Motor Vehicle Powers of Attorney

Often there are multiple parties who share the blame for an accident. In these situations, a juror may award damages to the victim according to their percentage of negligence.

Although DMV hearings do not involve criminal court, a knowledgeable NYC traffic lawyer can make a big difference in the outcome. Gannes & Musico LLP has a wealth of experience in representing clients in these hearings.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person (the principal) to authorize another person (the agent) to act on their behalf. The document can confer broad or limited powers and must be prepared in accordance with the state's law. The document must be signed by the signer or notarized before a notary public or a witness. A motor vehicle power-of-attorney grants the agent the authority to perform duties relating to the vehicle that could include selling a car. If you're planning to draft the Power of Attorney yourself, consider contacting your local Department of princeton motor vehicle accident lawsuit Vehicles or using a free online legal website such as eForms or NYLawHelp. You could also ask someone to prepare it.

Third parties can refuse to respect Powers of Attorney. It could be because of many reasons. In certain situations the refusal could cause harm to the principal. The third party could be held accountable for the damages.

To avoid this to avoid this, to prevent this from happening, the Power of Attorney should include words that state that the agent is not able to be the owner of any real estate or property owned by the principal, unless specifically stated in the document. The document should also mention that the agent must submit to a third party an account of all transactions and other matters in which they act on behalf of their principal.

DMV Hearings

You have the right to appeal a decision in the event that DMV or other agency decides to take discretionary action against you (such as the suspension of your license for refusing to take a breathalyzer). Hearings are held in person or via the telephone, and are generally held in front of a DMV driver safety hearing officer. The hearing is conducted by DMV goes first, presenting all evidence it has against you, including any witness testimony it has subpoenaed. It's your turn to provide evidence in support of your claim (documents and witnesses, or your own testimony) challenge the case of DMV in closing arguments, and ask questions to the hearing officer.

The outcome of a DMV hearing is contingent upon the circumstances of your case, however you are more likely to win when you have an attorney. An attorney can assist in determining whether there were any mistakes made by the officers in your case during your arrest. For instance, they may not have warned you that you would lose your license if refused a breath test.

Although you aren't legally required to hire a lawyer for the DMV hearing, hiring an NYC DMV attorney can make the process much simpler. An attorney is knowledgeable about all the laws that apply to these cases and will help you present your case effectively. They can also assist you to avoid being unfairly penalized at the DMV.

License Suspension

If you are found guilty of a specific traffic or legal offenses that are deemed to be illegal, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. Typically the suspension or revocation remains in effect until you have completed all steps necessary to obtain your license reinstated.

Depending on the state in which you live, there are many different reasons that your driver's license can be suspended. States that use points, for instance having too many points could cause the suspension. A judge may also revoke your license due to an offense in traffic. In most cases, a court will allow you to drive using a restricted driving license during the period of suspension or suspension or revocation.

In certain states, your driver's license can be revoked if been convicted of specific crimes like DUIs or vehicular murder. Additionally your license may be suspended if you have not paid back child support or other civil debts. Your license may also be revoked if you suffer from a medical condition that makes it unsafe for you to operate a vehicle.

Your New York lawyer will help you determine the status of your license and the best to proceed. He or she will explain to you that in most instances, if your license was suspended, you are entitled to a hearing at the DMV.

Representation

A representation letter is an important document that an attorney must send to the person he plans to sue. The letter informs the other party that they have a representative that will speak on their behalf. It also permits the lawyer to request documents and information from the other party.

Many motor vehicle accident cases are in the tort doctrine of negligence. Negligence is defined as the failure to use the degree of care a prudent person would have applied under similar circumstances. Car accidents are often caused or contributed to through a variety factors. For instance, driver's negligence could include driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, speeding up or not paying attention to traffic signals. Other factors include distracted driving such as using a mobile phone or trying to apply makeup while driving.

There are certain instances in which two people injured in a car accident need the same lawyer to represent them. It is not ethical for an attorney to represent the driver and an injured person in a personal injury case. This is because each client has an interest conflict. This can be resolved by creating a separate contract between each client. Or, each person can employ their own lawyer to bring a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault.