On May 9, 2017, Adam Smith obtained a defense verdict in DeKalb County.  The defendant admitted fault for causing a rear-end motor vehicle accident.  The plaintiff incurred medical expenses in the amount of $60,989 for neck and back injuries and asked the jury to award more than $180,000 in total damages.  After deliberating for approximately 30 minutes, the jury found that the accident did not cause any injuries to the plaintiff and returned a defense verdict