Chatham County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A young driver was traveling on a highway when a tractor-trailer entered from an emergency lane. The truck was moving much slower than the speed limit, and the driver collided with its rear. The driver died in the crash. Her survivors sued the truck driver and his employer, alleging the employer was responsible for the driver's slow speed. The parties settled before trial for the employer's insurance policy limits.

A 19-year-old woman was driving when another driver allegedly ran a stop sign and hit her car. The collision totaled her vehicle and caused severe fractures to both of her ankles. The jury found the defendant liable for the accident and awarded the woman $400,000. She claimed the injuries caused permanent pain, difficulty walking, and prevented her from returning to her job.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver failed to stop and rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused serious injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages for the occupants of the stopped vehicle. The jury found in favor of the injured parties.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver collided with the back of their vehicle. The injured driver sustained a cervical disc injury.

One driver filed a lawsuit against two other drivers after a motor vehicle accident. The injured driver claimed damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. One defendant claimed a sudden emergency defense, stating they swerved to avoid the other defendant who failed to yield, causing the collision. The other defendant denied negligence. The jury found in favor of the injured driver against one of the defendants. The total damages awarded were over $142,000, plus attorney fees.

One driver failed to maintain a proper lookout, causing a rear-end collision. The other driver sustained a knee injury.

One driver alleged the other driver failed to yield, causing a collision. The collision resulted in serious personal injuries and medical expenses. The injured driver also pursued a claim against their own insurance company for underinsured motorist coverage. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver rear-ended them. The collision caused damage to the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sought compensation for the diminished value of the car, attorney fees, and court costs. A jury awarded the plaintiff general damages.

One driver was operating a vehicle when they were involved in a collision. The incident occurred when the other driver attempted to pass another vehicle, causing their vehicle to leave its lane. The injured driver alleged that the negligence of both drivers were proximate causes of the collision and their resulting injuries. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury returned a verdict in favor of the injured driver, apportioning fault between the two drivers.