A California musician was traveling in a Ford van with his band when they were involved in a rollover accident. During the accident, the seat the man was sitting in became dislodged and left the floor of the vehicle. The roof of the van then crushed the man’s head and he suffered severe spinal cord injuries, leaving him a quadriplegic.
The jury ruled that Ford was completely responsible for the injuries the man suffered and awarded the man $12.5 million in order to pay for past as well as future medical costs. In addition to this, the man was awarded another $6 million for the pain and suffering he endured.
The man will be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life and he will require medical care since he will not be able to use his arms or legs anymore.
The seat latching mechanism in the van was determined to be defective. If it weren’t for the careless manufacturing of the van, the man could have continued to pursue his career in music.
If you have been injured in any type of auto accident caused by the negligence of another, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. When the injuries were caused by defective vehicle, it is important to consult an experienced defective product attorney at once to find out how to proceed with your claim.
If you have a defective vehicle claim in the Southern California area, please contact the Law Offices of Jacoby & Meyers, LLC today to schedule a consultation.
