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Head Injury to 7-Year-Old Girl – $1.25 Million Settlement
A 7-year-old girl suffered a traumatic head injury as the seatbelted rear passenger in a 2-car motor vehicle accident.
What Happened
The injuries to our client happened as a result of a 2 vehicle accident in which her seat belt malfunctioned.
The young girl was a belted rear seated passenger in her parents’ car which was hit in the left rear while traveling through an intersection. The child’s seat belt failed on impact and she was ejected from the vehicle, suffering a head injury that resulted in cognitive and speech deficits.
Injuries from the Accident
Because our client’s seat belt failed to protect her, the impact of the crash ejecting her little body from the vehicle. The child sustained a serious head trauma as a result, which further lead to life-altering conditions, such as difficulties with speech and cognitive deficits.
How a Boston Child Injury Attorney Can Help
Our client received a $1,250,000 settlement which will go to treatment and recovery from her life-altering injuries. The majority of the settlement was paid by the car manufacturer and was based on the defective design of the seat belt mechanism.
If your child has suffered a traumatic injury in a Massachusetts motor vehicle accident in which a defective seat belt failed to protect your child, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced Boston child injury lawyer to determine the strength of your claim and identify the liable parties.
Please note that each case is different. To find out what your case may be worth, speak with a personal injury attorney today.
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