Jury Awards $24,250 Damages in Failure to Yield Collision
One driver was turning right when the other driver attempted to make the same turn in front of them. The driver making the turn failed to yield, causing a collision. The driver who did not yield was cited for failure to yield. The other driver sustained injuries including disc protrusion, sprains, and strains, and incurred medical expenses.
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
- $24,250
- County
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $24,250 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 September 2, 2018, a collision occurred on Hugh Howell Road when the defendant, attempting a right-hand turn, failed to yield to the plaintiff's vehicle. An officer cited the defendant for failure to yield while entering the roadway. The plaintiff sustained injuries, including disc protrusion, sprains, and strains, incurring medical expenses totaling $7,077.66. The plaintiff also claimed pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent impairment.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a complaint seeking judgment for medical expenses, lost wages, and past, present, and future pain and suffering, along with legal fees. The defendant admitted fault for the accident but denied that her actions proximately caused or contributed to all damages claimed by the plaintiff. The defendant also questioned the plaintiff's standing regarding certain damage claims.
The case proceeded through discovery. On October 21, 2021, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $24,250.00 in general damages against the defendant. A final judgment was 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 2021, 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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