The Haggard Law Firm Retained by Family of 5-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Display Board Fell on Him at Palm Bay Elementary School
Attorneys Michael Haggard and Maegan Bridwell will investigate the death of Bellamy Dawkins-Morris and pursue answers and accountability on behalf of his family.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, a 5-year-old boy who died after an interactive display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Florida, has retained The Haggard Law Firm to investigate the incident and pursue accountability.
Attorneys Michael Haggard, the firm’s managing partner, and trial lawyer Maegan Bridwell will work on behalf of Bellamy’s family to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine what happened.
“Our focus is on helping Bellamy’s family find answers and pursuing accountability wherever the evidence leads,” said Michael Haggard. “While no legal action can undo this devastating loss, we are committed to supporting his family and conducting a thorough investigation into what happened.”
Bridwell emphasized the importance of understanding how the incident occurred and ensuring Bellamy’s family has support as they seek answers.
“Bellamy’s family deserves answers focused on how this tragic event happened and whether it could have been prevented,” said Bridwell. “We are focused on standing with his family, carefully examining the facts, and pursuing justice and accountability based on what the evidence reveals.”
What Happened at Riviera Elementary School?
According to Brevard Public Schools, the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Florida.
The school district said staff members called 911 and began lifesaving measures before Bellamy was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where he later died. The district confirmed that the device involved was a Promethean interactive display board.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
The Haggard Law Firm Is Investigating the Incident
The Haggard Law Firm has been retained by Bellamy’s family to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death and pursue accountability as warranted by the evidence.
The investigation will examine how the interactive display board fell and whether any safety concerns, equipment issues, or other factors contributed to the incident. The investigation will also seek to determine whether appropriate safety precautions were in place.
At this stage, the specific circumstances that led to the display board falling have not been established publicly. The firm’s investigation is intended to help the family obtain answers and determine what legal options may be available.
When a child dies in a school setting, families are left with difficult questions about how the incident occurred and what could have been done to prevent it. A thorough investigation can help establish the facts and determine whether any parties may bear legal responsibility.
About The Haggard Law Firm
Founded in 1972, The Haggard Law Firm represents individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters. The firm pursues action and advocacy in and out of the courtroom on behalf of those seeking answers and accountability after preventable injuries and deaths.
