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Verdict-Plaintiff
Gwinnett County • 2023

Texas Jury Awards $41,176 in Rear-End Collision

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the right elbow, left knee, and aggravated a prior neck injury.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Arm / Elbow Injury
Rear-end

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$41,176
County
Gwinnett County, GA
Resolved
2023

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Arm / Elbow Injury
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Accident

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $41,176 is below 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 personal injury case stemmed from a rear-end automotive collision. The plaintiff alleged injuries including epicondylitis in the right elbow, chondromalacia of the left knee, and the aggravation of a prior neck injury. The case concluded with an award of $41,176 to the plaintiff.

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 2023, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

70
/100
Reasonably Fair

This outcome is within expected ranges

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