The plaintiff alleged the event organizers failed to provide a safety fence to protect spectators.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,260,000
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $2,260,000 is near the median of $510,805 for head/brain injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $52,650 to $4,929,085, based on 77 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff sustained a head injury after a car engine exploded during an event. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant(s) were negligent by failing to provide an adequate safety fence to protect spectators from potential hazards.
To support the claims of injury and damages, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from professionals in fields including biomechanics, accident reconstruction, neurology, ophthalmology, otology, psychology, neuropsychology, speech pathology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and forensic economics.
Following a trial, the plaintiff was awarded $2,260,000. The judgment indicated the jury found in favor of the plaintiff's claims regarding the defendant's alleged failure to implement sufficient safety measures.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 Maricopa County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, 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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