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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In most motor vehicle accident cases, the plaintiff's damages are reduced by the percentage of the fault. The jury will make this decision in accordance with the evidence presented to them.

To be held liable for a personal injury the defendant must have been negligent during the incident. Liability is determined by the extent of negligence that led to the incident.

Liability

The purpose of a motor accident claim is to recover damages for injuries and losses caused by the negligence of another party. Unless the injured victim lives in one of the states that operate under a no-fault system of insurance the filing of an auto or trucking accident lawsuit will require showing that a defendant's careless actions or failure to act caused a collision with corresponding bodily injury.

An experienced attorney can assist you in determining whether the driver who was at fault or another defendant is responsible for your losses. The majority of auto accident cases are based on the plaintiff's ability to prove their defendant's liability based on the tort liability standard and include a defendant's duty to the plaintiff, the defendant's breach of that duty, causality that is actual and proximate, and injuries.

A skilled lawyer can assist in analyzing liability in situations where the insured driver or the owner of the vehicle is involved in a lawsuit. Most automobile insurance policies contain an affirmative provision of protection to anyone operating the vehicle with owner's permission, subject to certain exclusions. This analysis includes a review of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit must prove the damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is usually done by providing detailed evidence of the expenses and future losses that are expected as a result of the injuries suffered. These are called economic and non-economic damages.

The former covers things such as medical expenses and lost earnings, while the latter covers things that are more intangible like pain and suffering. It is difficult to quantify an amount of money on the non-economic damage, such as mental distress and lawyers loss of enjoyment.

Your lawyer will assist in formulating your damages with the use of a variety. This could include hiring experts in accident reconstruction who will look over police reports, photos and witnesses' statements, and other evidence to reconstruct the crash.

Your attorney will also bolster your case with expert opinions that outline the economic and non-economic consequences of your injuries. This will include estimates of future care and support costs, wage projections, and other financial considerations. They are crucial to ensure that you are fully compensated for any loss you've suffered and will continue to suffer in the future.

Comparative Fault

A system called comparative fault, also referred to as contributory negligence - determines the amount of fault that an injured person can be held responsible for a car crash. In many cases, it's an important aspect that your lawyer will have to prove.

Most states have a form of a comparative fault law that allows victims to receive compensation regardless of their share of the blame is for an accident. The amount of compensation will be based on the level of blame. If, for example the jury awards $100,000 for your injuries but finds that you're at 40 percent responsible, you will only receive $60,000.

There are actually two different types of modified comparative fault rules. The one is known as the 50% bar rule, which prohibits the victim from receiving damages if they are more than 50 percent at fault. Colorado and Utah are two states that are governed by this rule. Another variation is known as pure comparative fault. It allows victims to seek damages even if found to be 99 % at fault.

Statute of limitations

In the majority of instances, an individual who has been injured involved in a car accident may file a lawsuit. However, these lawsuits must be filed within a certain time period, referred to as the statute of limitations, or the claim of the victim is deemed to be void and barred forever.

The statute of limitations does not have anything to have anything to do with whether the defendant's insurance company will settle the case, and it is all about the trigger event in the case - the incident or accident which caused the injury. Therefore, calculating exactly when the clock starts to tick is vital for ensuring 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. This time frame can be reduced in certain circumstances, however. If a child is involved, such as the statute is stopped until the child is emancipated, which can be achieved by marriage or at the age of 18 typically two years after the accident. There are also exceptions and seasoned lawyers can assist with the specifics.

Representation

We have significant experience as a consultant and advocate for public agencies as well as utilities on issues related to motor vehicle accident lawsuits vehicle litigation. Our clients include local and county governments, as well as state and federal agencies that regulate fixed public utilities, including water, electricity and sewer services. We also represent transportation organizations including taxicabs, trucking and limousine companies, before the Public Utilities Commission in cases that involve rates, fees and service.

In a motor car accident case, we can help determine the parties at fault and assist you in your pursuit of compensation. Our firm also helps victims of car accidents and tractor-trailer accidents, including the wrongful deaths.

Our practice in commercial motor vehicles provides advice to manufacturers, national leasing companies, and national logistics companies about product liability and automobile accidents claims. We manage pre-suit assessment and assist in the discovery process. We also employ trial-ready skills to achieve an acceptable client outcome whether it's a summative disposition or favourable final verdict. Our team of lawyers advises franchised motor vehicles and motorcycle dealers on issues relating to dealer-factory relationships and also represents them in New Motor Vehicle Board protests regarding terminations of dealerships and audits of incentive and warranty programs and relocations.

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