Motor Vehicle Powers of Attorney

Many parties are usually responsible for the accident. In such situations the jury could distribute damages to the victim according to their percentage of negligence.

Although DMV hearings are not related to criminal court, a skilled NYC traffic attorney can make a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Gannes & Musico, LLP has a wealth of experience representing clients in these hearings.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows an individual to authorize another to perform acts in his or her name. The document may confer broad or limited powers and must be drafted in accordance with state law. It must be signed and/or notarized in the presence of a witness or a notary public. A Motor Vehicle Accident Law Firm vehicle power of attorney grants the agent the authority to take care of vehicle-related responsibilities and may include the ability to sell a car for example. If you're interested in preparing a Power of Attorney yourself take a look at contacting your local Department of Motor Vehicles or using a free online legal website like eForms or NYLawHelp. You can also request someone to prepare it.

Third parties may refuse to comply with Powers Of Attorney. This could be due to different reasons. In some instances, a refusal can cause harm to the Principal. The third party could be held accountable for the damages.

To avoid this, the Power of Attorney should include words that state that the agent will not assume title to any property or real estate owned by the principal without being specifically stipulated in the document. The document should also state that the agent has to submit to an outside party a report of all transactions as well as any other instances where the agent acts on behalf of the principal.

DMV Hearings

You are entitled to an appeal hearing if DMV or other agency decides to take discretionary action against you (such as the suspension of your license for refusing to take breathalyzer testing). These hearings can be conducted in person or via the telephone, and are generally conducted by a DMV driver safety hearing officer. DMV provides all evidence against the person, including witnesses it has subpoenaed during the hearing. Then you're able to present evidence of affirmative nature (documents, witnesses or your own testimony) and attack the DMV's argument in closing arguments, and ask questions to the hearing officer.

In the end, winning the DMV hearing is dependent on the circumstances of your case, however you are more likely to win when you have an attorney. A lawyer can help determine if any mistakes were committed by the police officers during your arrest. For example, they may not have advised you that you would lose your license if declined a breath sample.

Although you aren't legally required to use an attorney present at an DMV hearing by law having a NYC DMV lawyer can make the process more efficient. An attorney is knowledgeable about all laws applicable to these types of cases and can help make your case convincingly. They can also help you avoid being unfairly penalized at the DMV.

License Suspension

The Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend your driving privileges and license if you are accused of certain traffic violations or other legal violations. Typically the suspension or revocation is in effect until you've completed all steps necessary to obtain your license back.

Your driver's license may be suspended for various reasons, based on where you reside. For instance states that utilize points, the accumulation of too many points could result in an automatic suspension of your license. A judge may also revoke your license due to traffic violations. In the majority of cases, the court will allow you to drive under an restricted driving permit during your suspension or the revocation.

In certain states, your license may be suspended for certain crimes such as DUIs and vehicular manslaughter. Additionally, your license can be suspended for failure to pay back child support or other civil debts. Your license could also be revoked if have a medical condition that renders you unfit to operate the vehicle.

Your New York lawyer will help you determine the condition of your license, and how best to proceed. They will explain to you that in the majority of instances, if your license has been suspended, then you have the right to a hearing at the DMV.

Representation

A representation letter is an important piece of paper that lawyers send to the person they will be suing. This notifies the other party that they have a representative that will represent them. It also allows the lawyer to request information and documents from the other party.

Many motor vehicle accident lawyers vehicle accident claims are based on negligence, a tort. Negligence is defined as inability to exercise the level of care that a prudent person would have applied in the same situation. Accidents involving cars often involve multiple factors that could cause or contribute to the accident. The negligence of a driver could be driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol driving too fast, speeding up, or not obeying traffic warnings. Driving distracted, for example, using your mobile phone while driving or applying makeup, is another aspect.

In some cases two people who are injured in an accident with a vehicle need the same lawyer to represent them. However, it's ethically unwise for one attorney to represent both the passenger and driver in a personal-injury claim. This is due to each client having a conflict of interests. This can be overcome by creating a separate contract between each client. In addition, each passenger could employ their own lawyer to bring a lawsuit against the driver that caused the issue.