Highlands Ranch Jury Awards $1,668,365 in Motorcycle Collision
One driver alleged that another driver's vehicle struck his motorcycle. The collision occurred when the second driver allegedly made an abrupt left turn in front of the first driver. The first driver sustained multiple fractures and a separated shoulder. The jury awarded the first driver $1.3 million.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,300,000
- County
- Douglas County, CO
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Motorcycle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,300,000 is above the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, a collision occurred on August 16, 2014, when a vehicle struck a motorcycle. The plaintiff, the motorcyclist, was traveling eastbound on Highlands Ranch Parkway when the defendant, the driver, who was traveling westbound on the same parkway, allegedly made an abrupt left turn directly into the plaintiff's path at an intersection. The plaintiff claimed to have had a green light at the time of the incident.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging serious injuries from the collision. These injuries included a broken nose, a separated shoulder, a fractured tibia, and a fractured kneecap. The defendant admitted liability for the collision but disputed the extent to which the collision caused the plaintiff's claimed injuries and the amount of damages sought.
A jury ultimately sided with the plaintiff, awarding $1.3 million in damages. After the addition of statutory interest, the total judgment against the defendant amounted to $1,668,365.80.
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 Douglas 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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