Head/Brain Injury cases from motor vehicle accidents can vary significantly in severity and outcome. These cases involve injuries that may require medical treatment, rehabilitation, and can impact quality of life. Settlement values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, recovery time, and long-term effects on the victim's daily activities and ability to work.
Last updated: November 2025
A 19-year-old employee of a car dealership was speeding and struck a 69-year-old victim. The victim suffered injuries including a broken arm, leg laceration, and allegedly a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the employee 80 percent at fault and the victim 20 percent at fault. The case resulted in a settlement.
One driver was hit from behind by a cement truck while stopped at a toll station. The driver who was hit suffered injuries to their neck, back, ankle, and a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the driver who was hit was entitled to recover damages for pain, impairment, lost earnings, and medical expenses.
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 alleged the other driver changed lanes unsafely, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed severe injuries to their head, neck, and back. The defense argued the injured driver's own negligence contributed to the accident. The jury found in favor of the defendants.
A child riding as a passenger was injured when the car they were in was hit from behind. The collision caused a chain reaction, pushing the child's car into the car in front of it. The child suffered a concussion and required medical treatment.
A woman was driving north on a highway when she encountered a convoy of three southbound vehicles, including a tractor-trailer with a wide load and two pilot cars. The lead pilot car, driven by the wife of the tractor-trailer driver, entered the northbound lane and waved a flag, attempting to alert the oncoming driver. The oncoming driver swerved onto the shoulder and then back into the lane, colliding with the tractor-trailer's load. The impact caused a fatal head injury to the woman. The lawsuit alleged negligence in the operation of the vehicles and handling of the transport job. Most defendants settled before trial, and the case proceeded against one driver.
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a commercial truck driver. The injured driver alleged the truck driver changed lanes unsafely, causing a collision and severe injuries to her head, neck, and back. She also claimed the trucking company was negligent in its hiring and supervision of the driver. The jury found that the injured driver's own negligence contributed to the accident.
One driver was intoxicated and drove the wrong way on a freeway exit ramp, causing a head-on collision. The other driver suffered severe injuries and passed away two weeks later. The crash occurred after the intoxicated driver was allegedly over-served alcohol at a bar.
One driver was exiting a private driveway and turned left into the path of another vehicle. The driver who exited the driveway did not check for approaching traffic. The collision caused the injured driver to lose consciousness. The injured driver was diagnosed with a concussion and later a traumatic brain injury, experiencing headaches and cognitive issues.
One driver drove the wrong way on a freeway exit ramp while intoxicated, causing a head-on collision. The other driver suffered severe head and neck injuries, fell into a coma, and passed away two weeks later. The jury found the intoxicated driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was slowing down in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back, head, and neck. The other driver's insurance paid some of its policy limit. The injured driver then sued their own insurance company for underinsured motorist benefits, claiming their damages exceeded the amount recovered. The defense conceded fault for the accident, and the trial focused on the extent of the injuries.
An infant suffered severe head injuries when the car seat he was in was struck broadside in a vehicle collision. The infant's head hit the interior of the car door due to the impact. The lawsuit alleged the car seat was defectively designed and lacked adequate warnings. The jury found the car seat manufacturer and the driver who struck the vehicle liable for damages.
Head and brain injuries from motor vehicle accidents range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries affecting cognitive function, memory, and personality. These injuries occur when the head strikes objects during collision or when the brain moves violently within the skull due to rapid acceleration/deceleration forces. Symptoms include headaches, confusion, memory problems, mood changes, sensitivity to light and sound, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness or coma.
Motor vehicle accidents cause head injuries through direct impact (striking steering wheel, dashboard, windows, or other vehicle components), rapid deceleration causing the brain to slam against the skull interior, rotational forces twisting the brain within the skull, and penetrating trauma from shattered glass or metal. Unrestrained occupants, motorcycle riders, and pedestrians struck by vehicles face the highest risk. Even with airbag deployment and seatbelts, high-speed collisions generate forces sufficient to cause significant brain trauma.
Mild concussions require cognitive rest (limiting screen time, reading, and mental exertion), gradual return to normal activities, and monitoring for worsening symptoms. Moderate to severe brain injuries may require emergency neurosurgery to relieve intracranial pressure, remove blood clots (hematomas), or repair skull fractures. Rehabilitation typically includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychological counseling. Some patients recover fully within months, while others require years of treatment or face permanent cognitive deficits requiring lifetime support and supervision.
Head and brain injury cases in Dallas and Tarrant counties require extensive medical documentation including emergency room records, CT scans, MRIs, neuropsychological testing, and expert testimony from neurologists, neurosurgeons, or neuropsychologists. Insurance companies often dispute mild TBI claims, arguing symptoms are subjective or pre-existing. Strong cases include documented loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia at accident scene, consistent symptom reporting across medical providers, objective test results showing cognitive impairments, employment records showing decline in work performance, and testimony from family members describing personality or functional changes. Cases involving permanent disabilities require life care plans and vocational expert testimony to establish future medical needs and lost earning capacity.
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Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Case outcomes vary significantly based on individual circumstances. Past results are not guarantees of future outcomes. Always consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.