A young child suffered paraplegic and debilitating brain injuries when she jack-knifed over a lap belt in her family’s van during a low speed single vehicle accident. Discovery in this case revealed that the automotive manufacturer was well aware of this type of injury, especially to children, but refused to install lap and shoulder restraint systems in the rear outboard seating positions of this van. A substantial multi-million dollar settlement was reached to help this child and her family cope with her terrible permanent injuries.
Related practice areas:
Auto Accidents, Products Liability, Serious Personal Injuries
Davenport, Lavette & Cleckler is a plaintiffs’ personal injury firm in Birmingham, Alabama. Our lawyers concentrate on representing individuals hurt in accidents or damaged by the conduct of others. We have a history of obtaining significant financial recoveries for victims suffering catastrophic injuries due to big truck (18 wheeler) accidents, nursing home abuse, drunk or drugged driving wrecks, electrocutions, propane /natural gas fires, wrongful death, and eminent domain/real estate condemnations. new