Dallas County Jury Finds Negligence, No Damages in Pedestrian Accident
A man visiting Dallas for business was walking from a restaurant to his hotel when he was struck by a car exiting a parking garage. The driver stated the man walked into the side of her vehicle, while the man claimed the driver failed to yield. The man sustained contusions and bruising, and his property was damaged. He sought damages for pain and mental anguish.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On February 7, 2013, the plaintiff, a financial consultant, was struck by a sedan driven by the defendant in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred as the plaintiff walked across a hotel driveway, and the defendant exited an underground parking garage. The plaintiff sustained contusions and sued the driver for negligence, alleging she failed to keep a proper lookout, drove too fast, and failed to yield to a pedestrian. Initial claims against the hotel were later dismissed.
The plaintiff argued the defendant's vehicle struck his driver's side, and he did not see the car before impact. He claimed deep-tissue bruising, limited right arm motion, and disruption to personal activities. He sought $35,000 for pain and anguish, reporting a single doctor visit and recovery within six months. Stipulated property damage totaled $1,275.
The defendant denied negligence, asserting the plaintiff failed to keep a proper lookout and walked into the driver's side of her vehicle. Defense counsel highlighted the plaintiff's minimal medical treatment and no missed work. A Dallas County jury found both parties negligent, assigning 50 percent comparative responsibility to each, and awarded no damages to the plaintiff.
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