Fulton County, Georgia Jury Awards $125,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a car accident. The injured driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding 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
- $125,000
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $125,000 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
A lawsuit originated from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 7, 2016, on Market Street, NW in Fulton County, Georgia. The plaintiff alleged their vehicle, a 1990 Dodge V15, was rear-ended by the defendant's vehicle while stopped for traffic at the intersection of Market Street and 17th Street. The complaint, filed on February 15, 2017, claimed the defendant operated their vehicle negligently and sought compensatory damages for medical bills, permanent injuries, pain and suffering, property damage, and other related expenses.
The defendant later admitted to breaching a duty that caused or contributed to the incident but stated they lacked sufficient information to form a belief regarding the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries. The uninsured motorist carrier involved in the case filed defenses, stating it was unable to determine if the defendant was uninsured or underinsured and would not be liable if the defendant was adequately insured.
The case proceeded to trial, and on August 13, 2019, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court subsequently entered a judgment based on the jury's decision, awarding the plaintiff $125,000 in general damages against the defendant.
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 2019, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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