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Denver County • 2018

Denver, Colorado Jury Awards $1,495 in Motor Vehicle Collision

One driver claimed another driver negligently operated a motor vehicle, causing a collision. The claimant alleged the other driver was speeding on snowy roads. As a result, the claimant sustained injuries, pain, and economic losses. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury awarded damages.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$1,495
County
Denver County, CO
Resolved
2018

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $1,495 is below the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A plaintiff filed a vehicular liability complaint in Denver County Court, Colorado, alleging a defendant negligently caused a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff claimed the defendant drove recklessly and at an excessive speed for the snowy road conditions, resulting in the collision. As a result, the plaintiff reported sustaining injuries, pain, physical impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, and other economic losses, seeking payment for damages, costs, and disbursements.

The defendant filed an answer, reserving the right to present affirmative defenses. Following a trial in the 2nd Judicial District, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court subsequently entered judgment, awarding the plaintiff $1,495.

Understanding This Case

  • 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 Denver County, Colorado. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
  • Resolved in 2018, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

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/100
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