Facial Injury Settlements: 10 Cases Analyzed

A driver was ejected during a rollover crash after a vehicle malfunctioned. The crash caused facial fractures, abrasions to the face, chest, and abdomen, a knee injury, and a renal injury.

A person was walking when they were struck from behind by a pick-up truck. The injured person alleged the driver was negligent and under the influence. The court granted summary judgment on liability, and a jury awarded damages for past and future losses.

One driver was motorcycling when they rear-ended a sedan and was ejected. The motorcyclist suffered facial injuries, including missing teeth and fractures to the jaw, orbital bones, and nasal bone. The motorcyclist alleged the other driver cut them off, while the defense argued the motorcyclist's high blood alcohol level impaired their judgment and reaction time. The jury found both parties partially liable for the collision.

One driver hit another vehicle from behind. A passenger in the struck vehicle claimed injury to her jaw. The passenger's dentist stated she would have permanent pain and difficulty eating. The defense argued the condition was pre-existing or caused by teeth clenching, and that surgery was not necessary.

One driver claimed injury to her left breast and a ruptured breast implant when her vehicle was hit from behind. The collision occurred near an intersection. The other driver did not dispute fault for the accident. The case settled before a verdict.

One driver was a passenger in a truck that was hit from behind by another driver. The passenger had insurance for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The case involved a dispute over permanent jaw dysfunction.

A pedestrian was walking at an intersection when he was struck by an unidentified driver who fled the scene. The pedestrian claimed injuries including an eye socket fracture, soft tissue injuries, and broken teeth. The defendant argued that the pedestrian did not suffer the claimed injuries. The jury awarded damages, which were then reduced to the fund limit.

One driver was operating a truck when their vehicle was rear-ended by another car. The impact caused the driver to strike their head on the rear window. The case involved uninsured motorist coverage and a prior settlement with the at-fault driver.