Cobb County Jury Awards $106,816 in Multi-Vehicle Collision
One driver was going south on a road when another driver, who was going north, tried to turn left and collided with the first driver's vehicle. The first driver's vehicle then hit a third vehicle that was stopped. The first driver claimed the other driver's negligence caused the crash, leading to serious injuries and medical expenses.
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
- $106,816
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $106,816 is above 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
In Cobb County, Georgia, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on May 5, 2014, when a northbound driver attempted a left turn onto Bill Murdock Road from Pine Road. The turning vehicle collided with a southbound vehicle, which then struck another vehicle stopped on Bill Murdock Road. The southbound driver, who became the plaintiff, alleged the incident was caused by the other driver's negligence, citing failures to maintain proper lookout, control, steer, and yield while turning. The plaintiff claimed serious injuries, extensive medical expenses, and physical pain and suffering as a result.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on December 13, 2016, seeking damages. An uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier was initially included in the suit but was later dismissed without prejudice in May 2017. The defendant initially asserted that the complaint failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. However, in September 2017, the defendant admitted to breaching a duty that caused the collision, though the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages remained contested.
The case proceeded to trial. On October 2, 2018, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding general damages totaling $106,816.19 against the defendant. The case officially concluded with the entry of the jury verdict on October 3, 2018.
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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