$100,000 Settlement for Norfolk Failure to Yield Car Accident

Rutter Mills personal injury attorney Christopher Daughtry secured a $100,000 settlement for a Norfolk driver injured when another motorist failed to yield while making a left turn onto Glenrock Road. The client suffered a traumatic brain injury, persistent headaches, and back and leg injuries. Despite the insurance company’s attempts to minimize his injuries, Rutter Mills successfully negotiated the full $100,000 bodily injury liability policy limit.

Case Details

• Practice Area: Car Accidents
• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Injuries: Traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic headaches, upper and middle back pain, left leg and ankle injuries, bruising
• Resolution: Settlement
• Amount: $100,000
• Date of Crash: April 2025
• Attorney: Chris Daughtry

Traumatic Brain Injury and Persistent Pain After the Collision

What initially appeared to be an accident without significant findings on medical imaging developed into a much more complicated recovery. The Norfolk driver continued experiencing headaches, cognitive difficulties, and physical pain that interfered with his daily life. Further medical evaluations led to diagnoses of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic headache syndrome.

His injuries and treatment included:

• Emergency trauma evaluation and CT scans
• Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic headaches
• Upper and middle back pain
• Left leg and ankle injuries
• Neurological testing and concussion-related care
• Prescription medications and pain management
• Physical therapy

Despite his symptoms, the client continued working, often pushing through the pain to meet his responsibilities. His recovery involved ongoing medical appointments and treatment for both the physical and neurological effects of the collision.

Can You Have a Traumatic Brain Injury if Your CT Scan Is Normal?

Yes. A normal CT scan does not necessarily mean someone has avoided a traumatic brain injury (TBI). CT scans are commonly used after car accidents to identify serious problems such as bleeding, skull fractures, or swelling in the brain. However, concussions and other traumatic brain injuries do not always produce visible abnormalities on standard imaging.

Doctors can diagnose a TBI based on symptoms, neurological examinations, medical history, and other clinical testing. Common symptoms include headaches, memory difficulties, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep or mood.

In personal injury cases, insurance companies sometimes point to normal imaging results to argue that an injury was not serious. However, medical records documenting ongoing symptoms, specialist evaluations, and treatment can help establish the impact of a brain injury.

In this case, Rutter Mills used the client’s documented traumatic brain injury, neurological symptoms, and treatment history to challenge the insurer’s initial assessment and secure the full $100,000 liability policy limit.

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