Arapahoe County Jury Awards $68,799.24 in Rear-End Collision
One driver slowed for a red light and was rear-ended by the vehicle behind them. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the car in front of it, injuring both occupants. The injured parties sued the driver who caused the collision, alleging negligence. The defense argued various factors, including comparative negligence and pre-existing conditions. A jury awarded damages for economic and non-economic losses.
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
- $68,799
- County
- Dallas County, CO
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $68,799 is above 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
On August 3, 2010, a vehicle stopped at a red light in Arapahoe County, Colorado, was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact propelled the first vehicle into the car in front of it. Both the driver and a passenger in the lead vehicle sustained injuries in the collision.
The injured driver and passenger filed a lawsuit on May 3, 2013, in the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, against the driver of the rear vehicle. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout and for violating state statutes regarding following too closely and careless driving. The defendant denied negligence, asserting affirmative defenses that included preexisting conditions, comparative negligence, unforeseeable intervening acts, and failure to mitigate damages or use a safety belt.
On February 11, 2014, a jury awarded the injured driver $4,615.03 for economic damages. The passenger received $25,000.00 for non-economic damages and $23,856.58 for economic losses. A judgment was subsequently entered on March 6, 2015, in favor of the passenger for a total sum of $68,799.24, plus post-judgment interest.
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 Dallas 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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