Back Strain / Soft Tissue Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A police pursuit of a speeding car led to a collision at an intersection. The fleeing car ran a red light and struck another vehicle that was proceeding through the intersection on a green light. The collision caused the victim's car to roll over. One occupant of the struck vehicle died from their injuries, and the other occupant was seriously injured. The injured occupant and the deceased's estate sued several municipalities, alleging recklessness in the police pursuit. The case was tried against the City of Indianapolis, and a jury awarded damages to the plaintiffs.

One driver was traveling north in the left lane when the other driver, in the right lane, turned left into the driver's path. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver sought treatment for neck pain and was diagnosed with a spinal ligament injury. He continued treatment and received a permanent partial impairment rating. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages.

One driver was traveling west on a highway and the other was traveling south on a road. The driver traveling west allegedly ran a red light and crashed into the driver traveling south. The driver who was hit has treated for chronic back pain. The case went to trial, and the jury assigned fault to both drivers. The jury awarded damages, which were then reduced based on the assigned fault.