Adams County Jury Awards $28,798 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The collision caused damage to both cars. The injured driver experienced pain and suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish. She also incurred medical expenses and was expected to suffer future non-economic 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
- $28,798
- County
- Adams County, CO
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $28,798 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
On May 19, 2021, a motor vehicle collision occurred in the 8400 block of Pecos Street in Adams County, Colorado. Both the plaintiff, driving a 1999 Subaru, and the defendant, operating a 2006 Nissan, were traveling northbound when the incident took place. The collision occurred when the plaintiff slowed for traffic, and the defendant, who was directly behind, failed to slow and struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The Federal Heights Police Department investigated the collision. The plaintiff, an 87-year-old individual, sustained physical injuries, experiencing pain, suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, and incurred medical expenses. The plaintiff also alleged future non-economic damages, including permanent impairment.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence and negligence per se against the defendant. The complaint claimed the defendant breached their duty to drive reasonably by failing to slow for traffic, which directly caused the collision and the plaintiff's injuries. It further cited alleged violations of Colorado statutes related to careless driving resulting in injury and following too closely. The case concluded with an award of $28,798 to the plaintiff.
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 Adams County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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