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

A police pursuit began when a driver failed to use his turn signal and fled from an officer at high speed. The driver ran a red light, striking two vehicles and then a moped. The moped driver suffered fatal injuries, and a passenger on another moped sustained emotional distress. The families sued the police department, alleging negligent pursuit due to the minor traffic violation and violation of pursuit policy. The jury found the driver 97% at fault and the police officer 3% at fault.

A motorcyclist was hit by a car that crossed the center line. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and later died. The driver of the car had been drinking before the crash. The motorcyclist's widow filed a lawsuit against the driver, the owner of the park where the driver had been drinking, and others.

A man became paralyzed after a car accident and later developed a painful ulcer. He received pain management treatment that included opioids. His medication dosage was significantly reduced, and when his pain medication ran out, he was unable to get more from his doctors. He died by suicide shortly after. His estate sued the pain management clinic and doctors, alleging negligence in managing his pain medication and a failure to provide care when his medication ran out, which they argued led to his death. The defense argued they reasonably managed his care and that he was not suicidal.

A traffic control supervisor was ejected from the bed of a flatbed truck during a construction zone accident. The case involved a claim for underinsured motorist benefits following a debilitating motor vehicle incident.

A road construction worker was rear-ended while riding in a company pickup truck. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, a scalp laceration, and back and shoulder problems. He also experienced major depression and PTSD, preventing him from returning to work.

A retired executive was stopped at a red light when her car was hit from behind by a commercial vehicle. She initially sought treatment for soft-tissue symptoms but later underwent two surgeries for her neck and back. Her medical bills were substantial, and she sought damages for past and future pain and suffering. The defense argued the crash was minor and not responsible for her complaints, attributing them to degenerative conditions. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses and suffering.

A man shopping at a store sat on a display chair that collapsed, causing him to fall. He experienced pain and sought medical treatment, including surgery for his back and neck. He sued the store and the chair manufacturer for his injuries. The jury awarded him damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.

A trucker was watching movies on his phone and crashed into a stopped SUV at highway speed. The SUV was pushed into a box truck and then spun into the median, catching fire. The SUV driver died in the accident.

One driver was responding to a domestic violence call in a police vehicle with flashing lights but no siren. The driver was speeding through an intersection with a red light. Another driver entered the intersection with a green light and broadsided the police vehicle. Both vehicles were destroyed. The driver who entered the intersection suffered a shattered tibial plateau and underwent knee surgery.

One driver rear-ended a dump truck. The driver claimed the truck pulled out in front of them. The truck had several violations and the driver had an expired medical card. The other party claimed the driver was likely on a cell phone and not wearing glasses, and never tried to brake. A jury found the driver 90% at fault for the collision.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a brain injury. The injury also caused personality changes and worsened a pre-existing ADHD condition. The case went to trial and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended them. The crash caused minor damage to the first vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for pain and suffering, medical bills, and future care, linking their condition to the collision. The defense questioned the connection between the crash and the claimed injuries. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages.