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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In the majority of motor vehicle collision lawsuits, the plaintiff’s damages are lowered by their percentage fault. This is decided by the jury on the basis of evidence presented to them.

To be held responsible for personal injury, the defendant has to be negligent during the incident. The degree of liability is determined by the extent to which negligence contributed to the accident.

Liability

The purpose of a vehicle accident claim is to seek damages for damage and losses caused by negligence of another party. If the injured party is not in one of the states that operate under a no-fault system of insurance and a trucking accident lawsuit must demonstrate that the negligence of a defendant or failure to act resulted in a collision and corresponding bodily injury.

An experienced lawyer can help you determine whether the person at fault or a different defendant is accountable for your losses. Most auto accident cases hinge on the plaintiff's ability prove the defendant's guilt by relying on tort liability rules. This includes a defendant's duty to the victim, the defendant’s failure to fulfill this duty, actual and direct causation and injuries.

A competent lawyer can assist in determining liability in cases where the insured driver or owner of the vehicle are involved in a lawsuit. The majority of automobile insurance policies provide protection to those who operate the vehicle with the permission of the owner, subject to certain exceptions. This analysis often includes reviewing CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit can establish the damages sustained by plaintiff. This is typically accomplished by providing comprehensive information on the expenses out of pocket that are incurred, as well as the loss that is anticipated due to the injuries suffered. These are known as non-economic and economic damages.

The former covers things such as medical bills and lost earnings, while the latter covers things that are more intangible like suffering and pain. It is difficult to put a dollar amount on non-economic damages like mental suffering and loss of enjoyment.

Your lawyer will assist in calculating your damages through the use of a variety of methodologies. This may include hiring accident reconstruction experts who analyze photos, police reports witness statements, and other evidence to reconstruct the crash.

Your lawyer will also aid your claim by soliciting expert opinions which outline the economic and noneconomic impacts of your injuries. This will include estimates of the future costs of care and support costs, wage projections and other financial aspects. This is necessary to ensure that you're fully compensated for the losses that you have suffered and encounter in the near future.

Comparative Fault

A system known as comparative fault or contributory negligence, determines the amount of fault that an injured party can be held responsible for a car crash. In many instances, it's a crucial aspect that your lawyer must prove.

Many states have a type of comparative fault rule which allows victims to be compensated regardless of whether their part of the blame lies with an accident. The amount of compensation will be based on the level of responsibility. If, for instance, the jury awards $100,000 for your injuries, but decides that you are 40 percent at fault, you'll only receive $60,000.

But  motor vehicle accident law firm avondale  is more complicated than that, because there are two distinct kinds of modified comparative fault rules. The first is known as the 50 bar rule, which prohibits the victim from receiving damages when they are more 50% at the fault. Colorado and Utah are two states that follow this rule. Another variation, known as pure comparative negligence, allows victims to claim damages if they are found to be 99 percent at fault.

Statute of Limitations

In the majority of cases, a person who is injured in a car crash is allowed to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for the accident. However the lawsuits must be filed within the time period, referred to as the statute of limitations or the claim of the victim will be forfeited and barred for life.

The statute of limitations has nothing to have anything to do with whether the defendant's insurance company will settle or not, and it is all about the trigger event in the case, which is the incident or accident that caused the injury. The exact time at which the clock starts to tick is crucial to ensure compliance with this important rule.

In New York, those injured in car accidents have up-to three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The timeframe may be reduced in certain situations, however. For instance, in cases where a minor is involved the statute of limitations is suspended until the child is legally emancipated after marriage or reaching age 18, which typically takes two years after the incident. There are other exceptions and experienced attorneys can help you understand the particulars.

Representation

We have a wealth of experience in advising and representing public agencies and utilities in matters relating to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local and county governments, as well as state and federal agencies that oversee fixed public utilities like water, electricity and sewer services. We represent transportation companies, such as taxicabs and limousines before the Public Utilities Commission on issues regarding rates, services and charges.

We can help you determine the parties accountable for a motor vehicle accident and help you pursue compensation. Our firm also assists victims of car accidents and tractor-trailer collisions, which include fatalities caused by negligence.

Our practice in commercial motor vehicles assists manufacturers, national leasing companies and national logistics companies on product liability and auto accident claims. We manage pre-suit evaluations and are proactive in managing the discovery process. We also use trial-ready skills to obtain a favorable client outcome whether it's a summary decision or a favorable final decision. Our team counsels franchised motor vehicles as well as truck dealers on issues that concern factory-dealer relations and represents them at New Motor Vehicle Board protests regarding the termination of dealerships, audits of incentive and warranty programs, as well as relocations.