Texas Court Awards $380,000 in Multi-Vehicle Intersection Crash
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle collided with a third vehicle, which then hit the stopped vehicle head-on. The driver who was stopped suffered a mild traumatic brain injury causing cognitive problems and worsening of existing neck and back issues.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $380,000
- County
- Arapahoe County, CO
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Torts, Transportation Law
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $380,000 is near the median of $510,805 for head/brain injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $52,650 to $4,929,085, based on 77 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A driver employed by the defendant company entered an intersection, colliding with another vehicle. That vehicle then struck the plaintiff's car head-on while she was stopped at a traffic light. The plaintiff, who was in her late 40s, sustained a mild traumatic brain injury resulting in cognitive deficits, along with an aggravation of pre-existing neck and back conditions. Her medical expenses totaled approximately $50,000.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit against the employer, alleging negligence and vicarious liability. The plaintiff contended that the defendant's employee mistakenly interpreted the traffic signal as green, causing the vehicle to enter the intersection improperly and trigger the collisions. The lawsuit did not include a claim for lost income. Expert witnesses specializing in rehabilitation, neurology, and neuropsychology provided testimony for both sides during the proceedings.
Following the presentation of evidence, the court awarded the plaintiff approximately $380,000, which included interest and costs. The outcome indicated the court found the defendant company liable for the incident and the resulting damages.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 Arapahoe County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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