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Judge awards $729,592.80 to crash survivor who sued tractor-trailer company in default ruling

State Court of Clayton County, Courtroom 304 · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Natalie Chambers was awarded $729,592.80 after testimony that a 2022 collision with a tractor-trailer left her with chronic neck and back injuries; the defendants failed to answer or appear and the court admitted medical exhibits and entered default damages.

NATALIE CHAMBERS v. CARRERO / DUE AND RUE TRANSPORTATION / LOPEZ TRUCKING — Dec. 3, 2025 — Clayton County State Court, Judge Tammy Long Hayward presiding.

The court entered a default damages award of $729,592.80 after plaintiff Natalie Chambers described ongoing neck and back pain following a Dec. 7, 2022 collision involving a tractor-trailer. Chambers, who testified she has daily pain and received chiropractic care, MRIs and physical therapy, told the court the injuries have limited her work and activities.…

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