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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In most motor vehicle accident lawsuits, the plaintiff’s damages are lowered by their percentage of fault. The jury will decide this according to the evidence they are presented.

In order to be held liable for personal injuries the defendant must have been negligent during the incident. Liability is based on the degree to which the negligence caused the accident.

Liability

The purpose of a motor vehicle accident claim is to seek damages for the injuries and losses resulting from the negligence of another party. A lawsuit for an auto or trucking crash requires that the injured victim prove that the defendant's negligence or failure to act resulted in a collision and the bodily injuries that resulted.

An experienced lawyer can help you determine whether the driver at fault or other defendant is liable for your losses. The majority of auto accident cases are based on a plaintiff's capacity to establish the liability of their defendant based on the tort liability standard that include a defendant's responsibility to the plaintiff, the breach of the duty, Motor Vehicle accident Lawsuits actual and proximate cause, and injuries.

A skilled lawyer can also assist in determining the liability of a situation where the insured driver or owner of the vehicle are involved in a lawsuit. Most insurance policies for automobiles offer coverage to anyone who operates the vehicle with the approval of the owner, with certain exceptions. This may include a review of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit has to establish damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is usually done by providing detailed evidence of the expenses incurred, as well as the future loss anticipated due to the injuries sustained. These are referred to as economic and non-economic damages.

The former covers things such as medical expenses and lost income. The latter is compensation for more intangible things like suffering and pain. It can be difficult to put an amount of money on non-economic damages, such as mental distress and loss of enjoyment in life.

Your attorney will assist you in formulating your damages with the use of a variety of methods. This includes retaining experts in the field of accident reconstruction who analyze photographs of the scene police reports, witness testimony, and other evidence to reconstruct the circumstances of the crash.

Your attorney will also bolster your claim with expert opinion detailing the economic and other effects of your injuries. This includes cost estimates for future care and support as well as wage projections and other financial aspects. These are essential to ensure that you're compensated fully for any losses that you have suffered and continue to be afflicted in the future.

Comparative Fault

A system referred to as comparative fault or contributory negligence determines how much fault an injured party can be held responsible for a car crash. It's a key issue in many cases and something your lawyer may be required to prove.

The majority of states have some kind of comparative fault rule that allows victims to receive compensation even if a portion of the blame is for an accident. But the amount of their settlement will be reduced by their level of blame. For example when a jury gives you $100,000 for your injuries, but concludes that you're 40% in the wrong, you'd receive only $60,000.

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

Statute of Limitations

In the majority of instances, an individual who has been injured in a car crash can make a claim. However, these lawsuits must be filed within the time frame, known as the statute of limitations, or the victim's legal claim will be barred and forfeited for ever.

The statute of limitations does not have anything to have anything to do with whether the defendant's insurance company will settle, and it is all about the trigger event that started the case-the incident or accident which caused the injury. Therefore, calculating exactly when the clock begins to tick is essential for to ensure compliance with this important legal requirement.

In New York, people who are injured in car accidents generally have three years to file personal injury lawsuits. In some cases this time frame can be shortened. In cases where a child is involved, as in the statute is suspended until the child is free, which is achieved by marrying or reaching the age of 18, typically two years after the incident. There are other circumstances, and a seasoned lawyer can advise on the specifics.

Representation

We have extensive experience in consulting and representing public entities and utilities on matters related to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local, county, state and federal entities regulating fixed public utilities like electric, gas, and water/sewer services. We represent transportation companies such as limousines and taxicabs before Public Utilities Commission on issues involving rates, service and charges.

We can assist you in determining the parties responsible for the cause of a motor vehicle crash 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 accident law firm vehicle practice provides advice to manufacturers, national leasing companies, and national logistics firms on the liability of their products and automobile accidents claims. We handle pre-suit evaluations, proactively manage discovery and employ trial-ready skills to ensure an optimal outcome for the client whether that is through a the summary resolution or a favorable final decision. Our team regularly counsels franchised motor vehicle, motorcycle and truck dealers on factory-dealer concerns and represent them in New Motor Vehicle Board protests concerning dealership closures, addition of points warranty and incentive audits, and relocations.