People injured by a car accident caused by another driver’s illegal U-turn can sue that driver for negligence per se. This cause of action has four elements plaintiffs are required to prove by a preponderance of the evidence if the case goes to trial: 1) The defendant (at-fault driver) committed a traffic violation (such as CRS 42-4-902); 2) The reason for the traffic law is to protect people like the plaintiff (others sharing the roadway); 3) The defendant’s illegal actions hurt the plaintiff; and 4) This harm resulted in money damages. Most automobile collision cases never reach trial. Instead, the plaintiff’s Colorado personal injury law firm agrees to a settlement with the defendant’s car insurance company. The job of the plaintiff’s personal injury attorney is to pursue the largest compensatory damages award available to pay for the plaintiff’s pain and suffering, lost wages and future earnings, medical bills, and property damage.