Columbus Jury Awards $250,000 in Motor Vehicle Collision

On March 28, 2017, in Columbus, a collision occurred when a driver traveling in the right lane of northbound Chestnut Street attempted a left turn toward Donner Park. The driver's vehicle collided with another vehicle, which was traveling in the adjacent left lane. The driver of the struck vehicle declined immediate medical treatment but later sought emergency care for a headache and pain at the base of the skull. The plaintiff was subsequently diagnosed with a cervical spine sprain and a spinal ligament injury, leading to a permanent partial impairment rating of 25%.

The driver of the struck vehicle, referred to as the plaintiff, filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver, the defendant, was responsible for the crash. The plaintiff's spouse initially presented a derivative claim, which was later withdrawn. The defendant admitted fault for causing the collision but contested the nature and extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries and the amount of compensation sought. The case proceeded to trial in Columbus, focusing solely on the issue of damages.

Following the presentation of evidence regarding damages, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $250,000 in damages. The court subsequently entered a judgment for that amount.