$500,000
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of surviving adult children of an 85-year-old woman who died in an automobile accident. The transport van driver failed to properly secure the woman in her wheelchair, causing devastating internal injuries when the van was involved in an accident.
Additional Notes
Settlement reached on the first day of trial. The driver did not cause the accident, but the improper securing of the wheelchair led to fatal injuries. Defendant argued frail condition of victim, but claims were refuted.