Gwinnett County Jury Awards $26,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
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
- $26,000
- County
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Torts, Transportation Law
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $26,000 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 July 25, 2018, a plaintiff's vehicle stopped on Lawrenceville Highway near Jimmy Carter Boulevard was struck from behind by a defendant's vehicle. The defendant reportedly failed to apply brakes before the collision. The defendant received a citation for a traffic violation related to following too closely.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's inattention and negligence caused bodily injuries that resulted in ongoing pain and required future medical treatment. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, past, present, and future pain and suffering, lost wages, bad faith damages, and attorney's fees.
The case proceeded to trial, with a pretrial order establishing parameters for the proceedings. On January 8, 2020, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, awarding $26,000 in general damages. The verdict was formally entered the following day.
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 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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