Prince George's County Motor Vehicle Collision Settles for $275,000
One driver's vehicle collided with another driver's vehicle. The person in the second vehicle claimed serious injuries and sought damages. The case was filed in court, and the parties later reached a settlement.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $275,000
- County
- Prince George's County, MD
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $275,000 is near the median of $1,052,883 for head/brain injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $50,000 to $11,025,000, based on 22 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle operated by the defendant operator and owned by the defendant owner collided with an automobile driven by the plaintiff in Prince George's County, Maryland. The plaintiff alleged that the collision resulted in serious and permanent personal injuries to her head, body, and limbs, accompanied by pain, mental anguish, and economic loss.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular liability action in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland, asserting claims of negligence against the operator and owner. The case was later removed to the U.S. District Court for Maryland Civil Division. The plaintiff sought $2,000,000 in damages. The defendants denied the allegations in part and asserted affirmative defenses, including contributory negligence and assumption of risks. The parties subsequently settled the case for $275,000.
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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Prince George's 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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