Castle Rock Court Awards $4.87M in Nursing Home Negligence
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle collision, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. After hospitalization, the injured person was admitted to a skilled nursing facility. The facility allegedly failed to properly care for the person's skin and nutrition, leading to severe wounds and sepsis. The injured person was transferred to a hospital for treatment, including surgery and wound care. A lawsuit was filed against the facility for negligent care, inadequate staffing, and poor communication with physicians. A trial resulted in a judgment for the injured person.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,870,000
- County
- Douglas County, CO
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $4,870,000 is near the median of $510,805 for head/brain injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $52,650 to $4,929,085, based on 77 cases in our database.
Case Overview
Following a hospitalization for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a motor vehicle collision, the plaintiff was admitted to Solterra at Castle Rock, a skilled nursing facility. The plaintiff, who could not move his legs, was completely dependent on the facility for daily care, including hygiene and medical treatment.
The facility allegedly failed to regularly reposition the plaintiff or maintain his skin cleanliness, leading to the development of pressure sores on his buttocks, heels, and sacrum. The plaintiff also became malnourished, contributing to the deterioration of his wounds. Within two months of admission, the plaintiff was transferred to a hospital with a high fever, nausea, and vomiting. He was diagnosed with severe sepsis, requiring surgical debridement, a wound vacuum, removal of portions of his coccyx, and a muscle flap repair procedure.
The plaintiff's conservator filed a lawsuit against Solterra at Castle Rock, alleging negligent failure to develop a treatment plan, provide adequate staffing, communicate with physicians, and offer mental health services.
Following a bench trial, the court entered an amended judgment totaling approximately $4.87 million in favor of the plaintiff.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 Douglas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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