Dallas County Pedestrian Accident Settles for $52,000
A child was walking in a crosswalk when a driver struck him. The driver stated the sun's glare made it hard to see. The child suffered a brain injury, a neck injury, and other abrasions. The case was settled.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $52,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Auto/Pedestrian Collision
Case Overview
In Dallas County, Texas, a minor male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while lawfully in a crosswalk on May 16, 2018. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Bear Creek Road as the minor, accompanied by his father, was on his way to a park. The impact rendered the minor unconscious, though he regained consciousness before first responders arrived. He was transported to Children's Hospital and diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, cervical spine injury, lung and abdominal wall contusions, abrasions, and a concussion.
The minor's parent and natural guardian filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and failed to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian. The defendant denied the allegations, contending that severe glare from the setting sun significantly impaired visibility, preventing her from seeing the minor in the crosswalk until it was too late to avoid the collision.
The parties ultimately reached a settlement for $52,000.
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