• Gavett and Datt, P.C. is known foremost in the field of personal injury as a result of its success in representing a four year old girl who was paralyzed in an accident at an apartment complex in Maryland. The child was injured when a trash dumpster located near a playground at the complex tipped over on top of her while she was swinging from one of its side bars. The jury in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County awarded a record $14.6 million dollars to the little girl, which, at the time of the award, was the largest personal injury verdict in the state of Maryland.

Other personal injury matters which the firm is currently handling or has handled in the past include:

• Representation of a small boy injured on the grounds of a school
  
  
• Cases involving bodily injuries to passengers, drivers, and pedestrians as well as property damage sustained due to accidents involving motor vehicles
  
  
• Various claims against health care providers for malpractice claims arising out of negligent medical care
  
  
• Wrongful death claims against health care providers arising out of negligent obstetrical care and/or care to newborn infants
  
  
• a case against an attorney for malpractice and misappropriation of funds
  
  
• cases arising out of slip and fall accidents
  
  
• a claim involving injuries due to hazardous conditions on the premises
  
  
• cases involving excessive use of force
  
  
• a variety of work-related accidents resulting in injuries to employees