Head/Brain Injury Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A tractor-trailer rear-ended several vehicles, including a pickup truck, on a highway. The driver of the tractor-trailer was allegedly speeding and not paying attention. The owner of the tractor-trailer was also named for failing to supervise its driver. Some drivers involved suffered injuries, including a severe head injury.

A woman died after her Jeep Liberty collided with a municipal dump truck stopped in a highway lane. The truck's rear bumper guard was allegedly defective, allowing the Jeep to underride the truck. The woman's family sued the truck body manufacturer, alleging design and manufacturing defects. The defense argued the accident was caused by the woman's own negligence and the lack of proper signage by municipal workers.

One person was a passenger in a vehicle when it was broadsided by another vehicle that ran a red light. The impact caused the passenger to hit their head on the driver's side, resulting in a serious head injury. The passenger sued the vehicle manufacturer, alleging a design defect in the car's safety features. The jury found the vehicle had a design defect and also found the other driver at fault.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle collision, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. After hospitalization, the injured person was admitted to a skilled nursing facility. The facility allegedly failed to properly care for the person's skin and nutrition, leading to severe wounds and sepsis. The injured person was transferred to a hospital for treatment, including surgery and wound care. A lawsuit was filed against the facility for negligent care, inadequate staffing, and poor communication with physicians. A trial resulted in a judgment for the injured person.

One driver was slowing to turn left when a tractor-trailer attempted to pass and struck the left front of her vehicle. The collision caused the injured driver's vehicle to go off the road. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and a fractured shoulder.

Two individuals were injured when a large overhead sign being installed tipped over and fell onto their vehicles. One vehicle was struck first, followed by the second vehicle. The injured parties claimed negligence against the company installing the sign and the company that contracted for the work. They alleged the sign installer was negligent in how the job was performed.

A tractor trailer struck a vehicle while it was making a left turn and the truck was attempting to pass it. The collision resulted in multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury.

One driver's vehicle collided with another vehicle, causing it to hit a third vehicle and roll over. The driver of the third vehicle claimed injuries to his head, including a concussion and post-concussion syndrome, leading to daily headaches and cognitive difficulties. He also experienced neck and back pain that resolved. The driver sought damages for lost earning capacity and noneconomic damages.