Denver Court Awards $157,442 in Insurance Bad Faith Dispute
One motorcycle rear-ended another motorcycle. The occupants of the struck motorcycle allegedly sustained serious injuries and incurred medical expenses and economic loss. They filed an insurance and bad faith action against the insurance companies, alleging failure to pay benefits for the damages. The case was settled.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $33,250
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Insurance Law, Torts, Transportation Law
Settlement Context
This settlement of $33,250 is near the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motorcycle operated by an individual rear-ended another motorcycle carrying a driver and a passenger in Denver, Colorado. The driver and passenger allegedly sustained serious and permanent injuries, experiencing mental anguish, pain and suffering, and incurring medical expenses and economic loss as a result of the collision.
The injured driver and passenger, who held automobile insurance policies with Geico Casualty Company and Geico Indemnity Company, subsequently filed an insurance and bad faith action against the insurers in the Colorado District Court, Second Judicial District, County of Denver. They asserted claims for breach of contract and failure to pay insurance benefits for the damages. The defendant insurers largely denied the allegations and asserted affirmative defenses, including collateral source offset, lack of non-economic loss, pre-existing injuries, and failure to mitigate damages.
The driver and the defendant insurers later reached a partial settlement. The passenger then filed a motion for attorney's fees. The court subsequently entered judgment in favor of the passenger, awarding $157,442.43.
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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Denver 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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