Kentucky Jury Awards $1,063,000 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a brain injury. The injury also caused personality changes and worsened a pre-existing ADHD condition. The case went to trial and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,063,000
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,063,000 is near the median of $671,000 for head/brain injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $90,000 to $6,000,000, based on 61 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident in Kentucky resulted in the plaintiff sustaining a brain injury, personality changes, and the aggravation of a previously diagnosed mild ADHD condition. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, seeking damages for the injuries and alleging negligence on the part of the defendant.
During the trial, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from a neuropsychologist and psychologist, who provided insights into the nature and extent of the plaintiff's injuries. The defendant called an expert in forensic and clinical psychology to testify. Following the proceedings, a jury awarded the plaintiff $1,063,000.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 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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