Larimer County Motor Vehicle Crash Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver's vehicle collided with another driver's vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged pain, medical expenses, and emotional stress. They claimed the other driver's negligence caused the crash. The other driver argued the injured driver's failure to use a seatbelt contributed to the injuries. A jury awarded the injured driver $7,500, but the judgment was later set aside, and the case was dismissed.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- $7,500
- County
- Larimer County, CO
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Economic Injury, Physical Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-defense of $7,500 is above the median of Undisclosed for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-defense. The typical range is Undisclosed to Undisclosed, based on 187 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Larimer County, Colorado, a 2012 Ford Expedition operated by the defendant collided with a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban driven by the plaintiff. The plaintiff subsequently alleged that she suffered pain, emotional stress, and incurred medical expenses as a result of the collision. She contended that the defendant's negligence, including a failure to keep a proper lookout and obey traffic laws, caused the incident.
The plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit in the District Court, Larimer County, 8th Judicial District, Colorado, seeking damages. The defendant denied the allegations and asserted that the plaintiff's claims were diminished or barred due to a failure to use a seatbelt.
A jury ultimately awarded the plaintiff $7,500. The court entered judgment based on the jury's verdict. However, the parties later filed a stipulated motion to set aside the judgment, which the court granted. The case concluded with a stipulated dismissal of the action with prejudice, indicating a resolution between the parties outside of the verdict.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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 Larimer 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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