Dallas County Parking Lot Collision Settles for $3,750
One driver claimed that the other driver negligently operated a vehicle in a parking lot by backing out of a parking space and colliding with their car. The injured driver allegedly sustained personal injuries in the accident. The parties reached a settlement for $3,750.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $3,750
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury, Physical Injury
Case Overview
On July 17, 2012, a vehicle backed out of a parking space in a Dallas County parking lot and collided with a car driven by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently operated the vehicle, causing personal injuries in the accident.
The plaintiff filed a negligence petition for damages against the defendant on March 15, 2013, in the District Court, 160th District Court, Dallas County, Texas. The plaintiff sought compensation for the alleged injuries and damages.
On February 20, 2015, the parties reached a settlement agreement. The plaintiff accepted $3,750 in full settlement of all claims. Following the settlement, the court entered an order on March 20, 2015, dismissing the suit.
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