Colorado Jury Awards $37,626 in Cement Truck Accident

In Colorado, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging injuries sustained in an accident involving a cement mixer truck owned by the defendant company and driven by its employee. The plaintiff claimed that a piece of a cement chute detached from the truck, causing physical, emotional, and psychological harm, specifically significant mental anguish and emotional distress.

To support the claims, the plaintiff presented a psychological evaluation from a licensed psychologist who diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from the accident and recommended a treatment plan. The plaintiff's initial expert, a life care planner, had identified potential PTSD but could not provide treatment estimates for psychological conditions. The defendant moved to exclude the psychologist's report and testimony, arguing the disclosure was untimely and did not comply with Colorado procedural rules, thus preventing them from preparing a rebuttal.

The case concluded with an award of $37,626 to the plaintiff.