US Jury Awards $1,328.50 in Damages for Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing it to hit the car in front. The driver who caused the collision was cited and pleaded guilty. The injured driver sustained neck and back injuries and incurred medical expenses and vehicle damage. The case went to trial, and 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
- $1,328
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,328 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 motor vehicle collision occurred on May 15, 2015, on southbound Peachtree Parkway SR 141, when the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle, which then impacted a vehicle in front. The defendant received a traffic citation for following too closely and subsequently pleaded guilty. The plaintiff's vehicle was deemed a total loss, with damages exceeding $20,000. The plaintiff reported severe neck and back injuries, muscle spasms, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, incurring approximately $14,248 in medical expenses and claiming a loss of earning capacity.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on May 24, 2016, seeking damages. The defendant responded by asserting that the complaint failed to state a claim and that recovery for specific special damages was barred due to a lack of detailed pleading under state law. The parties engaged in discovery, and the case proceeded to trial, with causation, damages, and mitigation of damages identified as issues for the jury.
On June 12, 2018, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court entered judgment, awarding the plaintiff $1,328.50 in general damages. The case concluded as a plaintiff win by jury verdict.
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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