Arlington, Texas Red-Light Crash Settles for $15,000
One driver ran a red light and hit another vehicle in an intersection. The impact caused a minor passenger to be ejected from their vehicle. The minor sustained multiple contusions and sprains.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $15,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
On March 11, 2016, a vehicle carrying a minor passenger was struck in an Arlington, Texas intersection. The defendant's vehicle reportedly entered the intersection against a red light, colliding with the plaintiff's vehicle. The minor passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was later diagnosed with multiple contusions and sprains after a hospital examination.
The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence. They claimed the defendant failed to stop for a red light, maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, and avoid the collision. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and argued that the plaintiff driver was comparatively or contributorily negligent in causing the incident.
The parties ultimately reached a settlement, with the defendant agreeing to pay $15,000 to resolve the claims.
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