Georgia Jury Awards $15,793.27 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit sustained injuries requiring medical treatment. 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
- $15,793
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $15,793 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 April 29, 2018, a vehicle stopped at a red traffic light at the intersection of SR 138 east and Buffington Road in Georgia was struck from behind by another driver. The plaintiff, the driver of the stopped vehicle, filed a complaint on January 26, 2019, alleging the defendant was negligent. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was following too closely, driving too fast, failing to stop, failing to maintain control, and failing to maintain a proper lookout, which led to the collision and the plaintiff's injuries.
The defendant filed defenses on March 28, 2019, asserting comparative negligence, contributory negligence, failure to exercise ordinary care, and lack of jurisdiction, among other arguments. No counterclaims were filed. On March 2, 2020, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $15,793.27 in general damages. The case concluded with the plaintiff's victory by jury verdict.
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 2020, 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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