A tragic accident resulted in a $3.25 million settlement after an 8-year-old boy was killed when the car he was riding in was struck by an out-of-control ambulance in Richmond, Virginia.

Details of the Incident

The boy was asleep in the rear passenger seat of his father’s car when the ambulance’s front passenger-side tire burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered through a wired fence, crossed the median, and collided head-on with the rear passenger side where the child was seated.

Emergency responders arrived to find the child trapped and unresponsive but with a faint pulse. He was transported to the hospital, where despite extensive resuscitation efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

Legal Proceedings and Settlement

An immediate and thorough investigation was conducted by the plaintiff’s legal team. Witnesses who observed the ambulance’s erratic driving before the crash provided statements. Accident reconstruction experts and product liability specialists were also consulted.

The case was resolved through mediation led by retired Judge Michael C. Allen before formal litigation began. The plaintiffs initially demanded $5 million, and the matter was settled for $3.25 million. Special damages totaled $2,189.97.

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