DeKalb County Jury Awards $38,355 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The driver who was hit suffered injuries including neck and back pain, and headaches. They sought medical treatment and missed work. The case went to trial, and the 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
- $38,577
- County
- DeKalb County, GA
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $38,577 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
On October 10, 2017, a rear-end collision occurred on Interstate Highway 285 near Glenwood Road in DeKalb County, Georgia. The plaintiff's stopped vehicle was struck by the defendant's vehicle, causing the plaintiff to hit their head. The defendant left the scene but provided insurance details. The plaintiff reported injuries including neck, back, hip, and shoulder pain, and headaches, resulting in over $25,000 in medical expenses and approximately $2,458 in lost income as a rideshare driver.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on July 10, 2019, seeking damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, future medical expenses, and lost income. The defendant admitted liability for the collision but filed a motion for partial summary judgment, arguing against the plaintiff's claim for attorney's fees. The court granted this motion on February 2, 2022, dismissing that specific claim. The court also denied the plaintiff's motion challenging the testimony of the defendant's expert.
The case proceeded to trial, and on April 12, 2022, a jury unanimously found in favor of the plaintiff. The court ordered the defendant to pay $38,355.00 in general damages and $222.00 in court costs, plus interest. The verdict concluded the legal dispute.
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 2022, 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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