Wyoming Car Accident Settlement and Verdict Amounts for 2024

According to published case results our team gathered, Wyoming car accident settlements and verdicts range from $3,500 to $1,250,000. The specific amounts fall into three injury classifications: minor, moderate, and severe. Plaintiffs with minor injuries received the lowest amount of compensation, while those with severe injuries, being on the opposite end of the spectrum, obtained the highest amount. 

Aside from injury severity, other factors that can impact payouts include: 

• Auto policy limits.

• Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

• Shared fault.

• Punitive damages.

To illustrate how these variables come into play in the recovery of damages, we’ve listed below a few examples of car accident cases in the Cowboy State. The information will give you insights into Wyoming car accident laws and how having competent legal representation can help you achieve a favorable outcome in your injury claim. 

Examples of Settlement and Verdict Amounts for 2024 Car Accident Cases in Wyoming

• A Natrona County jury awarded $3,500 in damages to the victim of a rear-end collision. The plaintiff sustained severe neck injuries and sought compensation for his medical expenses, which included admission to the ER and a follow-up visit to his doctor. He also complained of lingering problems from the accident. While admitting to causing the crash, the defendant disputed the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries and proposed a smaller award of $2,000 for the plaintiff. However, the jury determined that the plaintiff deserved a higher amount.

• A Laramie County drunk driving case settled for $10,000. The defendant was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.17 when his vehicle crashed into the plaintiff's car during a red light. The collision caused the plaintiff neck pain and headaches due to a cervical strain. In addition to economic damages, the plaintiff sought punitive damages because of the other driver's intoxication. However, a settlement prevented the case from going to court.

• Two plaintiffs each won a $22,500 verdict for the injuries they sustained after being rear-ended by the defendant’s car. When the accident happened in Weston County, the plaintiffs were in the same vehicle, one as the driver and the other as a passenger. The defendant’s car struck the plaintiffs’ vehicle, causing it to slam into the car in front of it. The plaintiffs claimed the defendant was driving at a dangerous speed, given the conditions at the time. The crash damaged the plaintiffs’ vehicle and caused them soft-tissue neck, back, shoulder, and leg injuries.

• A driver who had to undergo back surgery after a rear-end crash reached a $75,000 settlement with the at-fault driver. The defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff after she reduced speed at an intersection in Uinta County. Despite accepting responsibility for the accident, the defendant denied that it was the reason for the plaintiff's spinal injury. Instead, an expert witness for the defendant stated that the plaintiff suffered from degenerative spine conditions necessitating surgery.

• The insurance provider for a teen driver who caused a rear-end collision agreed to pay the victim up to their policy limit of $200,000. The at-fault driver was 15 years old and had no license when the accident happened in Albany County. The impact of the crash forced the plaintiff's truck into oncoming traffic. An approaching pickup truck struck the plaintiff's vehicle, leaving it in complete wreckage. In addition to total vehicle damage, the plaintiff suffered multiple bone fractures and was unable to walk for weeks.

• A three-way collision that caused traumatic brain injury in a motorist resulted in a $1,125,000 settlement in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant admitted liability for hitting a car that, in turn, crashed into the plaintiff’s vehicle but contended that the impact was not powerful enough to cause traumatic brain injury. The plaintiff, on the other hand, maintained that her brain injury was a direct result of the crash in Goshen County. She also claimed that the accident made her pre-existing lower back problem worse, affecting her work performance.

Recover the Compensation that You Deserve

In most of the Wyoming car accident cases described above, the defendants showed no resistance to admitting liability for causing the accidents that led to the plaintiffs’ claims. However, when it came to the extent of the plaintiffs’ injuries and actual damages, the defendants tried to minimize the compensation owed. 

To counter this strategy and fully recover your damages, gather all the necessary evidence to prove your losses. One way to do this is to document the crash scene to avoid missing critical details. Keeping all records, including your hospital bill, is also vital. 

Furthermore, you can consult an experienced car accident attorney who can handle negotiations with insurance companies to protect you from unfair settlement offers. They can also represent you in court should negotiations fail and litigation become necessary to secure the compensation you are entitled to.