Georgia Jury Awards $43,607.32 in Motor Vehicle Collision
One driver alleged the other driver improperly changed lanes and crashed into their vehicle. The injured driver claimed the other driver was not paying attention and was driving too fast. As a result, the injured driver sustained injuries including head pain, neck pain, back pain, and shoulder pain. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to 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
- $43,607
- County
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $43,607 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 motor vehicle collision occurred on July 20, 2015, in Georgia. The plaintiff alleged the defendant improperly changed lanes and crashed into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was inattentive and driving carelessly, violating state traffic laws. As a result, the plaintiff reported sustaining head, neck, back, and shoulder pain, incurring over $18,300 in medical expenses and more than $1,300 in lost wages.
The defendant admitted to improperly changing lanes, which contributed to the incident. However, the defendant stated a lack of sufficient information to form a belief regarding the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages. The case proceeded to trial, and on January 5, 2019, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. A judgment was entered on January 15, 2019, awarding the plaintiff $43,607.32 in damages, along with post-judgment interest and court costs.
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 Gwinnett 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.
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