Arapahoe County Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $1.05M
One driver's van collided with another driver's car. The driver of the car reportedly suffered brain and cognitive injuries, as well as injuries to their neck, shoulder, and back. They also experienced physical impairment and disfigurement, and incurred medical expenses and property damage. The case was settled.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $1,052,883
- County
- Arapahoe County, CO
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $1,052,883 is near the median of $1,052,883 for head/brain injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $50,000 to $11,025,000, based on 22 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred in Arapahoe County, Colorado, involving a 1995 Ford van and a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. The operator of the Lancer, the plaintiff, alleged that the incident resulted in traumatic brain and cognitive injuries, physical injuries to the neck, shoulder, and back, as well as physical impairment, disfigurement, property damage, and incurred medical expenses.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular liability action in the District Court of Colorado, Eighteenth Judicial District, County of Arapahoe. The lawsuit asserted negligence claims against the van's operator, its owner, and its registered owner. In their response, the van's operator and owner partially admitted and denied the allegations, raising affirmative defenses that included failure to mitigate damages, indemnification from a collateral source, and failure to use available seatbelts.
Following various motions and stipulations, the case against the registered owner was partially dismissed. The case against the van's operator was also partially dismissed. The court subsequently granted the plaintiff's amended motion for entry of judgment, awarding $1,052,883.64 with interest and costs. The van's owner later filed a notice of settlement, indicating the matter had been resolved.
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 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 Arapahoe County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, 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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