Texas Jury Awards $3,790.20 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver stopped on the road when the other driver failed to stop and rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries and medical expenses. The defendant did not respond to the lawsuit, leading to a default judgment on liability. The case proceeded to trial where a jury awarded damages to the injured driver.
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
- $3,790
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $3,790 is below 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 rear-end collision occurred on July 19, 2015, on Lenox Road when one driver failed to stop and struck another stopped vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries, incurring approximately $21,205 in medical expenses. On September 20, 2016, the plaintiff filed a complaint, alleging the defendant operated a vehicle recklessly, failed to exercise due care, followed too closely, and failed to maintain control. The plaintiff sought general and special damages, as well as attorney's fees.
The defendant did not file an answer within the required period after being served, leading the court to grant the plaintiff's motion for default judgment on liability on June 7, 2017. A potential uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier appeared in the case, asserting it lacked knowledge regarding the defendant's insurance status and that the plaintiff could not recover until a valid judgment was established against an uninsured motorist.
The case proceeded to trial, and on October 2, 2018, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,790.20 in general damages. A final judgment was entered two days later, concluding the case.
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 Fulton County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2018, 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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