Memphis Jury Awards $210,000 in DUI Motor Vehicle Accident

One driver was injured in a motor vehicle accident that involved alcohol. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the plaintiff.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury

Other Accident

Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome: Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount: $210,000
County: Richmond County, GA
Resolved: 2009

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type: Other
Accident Type: Other
Case Type: Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $210,000 is above the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.

Case Overview

An individual sustained injuries in an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident in Memphis, Tennessee. During the proceedings, a medical expert specializing in otolaryngology and neurotology provided testimony for the defense. An award of $210,000 was made in connection with the case. Few additional details were available regarding the incident or legal claims.

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 Richmond County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
Resolved in 2009, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

Verdictly^TM Score

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This outcome differs from typical similar cases

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