Left Turn Collision Negligence Settles for $18,500
One driver attempted to make a left turn in front of another driver's oncoming vehicle at an intersection. The two vehicles collided. The first driver claimed neck and back injuries, including the need for surgery and carpal tunnel injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Anne Arundel County, MD
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $10,000 is near the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred at a signal-controlled intersection when a defendant driver attempted a left turn in front of an oncoming plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant failed to yield the right-of-way. The plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries, the need for cervical fusion, and bilateral carpal tunnel injuries resulting from the accident.
The defendant admitted liability for the collision but contested the extent of the plaintiff's claimed damages. A jury awarded the plaintiff $10,000. However, the plaintiff ultimately received $18,500, which was paid pursuant to a high/low agreement made between the parties.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Anne Arundel County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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