Gwinnett County Jury Awards $300,000 in Rear-End Collision

In Gwinnett County, Georgia, a rear-end collision occurred on Highway 120 on September 5, 2016. The incident involved the defendant, who was cited for following too closely, and resulted in the plaintiff sustaining serious physical and mental injuries. The plaintiff incurred past medical expenses totaling approximately $83,788.18 and anticipated future medical costs.

The plaintiff filed a renewal complaint, based on a prior case that had been voluntarily dismissed, seeking recovery for special damages including medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical and mental impairments, scarring, and emotional distress. The plaintiff requested a jury trial.

The defendant argued that the plaintiff's failure to specifically state items of special damages should bar their recovery. Additionally, the defense claimed that any injuries the plaintiff sustained were caused by an unforeseeable intervening third-party or the actions of other entities. The case proceeded to trial after the court addressed various procedural motions.

On July 22, 2021, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant. The jury awarded the plaintiff $300,000.00 in damages, an amount significantly higher than the initially proposed unreduced damages. The case concluded with a plaintiff win by jury verdict.