Denver County Jury Awards $12,100 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver claimed the other driver negligently operated a vehicle, causing a collision. The driver alleged the other party was reckless, failed to yield, and made an unsafe turn. As a result, the injured driver sustained bodily injuries and incurred expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $12,100
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $12,100 is near the median of $13,216 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $5,407 to $45,000, based on 92 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred in Denver County, Colorado, involving a 2008 Jeep Cherokee and a 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer. The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently operated the Cherokee, failing to yield and making an unsafe left turn. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained bodily injuries, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, and economic losses, including hospital expenses, and filed a vehicular liability complaint in Colorado District Court, 2nd Judicial District.
The plaintiff sought payment of damages, together with costs. The defendant denied the allegations and asserted affirmative defenses of comparative and contributory negligence. A jury subsequently rendered a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding $12,100 in damages. The court then entered judgment in the plaintiff's favor for a total of $7,260, along with statutory interest and costs.
Understanding This Case
- 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 Denver County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2018, 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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