Craig Davis represented a middle school-aged client who fell approximately 15 feet to the ground while participating in a climbing activity at a summer camp. Negligence was admitted.

Our client’s injuries included compression fractures of the L1-L2 vertebrae, a displaced right heel fracture, and a right tibia growth plate injury resulting in a 1.5 cm limb length discrepancy. Our client underwent surgery to repair the right heel fracture. His past medical expenses totaled $92,650.12.

In consultation with our client’s parents, we delayed resolving the case until he reached adulthood to account for any additional complications. That proved wise as our client developed traumatic arthritis in his heel and a leg length discrepancy over time. As a result, he will require future treatment for his heel which we were able to claim as part of his case.

Despite his ongoing limitations from his injuries, the plaintiff demonstrated remarkable resilience that enabled him to play multiple varsity sports in high school and compete in intramural athletics during college. The defendant had a single limit policy with $1,000,000.00 limits.