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Jefferson County • 2018

Louisville, KY Jury Awards $3,429 in Rear-End Collision

One driver was involved in a chain reaction rear-end collision. The defendant struck a vehicle in front of them, which then propelled that vehicle into the plaintiff's stopped car. The defendant admitted fault for the wreck. The plaintiff sought damages for medical treatment, including disc issues and a shoulder injury, and lost wages. The jury deliberated damages only and awarded a portion of the medical expenses.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Shoulder Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Defense
Amount
$3,429
County
Jefferson County, KY
Resolved
2018

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Shoulder Injury
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This verdict-defense of $3,429 is above the median of Undisclosed for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-defense. The typical range is Undisclosed to Undisclosed, based on 18 cases in our database.

Case Overview

On November 6, 2014, a chain-reaction rear-end collision occurred on Outer Loop in Louisville, Kentucky. A defendant's vehicle struck a car, propelling it into the plaintiff's stopped vehicle. The defendant later admitted fault for the collision, and the plaintiff, a court clerk, was transported to an emergency room by ambulance.

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit claiming disc bulges, protrusions, and a shoulder injury resulted from the incident. She sought $16,491 in medical expenses, $3,600 for nine weeks of lost wages, and up to $300,000 for pain and suffering, with evidence suggesting permanent injuries. Treating doctors, a chiropractor and an osteopath, testified on her behalf. The defense minimized the claimed injuries, arguing that the secondary impact to the plaintiff's vehicle was minor and presenting an independent medical examination.

A jury deliberated solely on damages. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,429 for medical expenses but rejected her claims for lost wages and pain and suffering. This outcome aligned with the defense's position that the impact on the plaintiff's vehicle was minor and the claimed injuries were not as severe as asserted.

Understanding This Case

  • 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 Jefferson County, Kentucky. 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.

VerdictlyTM Score

61
/100
Reasonably Fair

This outcome is within expected ranges

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