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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In the majority of motor vehicle accident cases, the plaintiff's damages award is reduced by their percentage of fault. The jury will determine this according to the evidence presented to them.

To be held liable for injuries the defendant must be negligent at the time of the incident. The amount of liability is determined by the degree to which the negligence contributed to the accident.

Liability

The goal of a motor vehicle accident claim is to recover damages for damages and injuries caused by the negligence of a third party. A lawsuit for a car or trucking crash will require that the victim's claim be proven that the defendant's negligent acts or inaction caused a collision and the resulting bodily injury.

An experienced lawyer can assist you in determining whether the person at fault or a different defendant is accountable for your losses. Most auto accident cases hinge on the plaintiff's ability to prove the defendant's responsibility by relying on tort liability rules. This includes a defendant’s duty to the victim, a defendant's violation of this duty actual and direct causation and injuries.

A skilled lawyer can help analyze liability in situations in which the insured driver or owner of the vehicle is a party in a lawsuit. Most insurance policies for automobiles offer protection to those who operate the vehicle under the authority of the owner, subject to certain exceptions. This analysis includes a review of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit will prove the damages suffered by plaintiff. This is usually accomplished by providing a detailed record of the expenses incurred out of pocket and also the potential for future losses to arise due to the injuries sustained. These are known as economic and non-economic damages.

The former covers things like medical bills and lost income. motor vehicle accident lawyer suffolk is compensation for more intangible things such as suffering and pain. It is often difficult to assign an exact value to non-economic losses such as mental anxiety and loss of enjoyment life.

Your lawyer will help to calculate the damages you have suffered with a variety of methods. This may include hiring accident reconstruction specialists who will review police reports, photographs and witnesses' statements, and other evidence to reconstruct the crash.

Your attorney will also be able to support your claim by soliciting expert opinions which outline the economic and noneconomic implications of your injuries. This will include estimates of the future costs of care and support costs, wage projections, and other financial considerations. These are crucial to ensure that you are completely compensated for any losses you have suffered and will continue to suffer in the future.

Comparative Fault

In a car accident the concept of comparative fault (or contributory negligence) determines the degree of fault an injured party is responsible for. In many instances, it's a crucial issue that your attorney will have to prove.

The majority of states have some version of a a comparative blame rule, which permits victims to pursue compensation even if they share in the blame for an accident. But the amount of their settlement will be reduced by their level of blame. If, for example an appeals court awards $100,000 for your injuries, and then determines that you're at 40 percent responsible, you'll only receive $60,000.


However, the law is more complex than that since there are two distinct types of modified rules of comparative fault. The first is the 50% bar rule. This rules out the injured party from receiving compensation if they are at fault for more than 50 percent. Colorado and Utah are two states that adhere to this rule. The other type, known as pure comparative negligence, permits victims to seek damages if they are found to be 99 per cent at fault.

Statute of Limitations

In the majority of instances, the person who was injured involved in a car accident may file a lawsuit. However the lawsuits must be filed within a specific period of time, also known as the statute of limitations or the victim's legal claim will be forfeited and barred for ever.

The statute of limitation does not affect whether or not an insurance company for the defendant will settle the case. It is all about the first incident that led to the case, or the incident or accident that caused the injury. So, knowing exactly when the clock begins to tick is crucial for to ensure compliance with this important legal requirement.

In New York, people who are hurt in car crashes generally have three years to bring personal injury lawsuits. In certain cases the timeline may be reduced. For instance, in cases where minors are involved the time limit for a lawsuit is suspended until the child becomes fully emancipated through marriage or turning 18 which is usually two years after the incident. There are exceptions to this and experienced lawyers can advise on the specifics.

Representation

We have extensive experience representing utilities and public entities in matters involving motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local and county governments, state and federal agencies that oversee fixed public utilities, such as electricity, water, and sewer services. We also represent transportation entities like taxicabs limousines and trucking companies, before the Public Utilities Commission in cases that involve rates, fees and service.

We can help you determine the parties accountable for a motor vehicle accident and assist you in pursuing compensation. Our firm also assists victims of tractor-trailer truck crashes and car accidents, as well as wrongful death cases.

Our commercial motor vehicle practice provides advice to manufacturers national leasing companies, as well as national logistics firms on product liability and automobile accidents claims. We manage pre-suit assessment and actively manage the discovery process. We also apply trial-ready skills to obtain an acceptable client outcome which could be a summary decision or a favorable decision. Our team regularly counsels franchised motor vehicle, motorcycle and truck dealers on factory-dealer issues and represents them in New Motor Vehicle Board protests concerning dealership closures, addition of points, warranty and incentive audits, as well as relocations.

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