Henslee v. Marta

Webb, Judge.

This personal injury case arises from a collision between Henslee’s pick-up truck and a MARTA bus. Henslee sought $50,000 in damages and appeals from the jury verdict awarding him $2,000.

The evidence established that the MARTA bus improperly changed lanes, hooking the front bumper of Henslee’s truck in its rear bumper and bending it forward, causing property damage of $286.90. Henslee testified that he hit his head and shoulders against the back of the truck and that his head started hurting and felt "funny.” He did not go to the hospital, but drove himself home and went to his…