Greenup Jury Awards $50,000 in Underinsured Motorist Claim
One driver ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle. The injured passenger treated for neck, arm, and knee pain. The case went to trial on damages, where the jury awarded money for past and future suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $108,118
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $108,118 is above the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Worthington on September 1, 2014, a passenger was injured when another driver ran a stop sign and struck the vehicle in which she was riding. The at-fault driver conceded fault, and the plaintiff settled for the driver's $25,000 policy limits.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit against her own underinsured motorist (UIM) carrier, the defendant, seeking additional damages under her $50,000 policy. She claimed radiating neck, arm, and knee pain, along with $28,118 in medical bills. The plaintiff also sought $75,000 for future care, including a proposed neck surgery. The defendant disputed the injury's extent and the necessity of future surgery. The court precluded mention of UIM coverage to the jury.
The case proceeded to a damages-only trial in Greenup. The jury awarded the plaintiff her past medical expenses. It also awarded $50,000 for past suffering and $30,000 for future suffering but rejected claims for future medical care. The raw verdict totaled $108,118. Due to the UIM policy limits and prior settlement, the final judgment was anticipated to be $50,000 for the plaintiff.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2018, 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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