Overview
A teenager was killed while walking home from school after an SUV collided with another vehicle and was propelled onto the sidewalk. Her family’s wrongful death claim was resolved shortly before trial for $950,000.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement amount: $950,000
- Accident type: Pedestrian accident involving an SUV
- Fatality: Teenage pedestrian
- Surviving family: Mother, father, and two siblings
- Collision circumstances: An SUV ran a yellow light and collided with a vehicle turning left
- Resolution method: Settlement shortly before trial
The Case
Our teenage client was walking home from school when a woman driving an SUV ran a yellow light while rushing home from work. The SUV collided with another vehicle that was turning left and was propelled onto the sidewalk.
The SUV struck and killed our client. She was survived by her mother, father, and two siblings, who were devastated by her death.
The case was resolved shortly before trial for $950,000.
Why It Matters
This case involved the death of a young pedestrian who was walking home from school when a collision between two vehicles sent an SUV onto the sidewalk.
The $950,000 settlement resolved the family’s claim shortly before the matter was scheduled to proceed to trial.