Knee Injury Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the other driver's vehicle rear-ended their vehicle. The injured person sustained a meniscus tear to both knees, requiring replacements, and an aggravation of a pre-existing arthritic condition. The defense alleged the accident did not alter the pre-existing knee problems.

One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle. The jury found the defendant driver's negligence caused the accident and that the injured person sustained a permanent injury. The injured person had a pre-existing knee condition.

One driver struck another vehicle from behind while it was stopped. The defendant admitted fault for the collision but contested the extent of the injured person's injuries. The injured person claimed knee and back pain, undergoing surgery for a knee tear. The defense argued the injuries were degenerative and not caused by the accident. A jury awarded damages to the injured person.

One driver was waiting to make a left turn when the other driver rear-ended them. The second driver claimed the first driver stopped suddenly. The injured driver sought treatment for a torn meniscus, requiring surgery.

One driver was turning left at an intersection when the other driver alleged they pulled out in front of them. The first driver claimed the second driver hit their rear fender. The second driver stated they were stopped and the first driver clipped their rear-end.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle while stopped at a traffic light. The driver who caused the collision was reaching for a bottle of water and accidentally accelerated. The jury found the collision caused a permanent injury to the other driver.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing a chain reaction that involved a third vehicle and a tree. The injured person suffered a torn meniscus requiring surgery. The defense argued the injury was not caused by the accident but by the injured person's weight.