Jury Awards $317,002 for Defective Off-Road Vehicle
A 36-year-old man was riding in a four-wheeled vehicle when it tipped over. His legs became trapped and were crushed. The case involved a motor vehicle negligence claim.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $317,002
- County
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Leg / Foot Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $317,002 is near the median of $317,002 for leg / foot injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $75,000 to $1,092,761, based on 25 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff, a 36-year-old male, sustained severe leg injuries when a four-wheeled Yamaha Rhino vehicle he was operating in an uneven grassy area tipped onto its driver's side. The incident trapped his legs, causing them to be crushed. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging product liability.
During the trial, both sides presented expert testimony. The plaintiff's experts offered analyses on consumer product safety, forensic pathology, biomechanics, orthopedic surgery, and vocational rehabilitation. The defendant's experts countered with testimony on human factors, ergonomics, accident reconstruction, orthopedic surgery, and emergency medicine. Following the proceedings, a jury awarded the plaintiff $317,002.
Understanding This Case
- 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 2023, 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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