Settlement for Child Injured by a Postal Truck On July 6, 2016, a five-year-old boy and his mother were enjoying a barbeque with other family members and friends. Due to the recent July 4th holiday, there was an increase in mail and deliveries. As a result, a postal worker, who was behind schedule, decided to take a short cut through a residential alley where several children were enjoying the barbeque in an adjacent field. The postal truck struck the minor as he exited the back door of a residence to return to the field. The minor suffered a fracture to his right leg, which required casting. The postal worker denied causing any injury at the scene and claimed that the minor fell but was not struck by the truck. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers immediately secured video of the accident, which showed the postal truck speeding through the alley and coming into contact with the minor. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers then brought a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. During the administrative proceeding, the Postal Service paid the mother’s claim pursuant to the Illinois Family Expense Act but denied the minor’s claim. Gainsberg law brought suit in the United States District Court against the United States of America. The matter settled after a settlement conference before the court.