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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In most motor vehicle accident lawyers vehicle accident lawsuits, the plaintiff’s damages are lowered based on their percentage of fault. This is decided by the jury based on the evidence presented to them.

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

Liability

The objective of a motor vehicle accident claim is to recover damages from the other party to compensate for injuries and losses caused by their negligence. A lawsuit arising out of an auto or trucking crash will require that the victim of the accident prove that the defendant's negligence or inaction led to a collision, and the resulting bodily injury.

An experienced attorney can assist you in determining if the driver at fault or a different defendant is accountable for your losses. The majority of auto accident cases rest on the plaintiff's ability prove the defendant's responsibility based on tort liability principles. This includes a defendant’s obligation to the victim, a defendant's failure to fulfill this duty, direct and actual causation, and injuries.

Additionally, a competent lawyer can assist in determining the liability in cases where the insured driver or the owner of the vehicle could be involved in a lawsuit as well. Most automobile insurance policies contain an affirmative grant of coverage for anyone who is driving the vehicle with owner's permission with certain limitations. This analysis will include a review of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit must prove the damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is typically accomplished by providing a detailed record of the out-of-pocket expenses that were incurred as well as future losses that are expected to result from the injuries that were sustained. These are referred to as economic or noneconomic damages.

The former covers things like medical expenses and lost income and the latter is for intangibles such suffering and pain. It can be difficult to quantify an amount in dollars for the non-economic damage, such as mental suffering and loss of enjoyment.

Your lawyer will assist you in the calculation of your damages through the use of a variety. This may include hiring experts in accident reconstruction who will look over police reports, photos, witnesses' testimony, firm and other evidence to reconstruct the crash.

Your lawyer will also support your case with expert opinions that outline the economic and non-economic impacts of your injuries. This includes estimates of future healthcare and support costs, wage projections and other financial factors. They are crucial to ensure you are fully compensated for any loss that you have suffered and continue to suffer in the future.

Comparative Fault

In a car accident, the system known as comparative fault (or contributory negligence) determines the amount of blame an injured person is responsible for. This is a major issue in a number of cases, and something your attorney may be required to prove.

The majority of states have some kind of a comparative fault rule, which allows victims to seek compensation even if share the blame for an accident. The amount of compensation will be based on the level of responsibility. If, for instance, an appeals court awards $100,000 for your injuries but finds that you are at least 40 percent responsible, you will only receive $60,000.

However, the law is much more complex than that, as there are two distinct forms of modified comparative fault rules. The first is the 50% bar rule. This bar rule blocks an injured person from receiving compensation if they're responsible for more than 50 percent. It is used by several states, including Colorado and Utah. Another variant, referred to as pure comparative negligence, permits victims to seek damages in the event that they're found to be 99% at fault.

Statute of Limitations

In the majority of cases, a person is injured in a car crash is allowed to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for the accident. These lawsuits must, however be filed within a certain timeframe of limitations or the victim's claim is forever barred.

The statute of limitations does not affect whether or the insurance company of the defendant will settle the case. It is all about the incident that brought about the case, or the incident or accident that caused the injury. Therefore, knowing exactly when the clock begins to run is crucial in to ensure compliance with this important legal rule.

In New York, those injured in car accidents have up to three years to make a personal injury claim. In some instances, this timeline can be shortened. For instance, in situations where minors are involved, the time limit for a lawsuit is suspended until the child becomes legally emancipated after marriage or reaching age 18, which is usually two years after the date of the accident. There are exceptions to this and experienced lawyers can advise on the specifics.

Representation

We have extensive experience advising and representing public entities and utilities on matters relating to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local counties, state, as well as federal entities that regulate fixed public utilities, such as electric, gas and water/sewer services. We also represent transportation businesses like taxicabs, limousines and trucking companies, before the Public Utilities Commission in cases involving rates, fees and service.

In a motor vehicle collision case, we will help determine the responsible parties and support you in pursuing compensation. Our firm also assists victims of car accidents and tractor-trailer crashes, as well as death by negligence.

Our practice in commercial motor vehicles offers advice to national leasing companies and national logistics companies on the subject of product liability and automobile accident claims. We handle pre-suit evaluations and proactively manage discovery. We utilize trial-ready expertise to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients regardless of whether it is through the summary decision or a favorable final decision. Our team of lawyers advises franchised motor vehicle accident lawsuits vehicles motorbikes, truck dealers and motorcycles regarding issues pertaining to factory-dealer relations and 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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