Denver County Jury Awards $28,342 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was following too closely when they rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries, lost earnings, and medical expenses. A jury found the following driver at fault and awarded damages.
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
- $28,342
- County
- Dallas County, CO
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $28,342 is near 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
A motor vehicle accident occurred in Colorado on July 24, 2014. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit against the defendant in Denver County District Court on May 5, 2013. The plaintiff alleged the defendant caused a rear-end collision by following too closely and sought damages for bodily injury, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and medical expenses.
The defendant filed an answer on May 28, 2015, denying the allegations and asserting that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages. Both sides presented expert testimony from various specialists, including those in rehabilitation counseling, economics, clinical neuropsychology, forensic psychiatry, and ophthalmology. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff on May 5, 2016, awarding $28,342. The court later entered a final judgment pursuant to the jury's verdict.
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 2016, 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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