Patricia Carr, 61, was driving on a two-lane highway when Jenny Jung Ah Yim’s vehicle turned left from a driveway and crashed into Carr’s vehicle. The collision caused Carr to suffer a burst fracture at L2, which required surgery. Carr, a teacher, was earning approximately $70,000 per year. She was unable to return to work due to problems with walking and stability.
Carr sued Yim, alleging Yim was negligent in choosing not to yield the right-of-way.
The jury signed a verdict for more than $6.2 million. With prejudgment interest, the amount of the verdict became over $7.2 million. A motion for attorney’s fees is reported to be pending.
The attorneys handling this case for Carr were Matthew Dwyer Jr. and James A. Newberger.
Carr v. Yim, No. 2020-C-01545-2 (Ga. St. Ct. Gwinnett County, March 25, 2022).
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