Atlanta Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $1,103.12 in Car Crash

A motor vehicle collision occurred on February 24, 2015, on Hamilton E. Holmes Drive in Atlanta, Georgia. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging negligent operation of a vehicle caused the incident and resulted in serious bodily injuries. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent by following too closely, failing to avoid the collision, failing to maintain a proper lookout, and failing to control her vehicle. The lawsuit sought damages for past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and litigation costs. The defendant denied the allegations and requested dismissal of the complaint.

During the litigation, the defendant filed motions to compel the production of the plaintiff's medical and employment records, which the court granted. Challenges in obtaining evidence from the Fulton County Sheriff's Department and Personnel Office led to multiple continuances, delaying the trial. The case proceeded to trial on November 13, 2017. A jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff on November 14, 2017, awarding total damages of $1,103.12. This amount included $304.00 for lost wages, $779.12 for medical expenses, and $20.00 for pain and suffering. The court subsequently entered judgment based on the jury's verdict.