Clayton County, Georgia Jury Awards $13,094 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light when the vehicle behind her failed to maintain a proper lookout and collided with the rear of her car. The driver who was hit suffered injuries, medical expenses, and vehicle damage. The other driver admitted to breaching a duty that contributed to the incident. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,094
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,094 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On January 11, 2017, a rear-end collision occurred on Jonesboro Road in Clayton County, Georgia. The plaintiff, driving a 2012 Toyota Camry, was stopped at a red light when the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, keep the vehicle under control, and take necessary precautions, resulting in serious personal injuries, medical expenses, and vehicle damage. The plaintiff sought special, general, and compensatory damages.
The defendant admitted to breaching a duty that caused or contributed to the incident. However, the defendant disputed the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages, stating there was insufficient information to form a belief.
The case proceeded to a jury trial. On August 8, 2018, the jury found in favor of the plaintiff. A judgment was subsequently entered on November 9, 2018, awarding the plaintiff $12,849.26 in general damages and $245.00 in court costs, to be paid by the defendant. The case concluded as a plaintiff win via jury verdict.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Fulton County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2018, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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