Adams County Jury Awards $375,215.28 in Motor Vehicle Negligence

A collision occurred in Adams County, Colorado, between a 1995 Ford Expedition and a 2012 Chevrolet pickup truck. The pickup truck's owner filed a vehicular liability complaint in Colorado District Court, 17th Judicial District, Adams County, alleging the Expedition's owner negligently operated the vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was reckless and failed to control the vehicle, resulting in serious injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other economic losses. The plaintiff sought damages, costs, and disbursements.

The defendant filed an answer, asserting affirmative defenses including set-off, comparative negligence, and assumption of risks. Following a trial, a jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The District Court subsequently entered judgment against the defendant in the amount of $375,215.28, plus pre- and post-judgment interest.