DeKalb County Jury Awards $31,380.49 in Rear-End Collision

In DeKalb County, Georgia, a rear-end collision occurred on December 19, 2017, when the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's car while traveling south on N. Indian Creek Drive. The defendant reportedly failed to notice slowing traffic, leading to the incident. The local police department cited the defendant for following too closely. The plaintiff sustained personal injuries, including pain and suffering and psychological stress, and incurred medical expenses totaling $15,670.49.

The plaintiff filed a complaint on January 1, 2018, alleging the defendant breached a duty to drive safely and maintain attention to the road, causing the accident and subsequent injuries. The defendant initially raised several defenses, including lack of personal jurisdiction and insufficient service of process. However, these procedural defenses were withdrawn on April 16, 2019, allowing the case to proceed to trial. The plaintiff sought compensation for past medical expenses and general damages.

On November 1, 2021, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $11,350.00 for past medical expenses and $100,000.00 in general damages. The court subsequently entered judgment on November 30, 2021, with a final award of $31,380.49 to the plaintiff. The judgment reflected the court's determination of appropriate compensation for injuries and damages resulting from the defendant's negligence.