131 Kentucky car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the vehicle behind them rear-ended them. The driver who was hit sought medical treatment the next day for soft-tissue symptoms. The case involved disputes over whether the collision caused a compensable injury and conflicting accounts of who was driving the second vehicle. After two trials, the court determined liability and awarded damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

One driver rear-ended another driver who was stopped at a red light. The crash caused minor damage. The injured driver treated for shoulder pain, underwent physical therapy, and eventually had surgery. Medical bills and lost wages were claimed. The defense argued the collision was too minor to cause a compensable injury. The jury awarded damages for medicals, lost wages, and past pain and suffering.

A vehicle stopped at a red light was rear-ended by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle reported soft-tissue injuries and sought medical treatment days or weeks after the crash. The case proceeded to trial on damages after liability and causation were established. The court awarded damages to the plaintiffs.

One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver initially continued her trip but sought medical treatment upon her return. She complained of neck pain, hip pain, and hearing loss. Medical bills totaled approximately $75,000. The defense argued the injuries were less severe than claimed. A jury awarded damages for medicals and pain and suffering.

One driver stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by the other driver. The driver who was hit sought damages for a back strain, including medical expenses and pain and suffering. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries were not compensable. The jury awarded the injured driver medical expenses and an amount for pain and suffering.

One driver rear-ended another driver on a city street. The impact caused minor damage to the vehicles. The injured driver treated for neck stiffness and sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. A jury found the at-fault driver responsible and awarded damages.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle. The collision caused minor damage. The injured driver sought medical treatment for neck pain, which led to surgery. The case proceeded to trial on damages only after liability was established by default. A jury awarded the injured driver a portion of his medical bills but no compensation for pain and suffering.

One driver rear-ended another at an intersection. The first driver admitted fault for the collision, which was minor. The injured driver treated for chronic neck pain and a temporary aggravation of a low-back injury. A jury awarded the injured driver $10,007 for medical expenses, but zero for pain and suffering.

One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was rear-ended by another driver. The driver who was stopped complained that the other driver stopped short on a yellow light, sharing some blame. The injured driver treated for whiplash and radiating pain, with medical bills of $7,775. Their passenger also presented an injury claim with soft-tissue symptoms and medicals of $7,365. The jury assessed fault at 90% to the defendant and 10% to the plaintiff. The passenger was awarded their medicals plus $2,200 for pain and suffering, totaling $9,565. The injured driver was awarded their medicals and $7,000 for pain and suffering, totaling $14,755.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle experienced pain in their neck and back.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped. The driver who caused the crash admitted fault. The injured person complained of neck and back pain and sought treatment. Medical bills and lost wages were claimed. The defense argued the forces of the crash were too low to cause significant injury. The jury awarded less than the medical bills and lost wages combined, and less than the state's threshold for damages.

One driver rear-ended another in Louisville. The first driver looked away just before the collision. The injured driver sought treatment for soft-tissue symptoms, including chiropractic care and physical therapy. The at-fault driver was uninsured, so the injured driver sought uninsured motorist benefits from her own insurance company. The insurance company argued the accident was too minor to have caused an injury and that the medical bills were not reasonably necessary. The jury found that the injured driver had incurred medical bills but rejected any award for pain and suffering.