In December 2007  a 5 year old girl was struck by a car  while crossing Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, NY.  In that the crossing is located near an elementary school and high school, a crossing guard was present at the time of the accident.  As a result of the accident, the girl suffered multiple fractures and traumatic brain injuries.  Today, among other things, the now 10 year old girl remains in a wheelchair, unable to speak, blind in one eye and needs assistance to eat.  The case has settled with Hempstead Village for $16.6 million dollars.

Long Island Lawyer
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.