Denver Bus Collision Negligence Settles, Amount Undisclosed
A bus passenger was injured when a vehicle operated by another driver allegedly collided with the bus. The passenger filed a lawsuit against the driver, seeking damages for severe and permanent injuries, pain, loss of enjoyment of life, physical impairment, emotional distress, medical expenses, and economic loss. The jury awarded the passenger over $1 million. The parties later settled their claims.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,032,691
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,032,691 is above the median of $16,464 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,000 to $57,712, based on 225 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred in Denver County, Colorado, when a motor vehicle operated by the defendant struck a public transit bus. A passenger on the bus, the plaintiff, alleged that the incident caused severe and permanent personal injuries, including pain, physical impairment, emotional distress, lost wages, and significant medical expenses. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular liability action in the District Court, Denver County, Colorado, asserting claims of negligence against the defendant.
The defendant denied some allegations and presented several affirmative defenses. These included claims of assumption of risk, culpable conduct, comparative negligence, and arguments regarding the plaintiff's alleged failure to use a seat belt and failure to mitigate damages.
After a trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $1,032,691.02 in damages. The defendant's subsequent motion for a new trial was denied by the court. The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement and filed a joint stipulation for dismissal of the action with prejudice, with each party agreeing to bear its own costs.
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 2015, 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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