137 Kentucky car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

A police pursuit began when a driver failed to use his turn signal and fled from an officer at high speed. The driver ran a red light, striking two vehicles and then a moped. The moped driver suffered fatal injuries, and a passenger on another moped sustained emotional distress. The families sued the police department, alleging negligent pursuit due to the minor traffic violation and violation of pursuit policy. The jury found the driver 97% at fault and the police officer 3% at fault.

A motorcyclist was hit by a car that crossed the center line. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and later died. The driver of the car had been drinking before the crash. The motorcyclist's widow filed a lawsuit against the driver, the owner of the park where the driver had been drinking, and others.

A man became paralyzed after a car accident and later developed a painful ulcer. He received pain management treatment that included opioids. His medication dosage was significantly reduced, and when his pain medication ran out, he was unable to get more from his doctors. He died by suicide shortly after. His estate sued the pain management clinic and doctors, alleging negligence in managing his pain medication and a failure to provide care when his medication ran out, which they argued led to his death. The defense argued they reasonably managed his care and that he was not suicidal.

A shopper was struck twice by a Wal-Mart employee pushing a loaded cart. The shopper initially experienced shoulder pain and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The case involved claims of negligence and sought damages for medical expenses, economic losses, and pain and suffering.

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 south on a road and the other driver was traveling east. The driver traveling east ran a stop sign and collided with the driver traveling south. The collision resulted in fractures to both ankles, a broken wrist, and fractured ribs for the driver who was hit. After surgery and rehabilitation, the injured driver experienced post-traumatic arthritis in her leg, causing difficulty walking and impacting her ability to care for her disabled adult child.

A traffic control supervisor was ejected from the bed of a flatbed truck during a construction zone accident. The case involved a claim for underinsured motorist benefits following a debilitating motor vehicle incident.

A road construction worker was rear-ended while riding in a company pickup truck. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, a scalp laceration, and back and shoulder problems. He also experienced major depression and PTSD, preventing him from returning to work.