Kings County Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Settles for $25,000
A child was crossing the street in a crosswalk when a vehicle struck them and then left the scene. The child sustained several injuries, including fractures and a chipped tooth. The case was settled for $25,000.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $25,000
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Insurance Obligation, Vehicle negligence, Insurance obligation, Auto pedestrian collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $25,000 is near the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A minor pedestrian sustained multiple serious injuries after being struck by an unknown vehicle in Kings County, New York. The incident occurred on November 1, 2019, when the plaintiff was crossing Fulton Street in a crosswalk near Alabama Avenue. A vehicle, traveling eastbound on Fulton Street, struck the plaintiff before fleeing the scene. The minor plaintiff suffered a buckle fracture of the left distal ulna, a buckle fracture of the left distal radius, a nasal bone fracture, a chipped front tooth, and a swollen lip.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the unknown driver was negligent. Claims included failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to obey a crosswalk, failing to yield to pedestrians, failing to exercise due care, operating the vehicle unsafely, and fleeing the scene of the accident. The defendant, representing the unknown driver, generally denied the allegations of negligence.
The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement for $25,000, concluding the case.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Kings County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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