Colorado Jury Awards $37,626 in Cement Truck Accident
One driver alleged injuries after a cement mixer truck's chute detached and struck her. She claimed physical, emotional, and psychological harm, including mental anguish. Experts were involved in assessing her condition and treatment needs.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $37,626
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Psychological / PTSD
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $37,626 is near the median of $37,626 for psychological / ptsd cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $13,300 to $500,000, based on 4 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Colorado, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging injuries sustained in an accident involving a cement mixer truck owned by the defendant company and driven by its employee. The plaintiff claimed that a piece of a cement chute detached from the truck, causing physical, emotional, and psychological harm, specifically significant mental anguish and emotional distress.
To support the claims, the plaintiff presented a psychological evaluation from a licensed psychologist who diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from the accident and recommended a treatment plan. The plaintiff's initial expert, a life care planner, had identified potential PTSD but could not provide treatment estimates for psychological conditions. The defendant moved to exclude the psychologist's report and testimony, arguing the disclosure was untimely and did not comply with Colorado procedural rules, thus preventing them from preparing a rebuttal.
The case concluded with an award of $37,626 to the plaintiff.
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 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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