Adams County, Colorado Jury Awards $16,168 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while turning into a parking lot. The driver of the struck vehicle sustained physical injuries, pain, suffering, and economic loss. The spouse of the injured driver claimed loss of consortium. The case was brought to court for negligence, and a jury awarded damages to the plaintiffs.
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
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $16,168
- County
- Adams County, CO
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Physical Injury, Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $16,168 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Adams County, Colorado, a plaintiff filed a vehicular liability action after her 2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer was rear-ended by a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser operated by a defendant. The incident occurred as the plaintiff was turning into a parking lot. The plaintiff alleged that she sustained physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional stress, and economic loss due to the collision. Her husband, also a plaintiff in the case, claimed loss of consortium. Both plaintiffs asserted the collision resulted from the defendant's negligent operation of his vehicle.
The defendant denied the allegations and requested a jury trial in the District Court of Colorado, Seventeenth Judicial District. Following the trial, a jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The jury initially awarded the plaintiff $13,213 and her husband $1,000.
A satisfaction of judgment was later filed, finalizing the awards. The plaintiff ultimately received $14,945, and her husband received $1,223, for a total judgment of $16,168.
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 went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- 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 2016, 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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