Adams County, Colorado Car Crash Settles for $138,777
A King Soopers van driven by an employee collided with a car. The driver of the car alleged soft tissue injuries to her back and neck. The case went to court, and a jury awarded damages. The parties later settled the case.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $105,000
- County
- Adams County, CO
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Economic Injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $105,000 is above the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Adams County, Colorado, a collision occurred between a Ford van, owned by Dillon Companies, Inc., d/b/a King Soopers, and operated by a King Soopers employee, and an automobile driven by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged soft tissue injuries to her back and neck as a result of the incident. She subsequently filed a vehicular liability action against the employee and King Soopers in the District Court, 17th Judicial District, Adams County, Colorado, asserting claims for negligence and seeking damages.
The defendants denied the allegations, presenting affirmative defenses that included failure to state a claim, comparative negligence, failure to mitigate damages, and collateral sources set-off. After hearing the arguments, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
The court awarded the plaintiff $77,000 for economic damages, $28,000 for non-economic damages, and $33,777.19 for pre-judgment interest, totaling $138,777.19. Following the verdict, the parties settled their claims and filed a notice of settlement. They later submitted a stipulation for dismissal of the action with prejudice and satisfaction of judgment. The court then dismissed the action with prejudice, with each party bearing its own attorney's fees, costs, expenses, and expert witness fees.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Adams County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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