Louisville Jury Awards $39,161 for Medical Bills in Red-Light Crash
One driver alleged the other driver ran a red light, causing a t-bone collision. The injured driver sought medical treatment for shoulder pain, which included surgery. The defense argued the injury was not directly related to the crash and was more likely due to the injured driver's active lifestyle. The jury found the defendant at fault and awarded the injured driver a portion of their medical bills.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $39,161
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $39,161 is near the median of $65,218 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $198,242, based on 33 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred at the intersection of St. Matthews Avenue and Shelbyville Road, involving the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant ran a red light, causing a moderate T-bone impact. Nine days after the incident, the plaintiff sought initial treatment in New Albany for shoulder pain. After an 18-month gap in treatment, the plaintiff returned, and an MRI revealed a labral tear. Surgical repair of the shoulder was performed in September 2023.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, asserting the defendant was responsible for the crash. The plaintiff sought $70,992 for medical bills and an additional $250,000 for pain and suffering. The defendant contested liability for the collision and disputed the extent of damages. The defense argued the labral tear, diagnosed 18 months post-incident, was more likely related to the plaintiff's active lifestyle, which included golf, volleyball, and kayaking. An independent medical examination from Louisville was presented. The defendant also raised a defense concerning the threshold of reasonably necessary medical expenses.
The case proceeded to a three-day jury trial. The jury first found for the plaintiff on the threshold question. The jury then determined the defendant was solely at fault for the crash. The plaintiff was awarded $39,161 for medical bills but received no damages for pain and suffering. All findings, except for the threshold question, were unanimous. A judgment of $29,161 was entered for the plaintiff, representing the raw verdict less personal injury protection (PIP) benefits.
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 2024, 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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