Georgia Jury Awards $12,500 in Improper Left Turn Collision
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a car crash. The first driver claimed the second driver made an improper left turn, causing the collision. The second driver admitted to breaching a duty of care that contributed to the incident. The injured driver sought damages for injuries and medical expenses. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $12,736
- County
- DeKalb County, GA
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $12,736 is near the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on May 17, 2016, on North Druid Hills Road in Georgia. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant made an improper left turn in front of the plaintiff's vehicle, causing the incident. The defendant received a citation for an improper left turn violation, which the defendant did not contest. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, claiming the defendant was solely at fault and that the plaintiff sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses as a result.
The defendant admitted breaching a duty of care and that this breach caused or contributed to the collision. However, the defendant stated there was insufficient information to form a belief regarding the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages. On September 12, 2018, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $12,500 in general damages. The court entered a judgment consistent with the verdict and ordered the defendant to pay court costs of $236.44. The case concluded as a plaintiff win by jury verdict.
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 DeKalb 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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