Jury Awards $226,900 for Passenger Injuries in Single-Car Accident
One driver lost control of their vehicle in a single-car accident. The passenger in the vehicle sustained an elbow and shoulder injury, resulting in a 13 percent whole-body impairment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $226,900
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Physical Injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $226,900 is above the median of $39,790 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $11,471 to $130,842, based on 23 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A passenger sustained elbow and shoulder injuries, including a 13 percent whole body impairment, after the driver of the vehicle lost control in a single-car accident. The injured passenger subsequently filed a lawsuit seeking damages related to the incident.
During the trial, both the plaintiff and the defendant presented expert testimony. Experts addressed areas such as forensic economics, orthopedic surgery, vocational rehabilitation, and life care planning, likely disputing the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and long-term financial impact. After hearing the evidence, a jury awarded the plaintiff $226,900.
Understanding This Case
- 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 Maricopa County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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