Traumatic Brain Injury: Boy Awarded $80,000 for Injury

Usiel Perez suffered a brain injury in 2003 after a car crash. He still suffers from headaches related to the accident. A jury decided that the boy should be awarded $80,275 for his suffering. Perez has just finished sixth grade at Wea Ridge Middle School in Indiana.

Lafayette Boy Awarded $80,000 for 2003 Injury

Perez was riding in a car when a vehicle driven by Jared C. Young, 20, of Rossville turned into its path. While Young admitted he was at fault in the accident, he says the damages are excessive. However, Perez's lawyer had asked for over $1 million in damages because Perez may suffer headaches related to the accident for the rest of his life. Perez says he gets headaches that can be brought about by exposure to bright light, loud noises, and strenuous exercise. However, Young's lawyer made note of the fact that Perez gets decent grades in physical education and participates in the school band.