$1.25 Million Child Bicycle Accident Settlement in Nassau County

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.25 million settlement for an 11-year-old child who was struck by a speeding vehicle while riding his bicycle in Nassau County, suffering a hip fracture, wrist fracture, and liver lesion.

A Child Struck by a Speeding Driver in Nassau County

He was 11 years old, riding his bicycle to get pizza with his friends — a routine outing that ended in a helicopter airlift to Cohen Children's Medical Center. A speeding vehicle struck the boy with enough force to launch his bicycle into the air, and the child ended up trapped beneath the car. A witness at the scene confirmed the driver was traveling significantly over the posted speed limit.

The boy suffered a fractured hip, a fractured wrist, a liver lesion, and injuries to his face, head, neck, chest, and back. For a child still growing, these fractures carry long-term implications that extend far beyond the initial recovery.

Building the Case for a Nassau County Bicycle Accident Victim

The driver's insurer attempted to argue contributory negligence, suggesting the child bore some responsibility for the collision.

Our Long Island car accident attorneys dismantled this defense by securing the eyewitness testimony confirming the driver was speeding, obtaining traffic camera footage from nearby intersections, and consulting with an accident reconstruction expert who calculated the vehicle's speed at impact.

Pediatric orthopedic specialists provided detailed assessments of how fractures in a growing child can affect bone development, range of motion, and long-term physical function; evidence the insurer could not credibly dispute.

$1.25 Million for a Child Struck While Cycling in Nassau County

The $1.25 million settlement provides for the boy's past and future medical care, rehabilitation, and the pain and suffering endured by a child who should have been safe riding to meet his friends.

"This child was doing exactly what 11-year-olds do, riding his bike to get pizza. A speeding driver turned that into a helicopter airlift and multiple fractures. Blaming the child was never going to stand up against the evidence we assembled." — Andrew Levine, Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If your child has been injured in a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident caused by a negligent driver, our New York City vehicle accident attorneys have experience fighting for young victims and their families, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free consultation.