Shoulder Injury Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person sustained a shoulder injury. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the plaintiff.

One driver was stopped in traffic when the vehicle behind her rear-ended her, pushing her car into the vehicle in front. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder, including a torn labrum and aggravation of preexisting conditions. She sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the injuries were preexisting and unrelated to the accident.

A passenger in a car was injured when a cable company truck passed too closely, causing another car to hit the truck and then the passenger's car. The passenger also claimed the host driver contributed to the accident. The other driver said a phantom driver caused the crash, but this was disputed. The passenger sustained shoulder and knee injuries.

One driver alleged the other driver was negligent and hit their vehicle from behind. The injured driver sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries requiring surgery. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries and damages, suggesting a pre-existing shoulder condition. The case proceeded to a bench trial.

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their pickup truck. The injured driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The defense argued the shoulder injury was pre-existing. The case was tried as a bench trial.

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.

One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle at an intersection. The injured driver had insurance coverage with the defendant for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The case went to a jury verdict.

One driver was rear-ended while stopped at an intersection. The collision caused injuries including a torn rotator cuff. The jury found the accident caused damage but that the injured person was not permanently injured.