The public should be aware of the dangers involving awnings attached to the side of recreational vehicles (RVs) and horse trailers.

Our firm recently settled a very important case that underscores the importance of fully exploring all facts of a serious injury or death case because there may be a defective product involved. Information learned in this case is also important to share because owners of recreational vehicles (RV's) and horse trailers may be unaware of the potential risks associated with awnings attached to their vehicle or trailer.

Freeman, 48, was driving a tractor-trailer on the highway when he was involved in an offset frontal collision. On impact, the truck left the road and rolled over.

Mr. Freeman, a truck driver, was killed when he was ejected from the large truck (tractortrailer) he was driving on an Alabama highway back in 2005. IMMI was the manufacturer of a seat belt buckle which was part of the safety restraint in the truck Mr. Freeman was driving.