Kentucky Jury Awards $18,675 in Right-of-Way Collision
One driver was involved in a crash at an intersection when the other driver turned in front of him. The impact was significant, and the at-fault driver conceded fault. The injured driver was taken to the ER for soft-tissue symptoms and later underwent physical therapy. His medical bills totaled over $13,000. The jury awarded him his medical expenses and some compensation for past suffering, but no future damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $18,675
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $18,675 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff was involved in a right-of-way collision on June 7, 2013, at the intersection of New Cut Road and Southside Drive in Kentucky. The defendant's vehicle turned in front of the plaintiff's car, resulting in a significant impact, for which the defendant conceded fault. The plaintiff, then 30 years old, was transported to an emergency room, where treatment for soft-tissue symptoms was provided before release. Following this, the plaintiff underwent a course of physical therapy, and an osteopath later diagnosed chronic pain, prescribing a TENS unit.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, seeking to recover $13,675 in medical expenses, along with $68,000 for past pain and suffering and an additional $20,000 for future pain and suffering. The defendant contended that the claimed injuries were minimal and disputed that all of the plaintiff's treatments were directly caused by the crash, based on a medical record review.
After deliberating, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the full $13,675 requested for medical expenses and an additional $5,000 for past pain and suffering. However, the jury did not award any damages for future pain and suffering. The total verdict amounted to $18,675, and a consistent judgment was entered and later satisfied by the defendant.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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 2015, 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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