Shoulder Injury Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was leaving a stop sign in a parking lot when they collided with another vehicle. The first driver claimed head and shoulder injuries. The other driver stated they were inching out of a parking space and the first driver was speeding. The police report indicated the second driver admitted to hitting the first driver.

A passenger in a car was broadsided at an intersection when the other driver ran a red light. The injured person claimed a shoulder injury and sought damages for medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain. The defense argued the injury was a sprain and not necessarily related to the accident. The case went to a jury for a determination of damages.

One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, including a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. The defense argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver's complaints were exaggerated due to prior issues. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.

One driver was traveling in Houston, Texas when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged they suffered permanent injuries to their shoulder, neck, back, and knee. The shoulder injury required surgery. The defendant admitted to causing the collision but disputed that the injuries were related to the accident.

One driver was turning left when their SUV collided with the side of a minivan carrying a passenger. The SUV driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The passenger claimed neck and shoulder injuries.

One driver was making a left turn when the other driver ran a red light and hit her vehicle. The injured driver claimed a shoulder injury. The case proceeded to trial on damages after liability was admitted.

One driver was stopped or slowing to turn when the vehicle behind her struck her car. The driver of the rear vehicle received a ticket for failing to control her speed. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries, including aggravation of pre-existing conditions. She underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff and treated for her back and neck pain. The defense argued the shoulder tear was degenerative and unrelated to the accident.

A cyclist was test-riding bicycles when a car attempted a left turn and struck him. The cyclist claimed the car driver failed to yield the right of way. The car driver argued the cyclist was at fault. The cyclist sustained abrasions and a sprained ankle, and claimed ongoing shoulder pain. The defense expert suggested the shoulder injury was pre-existing.