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

One driver was rear-ended by another driver whose brakes had been slipping. The driver who was rear-ended treated for a mild traumatic brain injury and soft-tissue pain in the shoulder, neck, and back. Medical bills were incurred. The case went to trial on damages only, with the jury awarding the amount of the medical bills.

A pedestrian was walking in a crosswalk with a walk signal when a driver turning left struck her. The pedestrian was treated for soft-tissue injuries. The jury found fault equally between the pedestrian and the driver. The pedestrian was awarded her medical expenses but no damages for future care or suffering.

One driver was visiting family when they were rear-ended by another driver. The collision caused minor damage and resulted in the injured driver being taken to the hospital for treatment of soft-tissue symptoms and a bruised knee. After returning home, the injured driver was diagnosed with a lumbar disc injury and underwent treatment, including an injection that did not provide relief. The injured driver continued to experience occasional flare-ups. The case involved a dispute over the extent of the injuries and medical expenses, with the defense arguing the forces of the crash were insufficient to cause serious injury.

One driver was speeding at nearly 100 mph and ran a stop sign, crashing into a stone wall. The driver and two passengers died at the scene. A fourth passenger survived with serious injuries. The estates of the deceased passengers sued the driver's estate for negligence. The jury found the driver 100% at fault and awarded damages for funeral expenses.

One driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle. The driver who ran the red light admitted fault for the collision. The injured driver initially denied injury but later sought treatment for several issues, including a jammed thumb, ankle strain, and ongoing soft-tissue symptoms. The defense argued that the injured driver's symptoms were due to pre-existing degenerative conditions and not the crash. A jury found that the crash caused the injured driver's injuries and awarded damages.

A driver was rear-ended in a collision. The injured driver sought damages for neck and back pain, as well as medical expenses. The jury awarded a portion of the medical expenses and an amount for pain and suffering.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing soft tissue injuries. The case resulted in a plaintiff verdict.

One driver rear-ended another in heavy traffic. The collision caused minor damage. The injured person treated for soft tissue symptoms and headaches. The jury considered damages only, awarding an amount for past and future care, and pain and suffering. The judge later reduced the award to account for personal injury protection payments.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in an injury. The case went to trial and a verdict was reached.

One driver struck the back of another driver's vehicle. The collision caused minor damage. The injured person treated for soft-tissue pain in their back and shoulder, which a doctor testified was aggravated by the crash. The injured person stated they had ongoing pain that affected their ability to play golf. The defense argued the symptoms were related to pre-existing arthritis and the crash only caused a temporary aggravation. The jury awarded the injured person their medical expenses and additional damages for pain and suffering.

A cyclist was riding her bicycle at 22 mph when a driver ran a stop sign and collided with her. The cyclist was treated for soft-tissue injuries and completed a triathlon nine days later. She continued to experience back pain and sued the driver for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The jury found fault with both parties, assigning 85% to the driver and 15% to the cyclist. The cyclist was awarded damages after accounting for comparative fault.

One driver was texting and crossed the center line, crashing into a school bus. The school bus driver tried to avoid the collision but could not. The school bus driver sought care for soft-tissue pain and headaches after the crash. The other driver argued the crash was too minor to have caused a compensable injury and pointed to the school bus driver's prior accident history. The jury awarded the school bus driver his medical bills but rejected claims for future care and pain and suffering.