Head/Brain Injury Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision resulted in a head injury and brain damage for one of the drivers.

A shopper was injured when a shelf fell on her head while she was in a store undergoing renovations. She later experienced chronic pain and headaches. The shopper sued the construction companies, alleging negligence. The jury found both the shopper and the companies at fault, awarding damages to the shopper.

One driver was stopped on an exit ramp when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver in front reported chronic neck pain and a mild brain injury. The defense argued the injuries were exaggerated and primarily soft-tissue. The jury found the rear driver at fault but awarded damages that did not exceed the insurance policy limits.

An ambulance carrying a passenger collided with another vehicle at an intersection. The passenger was thrown and sustained a head injury. The passenger was hospitalized for ten days, partly due to alcohol withdrawal symptoms aggravated by the crash. The jury found fault with both drivers.

One driver was traveling with her husband when another drunk driver rear-ended their vehicle. The crash caused their car to go off the road and overturn. The injured driver treated for a mild brain injury and soft-tissue symptoms. The case involved claims against the drunk driver and the injured driver's own insurance company for underinsured motorist coverage.

One driver was traveling home from work when the oncoming driver turned left in front of her, causing a collision. The injured driver treated for a mild traumatic brain injury that worsened her pre-existing migraines and anxiety. Her injuries affected her cognitive function, memory, and speech. After the oncoming driver settled, the injured driver sought underinsured motorist coverage from her own insurance company. The jury determined the amount of pain and suffering damages.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The case resulted in a traumatic brain injury for one party. The jury awarded damages.

A drunk driver rear-ended a vehicle carrying two passengers in Mayfield. The collision caused moderate damage, and both passengers claimed to have lost consciousness. They subsequently treated for traumatic brain injuries, with medical evidence including MRIs and EEGs supporting their claims. Witnesses also reported significant changes in their behavior and cognitive abilities after the crash, leading them to move in with relatives. The defense contested the brain injury diagnosis, suggesting alternative explanations for the medical findings and questioning the severity of the reported symptoms.