Jury Awards $7,108.67 in Rear-End Motor Vehicle Negligence

On October 13, 2014, a plaintiff's vehicle, lawfully stopped in a right turn lane on Mansell Road, was rear-ended by a defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a complaint on July 27, 2016, alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to make proper observations, apply brakes timely, follow at a safe distance, and drive with due caution and regard for safety, citing violations of state traffic laws. The plaintiff sought specific and general damages, along with costs.

The defendant filed multiple defenses on August 10, 2016, including claims of improper venue, lack of jurisdiction, and comparative fault. While the defendant later admitted breaching a duty that contributed to the collision, the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages were contested. The defendant also maintained that venue was improper.

The case proceeded to trial, concluding with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff on February 6, 2018. A final judgment was entered on April 6, 2018, awarding the plaintiff $7,108.67 in general damages. This amount represented compensation for injuries and damages sustained as a direct result of the rear-end collision caused by the defendant's negligence.