Oldham County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $40,494 in Rear-End Collision

A rear-end collision occurred. The injured person sustained a Lis Franc fracture. A jury awarded damages for pain and suffering, with a reduction for comparative fault.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Leg / Foot Injury

Rear-end

Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome: Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount: $40,494
County: Dallas County, KY
Resolved: 2015

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type: Leg / Foot Injury
Accident Type: Rear-end
Case Type: Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $40,494 is below the median of $317,002 for leg / foot injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $75,000 to $1,092,761, based on 25 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A rear-end motor vehicle collision in Lagrange, Kentucky, prompted a negligence lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged the incident caused a Lis Franc fracture. Following a trial in Oldham County, a jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $67,491. However, the jury also assigned 40% comparative fault to the plaintiff, reducing the final judgment to $40,494.

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 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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