Georgia Failure to Yield Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed

On August 17, 2017, a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Faith Avenue and Bill Kennedy Way. The plaintiff, driving eastbound on Faith Avenue, stopped at a four-way stop sign before proceeding to make a right turn. The defendant, exiting a parking lot, attempted a left turn onto Bill Kennedy Way when their vehicle collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. An investigating officer issued the defendant a citation for failure to yield while turning left. The plaintiff reported injuries including headaches, cervical and thoracic strains, knee sprains and contusions, and lumbar strain, incurring over $6,771 in medical expenses and vehicle damage.

The plaintiff filed a complaint alleging the defendant's negligence, including failure to maintain a proper lookout, exercise due care, and avoid the accident. The complaint also included claims of negligence per se, citing alleged violations of Georgia traffic laws related to yielding the right of way and exercising due care. The defendant responded with several defenses, such as failure to state a claim, insufficient service of process, and arguments concerning jurisdiction, venue, and the statute of limitations. The case was initially filed, dismissed without prejudice, and subsequently refiled. The plaintiff ultimately dismissed the complaint with prejudice against the defendant on February 14, 2022, suggesting the parties reached a settlement.