One driver rear-ended another on a highway. The at-fault driver admitted fault. The injured driver was treated for neck and back strain and later sought chiropractic care. Evidence of a disc protrusion in his neck was also presented. The defense argued the injuries were exaggerated and pre-existing.
One driver stopped in traffic and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The injured driver reported neck pain and a headache. He received medical treatment for a soft-tissue injury, including physical therapy and injections. The case involved uninsured motorist coverage from the injured driver's insurance carrier. The jury awarded damages for medical bills, future care, and pain and suffering.
One driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle in an intersection. The injured passenger sought coverage from their own insurance carrier after exhausting the at-fault driver's policy. The case focused on the extent of the passenger's injuries and pain and suffering. The jury awarded damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
One driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle in downtown Louisville. The passenger in the struck vehicle sought treatment for aggravated cervical and disc conditions, experiencing radiating pain. Medical bills totaled $19,478. The passenger also sought damages for pain and suffering. The defense argued the injury was minimal and noted a prior history of similar complaints. The jury awarded $119,478.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the driver behind them reached for an ear bud, became distracted, and rear-ended the stopped vehicle. The collision was moderate. The injured driver did not report an injury at the scene and sought treatment a day later. An MRI showed disc herniations in the neck and back. The injured driver experienced ongoing pain and had significant gaps in treatment. The jury awarded damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
One driver stopped for a bicyclist and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver treated for soft-tissue symptoms, later receiving physical therapy. An MRI showed a protruding disc, deemed incidental. After a gap in care, a facet joint injury was identified and treated. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical bills, impairment, and pain and suffering.
One driver turned left into an intersection and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The driver who turned admitted fault for the collision. The other driver sustained a broken wrist and bruised ribs. She underwent surgery for her wrist but experienced ongoing pain and a clicking sensation. She also received chiropractic treatment for soft-tissue symptoms. The jury awarded damages for medical bills, lost wages, and past and future pain and suffering.
One driver ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle. The injured passenger treated for neck, arm, and knee pain. The case went to trial on damages, where the jury awarded money for past and future suffering.
A driver was stopped in traffic when another vehicle rear-ended them. The impact pushed the plaintiff's vehicle into another car. The plaintiff sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defense argued the crash was minor and the injuries were not directly related to the incident.
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.
One driver was stopped at a red light, intending to turn. Another driver ran the red light and collided with a second vehicle that had entered the intersection. The first vehicle was then struck by the second vehicle. The injured person treated for neck and shoulder pain, later undergoing surgery and requiring a future shoulder replacement.
Dallas County • 2017
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