Gabelman Obtains Verdict Less Than Pre-Suit Offer

22 Mar, 2017
Waldon Adelman Castilla McNamara & Prout

On March 6, 2017, Becky Gabelman tried a case to jury verdict in Gordon County. Defendant admitted to causing a near head-on collision. Plaintiffs’ alleged neck and back injuries from the accident.  Pre-suit, plaintiffs were offered $14,000 and $11,000, respectively to settle their claims.  After deliberating for forty (40) minutes, the jury awarded $5,172.37 and $2,270.75, respectively, which was for ER treatment following the accident.