[11-14-2021] Dallas County, TX – 8-Month-Old Baby Fell Out of Car and Struck by Vehicle in Irving

An 8-month-old baby was killed after falling out of a vehicle and hit by an oncoming car in Irving on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

The tragic accident happened around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of North MacArthur Boulevard and Ranchview Drive.

According to the police, a black sedan struck the 8-month-old victim after falling out of a vehicle. The sedan did not stop, but authorities believe there is a high chance that the driver did not know the infant was hit.

The infant was rushed to a hospital where, unfortunately, the child was eventually pronounced dead.

Police reports show that the victim’s mother was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, and there was at least one other child in the car.

Statistics of Fatal Car Accident Crash Involving Children

In 2019, 608 children under the age of 12 died, and more than 91,000 were injured in car accidents. Thirty-eight percent of children under the age of 12 who died in car accidents were not wearing seatbelts. Parents and caregivers can save a life on every trip by ensuring that their children are properly buckled.

Restraints are used differently depending on the age of the child. In 2019, 43 percent of children aged 8 to 12 were not buckled up, compared to 41 percent of children aged 4 to 7 and 27 percent of children aged under four.

Drunk driving puts the safety of child passengers in jeopardy. In the United States in 2019, alcohol-impaired driving was involved in 23 percent of child passenger deaths among children aged 14 and younger, with the child’s own driver being drunk 64 percent of the time.

Restraint systems for children are frequently abused. Approximately 46% of car seats and booster seats are used incorrectly, which could reduce their effectiveness.

Dallas County Wrongful Death Lawyer for Victims of Car Accident Involving Children

Each year, up to 4.5 million people are injured or killed in car accidents in the United States, according to estimates. You may be shocked and unsure of what to expect after a family member is killed in a car accident.

After a fatal accident, you should contact a reputable and trustworthy lawyer to discuss your case. Accident victims and their families must be informed about their rights and compensation in order to avoid being duped by insurance companies.

You can ask your lawyer for help filing a claim, and they can also explain why a claim like this is important and necessary for people in your situation. Arash Law Texas has a wide range of experts from bicycle accident attorneys to car accident lawyers.

Our Dallas County wrongful death lawyers from Arash Law Texas are here to assist you. It’s best to contact a skilled lawyer right away to ensure that your legal rights are properly protected. Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a complimentary consultation.