Fulton County Jury Awards $20,831.10 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped for traffic and was hit from behind by another driver. The impact pushed the first vehicle into a third vehicle. The driver who was hit from behind sustained injuries and sought damages for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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
- $20,831
- County
- Fulton 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 $20,831 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
On March 16, 2017, a rear-end collision occurred in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, resulting in physical injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff's vehicle was stopped for traffic on GA 120 near Brookside Parkway when the defendant's vehicle, traveling directly behind, failed to stop and collided with it, pushing it into a third non-party vehicle. On April 4, 2017, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent due to excessive speed, following too closely, failure to maintain control and lookout, and distracted driving.
The defendant admitted to breaching a duty by following too closely, which contributed to the incident. However, the defendant disputed the extent and causation of the plaintiff's claimed injuries and damages, which included past and future medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The case proceeded to a jury trial on September 25, 2018. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, awarding damages of $20,831.10.
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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