Trouble transferring pictures from an iPhone 3GS to PC
So it sounds like the computer is making a connection to the Phone.  Try these different things and you may get some results, and hopefully get your daughters pictures off.


Try using another USB port on the computer.
Try using another cable if you have.
If you have another computer lying around connect it to that and see if it works.
Try downloading Dropbox to the phone. now you may be asking "how can I type?" if you can find a bluetooth keyboard you can connect it to your phone and use it as a keyboard.  Download dropbox and create an account if you don't already have one and ask Dropbox to upload all your photos to your account.
If all else fails take it to the Apple store with a usb thumb drive, they might be able to help you pull the photos off.


Hope these can help you get your pictures back!