Bullitt County Jury Awards $28,069 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another on a highway. The impact caused minimal damage to the vehicles. The injured driver first noticed pain when lifting their arm to pay for items. They treated for a shoulder injury, which included surgery and potential future repair. The defense argued the crash was too minor to cause the claimed injury. A jury found in favor of the injured driver on the threshold issue and awarded medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $28,069
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $28,069 is near the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A rear-end collision occurred on December 20, 2014, on Preston Highway near the Bullitt County line. The plaintiff, operating a large vehicle, was struck by the defendant. Despite minimal vehicle damage, the plaintiff reported developing shoulder pain later that day, attributing it to the impact. The plaintiff subsequently underwent shoulder replacement surgery and anticipated the potential need for future repair.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant, seeking $28,069 for past medical bills, $40,000 for future care, and damages for pain and suffering, which were limited to $100,000 by court instructions. The defendant conceded fault for the crash but argued that the minor impact was insufficient to cause a compensable injury and presented a threshold defense.
A jury resolved the threshold issue in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $28,069 for past medical expenses but rejected claims for future care and pain and suffering. Nearly a month after the verdict, a judgment had not been entered, pending a dispute over the proper disclosure of the plaintiff's medical expenses.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, 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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