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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In the majority of motor vehicle accident vehicle crash cases, the plaintiff's award is reduced by their percentage of the fault. The jury will make this decision on the basis of the evidence they receive.

To be held responsible for personal injury the defendant must have been negligent during the incident. Liability is based on the extent to which negligence contributed to the accident.

Liability

The purpose of a vehicle accident claim is to recover damages for damage and losses caused by the negligence of another party. A lawsuit for an auto or trucking crash will require that the injured party prove that the negligent actions of the defendant or failure to act resulted in a collision and the resulting bodily injury.

An experienced lawyer can assist you in determining whether the driver at fault or any other defendant is accountable for your losses. The majority of auto accident cases hinge on a plaintiff's ability demonstrate the liability of their defendant on traditional tort liability principles, including a defendant's duty to the plaintiff, the defendant's breach of the duty, actual and proximate causation, and injuries.

A knowledgeable lawyer can assist in determining liability in cases in which the insured driver or owner of the vehicle is a party in a lawsuit. Most insurance policies for automobiles provide an affirmative provision of protection to anyone operating the vehicle with owner's permission but subject to certain restrictions. This usually includes a look at CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle accident lawsuits vehicle lawsuit must prove the damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is usually done by providing detailed documentation on out-of pocket expenses incurred, as well as future losses that are expected due to the injuries suffered. These are known as non-economic and economic damages.

The former is used to cover things like medical expenses and lost income and the latter is for intangibles such suffering and pain. It can be difficult to assign a precise dollar value to damages that are not economic like mental stress and the loss of enjoyment life.

Your lawyer will assist to calculate the damages you have suffered using a variety methods. This could include hiring accident reconstruction experts who will review police reports, photographs as well as witnesses' testimony and other evidence to reconstruct the crash.

Your attorney will also help to support your case with expert opinions detailing the economic and other impacts of your injuries. This will include cost estimates for future care and support as well as wage projections and other financial considerations. These are necessary to ensure you are fully compensated for the loss you've suffered and will encounter in the near future.

Comparative Fault

In the event of a car crash, the concept of comparative fault (or contributory negligence) determines the amount of blame an injured person is responsible for. In many cases, it's an important issue that your lawyer will have to prove.

Most states implement some type of a comparative fault rule, which allows victims to pursue compensation even if they share the blame for an accident. However, the amount they receive in settlement will be reduced by their level of blame. For instance when a jury decides to award you $100,000 for your injuries, but concludes that you're 40 percent at fault, you'd only receive $60,000.

However, the law is much more complicated than that, because there are two distinct forms of modified rules of comparative fault. The first is known as the 50 bar rule, which prohibits the victim from claiming damages if they are more than 50% at the fault. It is followed by a few states, including Colorado and Utah. Another variant is pure comparative fault. This allows victims to recover damages even if they are found to be at fault.

Statute of limitations

In the majority of instances, a person who is injured in a car accident is allowed to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for the crash. These lawsuits must, however be filed within the statute of limitations or else the claim of the victim will be forever barred.

The statute of limitations is not a factor in whether or not an insurance company for the defendant will settle the case. It is all about the initial incident that led to the case, and the incident or accident that caused the injury. Thus, knowing precisely when the clock starts to run is crucial in ensuring compliance with this important legal requirement.

In New York, people who are injured in car crashes generally have three years to make personal injury lawsuits. In some cases the timeframe can be shortened. For instance, in situations where a minor is involved, the statute of limitations is suspended until the child is free by marrying or reaching age 18, firms which is usually two years after the accident. There are exceptions to this and seasoned lawyers can provide advice on the specifics.

Representation

We have extensive experience as a consultant and advocate for public agencies and utilities in relation to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local county, state, and federal entities that regulate fixed public utilities like electric, water and gas services. We also represent transportation organizations like taxicabs, trucking companies and limousines, before the Public Utilities Commission in cases that involve rates, fees and service.

In a motor vehicle crash case, we will help identify the parties responsible and support you in your quest for compensation. Our firm also assists victims of car accidents as well as tractor-trailer collisions, which include wrongful deaths.

Our commercial motor vehicle practice provides advice to manufacturers national leasing companies, as well as national logistics firms on auto accidents and product liability claims. We manage pre-suit assessment, proactively manage discovery and utilize trial-ready expertise to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients, whether through an informal disposition or a favorable decision. Our team regularly counsels franchised motor vehicle, motorcycle and truck dealers on factory-dealer issues. We also represent them in New Motor Vehicle Board protests which involve dealership terminations, adding points, warranty and incentive audits, as well as relocations.

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