Kings County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A passenger in a car was injured when a tractor-trailer struck the car, causing it to lose control and be hit again by another vehicle. The passenger claimed the tractor-trailer driver was negligent. The defense argued the injuries were due to pre-existing conditions. The case settled before trial.

A car crash occurred at an intersection. The case involved a motor vehicle accident. Experts in economics, health care finance, health care management, and neurological surgery provided testimony.

One driver was rear-ended by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a lumbar herniation requiring surgery. The case settled after jury selection for $1,100,000.

One driver alleged the other driver ran a stop sign, causing a collision. The first driver claimed injuries to their back and shoulder requiring surgery. The second driver stated they stopped at the stop sign before entering the intersection and was struck by the first driver. Evidence showed the first driver was involved in a later accident, but injuries from that incident were to the other shoulder. The jury found the second driver 100% at fault.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The first driver claimed neck and knee injuries. The second driver argued the first driver stopped short and also disputed the severity of the injuries. A jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed the collision caused back injuries, including a herniated disc, requiring surgery and resulting in permanent pain. The other driver argued that the injuries were pre-existing or related to weight. The jury awarded $1,500,000, but the case settled for $900,000.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver hit their car from behind. The first driver claimed this caused permanent back and neck injuries. The second driver questioned the severity of the injuries and whether the collision caused them. The jury awarded the first driver $850,000.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle while it was stopped at an intersection. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to his neck, lumbar, and thoracic spine. The other driver argued the injuries were due to degeneration. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering.

A pedestrian was struck by an unidentified vehicle in an intersection. The collision caused fatal injuries. The pedestrian's estate filed a lawsuit against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages for wrongful death.

A pedestrian was struck by an unknown hit-and-run driver. The pedestrian sustained fatal head and pelvic injuries. The plaintiff argued the insurer was responsible for damages. The defense claimed the pedestrian was partially at fault. A jury awarded $750,000, which was later modified to $50,000 based on insurance law limits.

One driver struck another vehicle from behind, causing the plaintiff passenger to hit her head and twist her back. The plaintiff claimed a closed head injury with neurological deficits and a herniated disc. The defense argued the imaging was negative for a herniation and the plaintiff exaggerated symptoms. The jury found both drivers negligent and awarded damages.

Two drivers collided at an intersection where both had stop signs. One driver claimed the other failed to yield, causing the crash. The other driver asserted they were in the intersection first and had the right of way. The injured driver reported a fractured ankle, neck issues with nerve involvement, and shoulder impingement causing permanent pain. The jury found the first driver 100% at fault.