Florida Child Injury Law Blog

Stories like this inspire us all!  Last week, a 12-year-old boy, Danny Happy stood front and center at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.  He was being honored at the East-West Shrine Game.  Cameras followed his every move, the mayor shook his hand and introduced himself.  For Danny, being alive was indeed a special feat. 

 Just two years ago, he suffered burns over 95 percent of his body when a private plane crashed into his Sanford, Florida  home.  His little sister, 4-year-old Gabriela Dechat, like the neighbors next door, was killed. Since that time he has survived 42 surgeries and some unimaginable suffering. 

 The family’s lawyers settled the lawsuit with the plane’s owner, NASCAR.  It’s reported that the terms are enough to take care of all future surgeries.  It’s not known what future health concerns he might have as a result of the accident, since it is so rare for someone burned so badly to survive.

 Despite the enormous adversity, Danny maintains a positive outlook.  As the cameras circled around him he said, “Today I feel very alive.  I am very happy to be here.”

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