Atlanta Jury Awards $237,000 in Motor Vehicle Collision
One driver turned left at an intersection and collided with another vehicle that had the right-of-way. The collision resulted in a fractured arm and a laceration to the forehead for one of the drivers. The injured driver was unable to work and incurred medical expenses. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $237,000
- County
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Resolved
- 2013
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Arm / Elbow Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $237,000 is near the median of $237,000 for arm / elbow injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $41,176 to $733,500, based on 7 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on June 6, 2011, in Atlanta when a defendant's van attempted a left turn at an intersection. The plaintiff, a passenger in a vehicle that had the right-of-way, sustained injuries when the van entered the plaintiff's vehicle's lane of travel, causing a collision. The plaintiff suffered a fractured right arm that required open reduction and internal fixation surgery, as well as a six-inch laceration to the forehead. The plaintiff, employed as a hair stylist, was unable to work due to the injuries and incurred approximately $58,000 in medical expenses.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's driver was negligent in failing to yield the right-of-way and was responsible for the resulting injuries and damages. The defendant denied liability, disputed the causation of the injuries and the extent of damages, and contended that the driver of the plaintiff's vehicle was responsible for the incident.
The case proceeded to trial, where the jury deliberated before returning a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $237,000 in damages.
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 Gwinnett County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2013, 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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