King County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was rear-ended by a tow truck. Initially, the injured driver had minor injuries but later experienced a severe headache, seizure, and was diagnosed with a ruptured brain aneurysm. The case involved claims of medical negligence for failure to adequately monitor and treat vasospasms, which led to further strokes and prolonged hospitalization.

One driver was slowing to make a right turn when the other driver rear-ended them at low speed. An MRI showed a spinal condition, and surgery improved some symptoms but did not eliminate pain. The defense argued the impact was too minor to cause injury and pointed to pre-existing conditions. An arbitrator found the injured driver credible and awarded damages.

A passenger was in a vehicle that was struck three times from behind by another vehicle. The passenger exited their vehicle after the second impact and was struck a third time while partially outside the car. The third impact pushed the passenger's vehicle forward.

One driver was stopped at an intersection waiting to turn left when their vehicle was hit from behind. The impact pushed their car into oncoming traffic, where it was hit a second time. The car then went off the road and struck a rockery and tree.