Sasha Grandison (Of Counsel-Baltimore, MD | New York, NY) and Eugene Boulé (Partner-New York, NY) defended a contractor and driver in an accident where the three-year-old plaintiff darted into traffic and was struck by the firm’s clients’ truck. Police issued violations for the truck and trailer being overweight, and various issues with the tires on the truck and trailer. The child spent two months in the hospital and rehabilitation, underwent multiple surgeries and was left with deformities and significant scarring. The firm’s accident reconstructionist prepared a favorable report in support of the team’s motion to dismiss. The court granted the motion, reinforced by eyewitness testimony, finding the driver was unable to avoid striking the child and was entitled to the emergency doctrine defense. The judge also ruled that the violations were not a proximate cause of the accident.