Denver Jury Awards $2.04 Million in Red-Light Collision
One driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle on the driver's side. This accident resulted in significant physical and emotional injuries for one person, some of which were permanent. The driver who ran the red light faced criminal charges in connection with the accident. A civil lawsuit was filed for negligence. A jury found in favor of the injured person.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,041,552
- 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 $2,041,552 is above 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
In Denver, Colorado, a driver of a 2014 Jeep Compass SUV ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, causing significant and permanent physical and emotional injuries to its occupant. The defendant driver faced criminal charges, including motor vehicle theft, in connection with the incident.
The injured party, identified as the plaintiff, filed a civil action in Denver District Court on May 31, 2017, asserting claims of negligence against the defendant. A three-day jury trial was conducted from August 13 to August 15, 2018.
The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff on the negligence claims. On August 16, 2018, the trial court entered judgment on the jury's verdict in the principal amount of $2,041,552.97.
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, Texas. 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.
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