DeKalb County, Georgia Jury Awards $15,135 in Rear-End Collision
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent and caused serious injuries. The defendant admitted to causing the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
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
- $15,135
- County
- DeKalb 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 $15,135 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
A vehicle collision occurred in DeKalb County, Georgia, on June 26, 2017, when a defendant's vehicle rear-ended a plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff filed a complaint on September 19, 2017, alleging the defendant was negligent and violated Georgia Rules of the Road by following too closely. The plaintiff claimed the collision caused serious bodily injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and impairment.
The defendant admitted breaching a duty of care and causing the incident. However, the defendant stated a lack of sufficient information regarding the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages, and also claimed insufficient knowledge about other specific allegations. The case proceeded to trial.
On September 5, 2018, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $15,135.00 in general damages. A judgment was formally entered on September 26, 2018, concluding the litigation.
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 DeKalb 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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