Denver, Colorado Jury Awards $28,342 in Rear-End Collision
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver, alleging the other driver caused a rear-end collision by following too closely. The injured driver sought damages for injuries, pain, lost earnings, and medical expenses. The other driver claimed the injured driver did not try to minimize their damages. A jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $28,342
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred on July 24, 2014, between a plaintiff and a defendant in Denver, Colorado. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Denver County District Court, Colorado, on May 5, 2013, alleging vehicular negligence against the defendant. The plaintiff contended that the defendant caused a rear-end collision by following too closely, seeking damages for bodily injury, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and medical expenses.
The defendant filed an answer on May 28, 2015, asserting that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages. On May 5, 2016, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $28,342. A final judgment was subsequently entered.
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