Case: Automobile Accident Injury -
Herb Sparks v. USAA and Kimberly Faulkner

Verdict:  $ 2,907,386

In September, 2001 Herb Sparks, an attorney in Metcalfe County, was stopped in traffic on US 68 in Edmonton.  His vehicle was rear ended by a car driven by Kimberly Faulkner.  Mr. Sparks was taken by ambulance to the emergency room in Glasgow with head, neck and back pain and released.  Within days he began experiencing memory and concentration problems and headaches in addition to neck and back pain.  His treating physician ultimately referred him to a specialist who performed a neuropsychological evaluation and diagnosed Mr. Sparks with a traumatic brain injury.

Ms. Faulkner’s insurance company offered its $25,000 policy limits.  Mr. Sparks then sought the underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits he purchased from his insurance company, United Services Automobile Association (“USAA”).  After reviewing the medical records and other information regarding the accident, USAA informed Mr. Sparks that the $25,000 he received from Ms. Faulkner’s insurance company “adequately compensated” him for his injuries.  A jury trial was held and on September 15, 2005, the jury disagreed with USAA's valuation of Mr. Sparks’ injuries and returned a verdict in the amount of $2,907,386.

Testimonial from Herb Sparks