Kansas collision case resolves with injury settlement

Summary

• Settlement reached in Kansas motor vehicle collision case.
• Plaintiff suffered mild traumatic brain injury and other injuries.
• GEICO tendered policy limits shared among four passengers.
• Nationwide resolved underinsured motorist claim at mediation.

A $162,500 settlement was reached in a motor vehicle collision suit out of Johnson County, Kansas.

The settlement, reached March 6, 2026, goes back to a March 29, 2025, accident when defendant Jason Kaeckell turned his Ford Econoline van in front of the Toyota Highlander plaintiff Laura Warrington was a passenger in. As a result of the collision, Warrington suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, as well as nausea, neck pain, arm pain and back pain.

Counsel for Warrington made a demand on the defendant’s insurer, GEICO, who ultimately tendered policy limits to Warrington and three other passengers in the Highlander, in an even four-way distribution. Warrington received $12,500.

Warrington then made an underinsured motorist benefit claim pursuant to her insurance policy with Nationwide. Claims with Nationwide were resolved at mediation with Derrick Johannsen for $150,000.

In all, Warrington received a total recovery of $162,500.

The plaintiff was represented by Jared G. Brown of The Law Office of Jared G. Brown in Kansas City. The defendants were represented by Bradley Harris of Baker Sterchi Cowden Rice in Kansas City.

“My office and Mrs. Warrington are pleased with this outcome given the difficult circumstances. It is encouraging that insurers are beginning to understand that traumatic brain injuries and concussions, even mild ones, are substantial, serious injuries,” Brown said in an emailed comment.

Harris did not have any comment.

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Motor vehicle collision

Amount of settlement: $162,500

Type of action: Motor vehicle collision

Breakdown: $12,500 from GEICO Insurance (Third Party), $150,000 from Nationwide (First Party UIM)

Venue: Johnson County District Court (Kansas)

Case Number/Date: Not filed, 03/06/2026

Judge: Not applicable

Injuries: Head, brain, neck, back, spine, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand

Special Damages:

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Last Pretrial Offer:

Insurer: GEICO for defendant Jason Kaeckell; Nationwide General Insurance Company for plaintiff

Caption: Laura Warrington v. Jason Kaeckell, Nationwide General Insurance Company

Plaintiffs’ Attorneys: Jared G. Brown, The Law Office of Jared G. Brown, Kansas City

Defendants’ Attorneys: Bradley Harris, Baker Sterchi Cowden Rice, Kansas City