Gwinnett County Jury Finds Negligence in Collision, Awards $14,000
One driver was waiting to turn left from a parking lot exit when the other driver collided with them. The injured driver claimed the other driver's negligence caused the crash and resulted in medical expenses and lost wages. The defendant raised several defenses. 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
- $14,110
- County
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $14,110 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
A motor vehicle collision occurred on November 11, 2016, at the exit of a Wal-Mart parking lot on Lawrenceville Highway, as the plaintiff waited to turn left onto Lester Road. The plaintiff filed a complaint on November 25, 2017, alleging the defendant's negligence, including unsafe operation and following too closely, caused the collision. The plaintiff sought compensation for medical expenses exceeding $10,317 and lost wages.
The defendant responded to the lawsuit with several defenses, including insufficiency of service of process, lack of personal jurisdiction, lack of subject matter jurisdiction, and improper venue. The case proceeded to trial, and on May 20, 2019, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded $14,000 in damages. A final judgment was entered on May 22, 2019, for $14,000 in damages plus $110 for 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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