Torres v. Da Silva

On January 6, 1984, the infant plaintiff, while a pedestrian, was struck by a motor vehicle operated by the defendant. Thereafter, the instant action was commenced, inter alia, to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly suffered as a result of the accident. After joinder of issue the plaintiffs served the defendant with a bill of particulars which indicated that: (1) following the accident the infant plaintiff was taken to a hospital emergency room where he was examined and released, (2) he suffered "serious and permanent injuries” as a result of the accident consisting of persistent…