Fulton County Jury Awards $45,000 in DWI Rear-End Collision
One driver was parked at an intersection when their vehicle was struck by another driver who was intoxicated. The driver who was struck reported head, neck, and back injuries, and their young child suffered trauma. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $45,000
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $45,000 is below the median of $510,805 for head/brain injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $52,650 to $4,929,085, based on 77 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A mother and her three-year-old daughter were injured in a 2013 vehicle collision in Alpharetta, Georgia. The plaintiffs' parked vehicle was struck by a car driven by the defendant, who was intoxicated at the time. The mother reported head, neck, and back injuries, while her daughter experienced trauma.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the State Court of Georgia, Fulton County, seeking $90,000 in compensatory damages for their injuries and emotional trauma, along with punitive damages. The defendant conceded liability for the collision. After two hours of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs, awarding $45,000 in compensatory damages.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 2016, 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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