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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In most motor Vehicle accident law firms vehicle accident cases, the plaintiff's award is reduced by their percentage of fault. The jury will make this decision on the basis of the evidence they are presented with.

To be held accountable for an injury the defendant must have been negligent at the time of the incident. The degree of liability is determined by extent of negligence that led to the accident.

Liability

The aim of a motor vehicle accident claim is to seek damages for the damages and injuries caused by negligence of another party. Unless the injured victim lives in one of the states that operate under a no-fault insurance program the filing of an auto or trucking accident lawsuit must demonstrate that a defendant's careless actions or inaction resulted in a collision, and the resulting bodily injury.

An experienced lawyer can help you determine if the at-fault driver or any other defendant is accountable for your losses. Most auto accidents cases rely on a plaintiff's ability demonstrate the liability of their defendant on the traditional tort liability rules which include a defendant's obligation to the plaintiff, the breach by the defendant of that duty, actual and proximate causation, and injuries.

Additionally, a competent lawyer can assist in determining the liability in cases where the insured driver or owner of the vehicle might be involved in an action. The majority of automobile insurance policies include an affirmative guarantee of protection to anyone driving the vehicle with owner's permission, subject to certain exclusions. This analysis will include a review of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit will prove the damages suffered by plaintiff. This is typically accomplished by providing a detailed account of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and also the potential for future losses to result from the injuries suffered. These are known as economic and non-economic damages.

The former covers things like medical bills and lost income while the latter is a way to compensate for more intangible issues like suffering and pain. Sometimes, it is difficult to assign an exact value to non-economic losses such as mental anguish and loss of enjoyment life.

Your lawyer will help to calculate the damages you have suffered with a variety of methods. This includes hiring experts in the field of accident reconstruction who examine images of the scene, police reports, witness testimony, and other evidence to understand the circumstances of the crash.

Your attorney will also support your claim by seeking expert opinions on the economic and non-economic consequences of your injuries. This includes estimates of the future costs of care and support costs, wage projections and other financial factors. These are essential to ensure you are fully compensated for any loss that you have suffered and continue to suffer in the future.

Comparative Fault

A system known as comparative fault or contributory negligence - defines the amount of fault an injured party can be held responsible for a car crash. In many instances, it's a crucial issue that your attorney will need to prove.

Most states use some type of a comparative fault rule, which allows victims to pursue compensation even if they share in the blame for an accident. However, the amount they receive in settlement will be reduced according to their level of fault. So, for example when a jury gives you $100,000 for your injuries, but finds that you're 40 percent at fault, you'd only get $60,000.

There are actually two different kinds of modified comparative fault rules. The first is known as the 50% bar rule, which prohibits the victim from receiving damages in cases where they are more than 50 percent at fault. It is a rule that is followed by several states, including Colorado and Utah. The other variant, called pure comparative negligence, allows victims to seek damages in the event that they are found to be 99 percent responsible.

Statute of limitations

In the majority of cases, a person who is injured in a car crash is legally entitled to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for the crash. However, these lawsuits must, be filed within the timeframe of limitations, or else the victim's claim is forever barred.

The statute of limitations does not have anything to determine whether or not the defendant's insurance company will settle the case, and it is all about the trigger event in the case-the incident or accident that led to the injury. The exact time at which the clock begins to run is essential for the compliance of this crucial rule.

In New York, people who suffer injuries in car crashes generally have three years to file personal injury lawsuits. In certain instances the timeline may be shortened. In cases where a minor is involved, as in, motor vehicle accident Law firms the statute is paused until the child becomes emancipated, which can be attained by marriage or when they reach the age of 18 usually two years after the accident. Other exceptions exist and seasoned lawyers can help you understand the particulars.

Representation

We have extensive experience in consulting and representing public entities and utilities on matters related to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local and county governments, state and federal agencies that regulate fixed public utilities, including electricity, water, and sewer services. We represent transportation companies, such as taxicabs and limousines before the Public Utilities Commission on issues involving rates, service and charges.

We can assist you in determining the parties responsible for a motor vehicle accident and assist you in pursuing compensation. Our firm also assists victims of car accidents as well as tractor-trailer collisions, which include wrongful deaths.

Our commercial motor vehicle accident lawyers vehicle practice provides advice to manufacturers, national leasing companies and national logistics companies on their product liability and claims for automobile accidents. We handle pre-suit evaluations, manage discovery in a proactive manner and apply trial-ready techniques to ensure an optimal outcome for the client whether it's through a an informal disposition or a favorable final decision. Our team regularly counsels franchised motor truck, motorcycle, and vehicle dealers on factory-dealer issues. We also represents them in New Motor Vehicle Board protests that involve terminations of dealerships, the addition of points, warranty and incentive audits, as well as relocations.