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Motor Vehicle Litigation

In the majority of motor vehicle collision cases, the plaintiff's award is reduced by their percentage of the fault. This is determined by the jury based on evidence presented to them.

To be held accountable for personal injuries, the defendant has to have been negligent during the incident. Liability is based on the extent to which negligence contributed to the accident.

Liability

The purpose of a motor vehicle accident claim is to collect damages for damages and injuries caused by another party's negligence. Unless the injured victim lives in one of the states that operate under a no fault insurance system the filing of an auto or trucking accident lawsuit must demonstrate that the negligence of a defendant or failure to act resulted in a collision and the resulting bodily injury.

An experienced lawyer can assist you in determining whether the person at fault or another defendant is responsible for your losses. Most auto accidents cases rely on a plaintiff's ability establish their defendant's liability based on the principles of tort liability that include a defendant's responsibility to the plaintiff, the defendant's violation of the duty, actual and proximate causation, and injuries.

Additionally, a competent lawyer can assist in determining the extent of liability in cases where the insured driver or the owner of the vehicle might be the subject of a lawsuit, too. Most insurance policies for automobiles provide an affirmative grant of protection to anyone operating the vehicle under the owner's permission, subject to certain exclusions. This may include a review of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit will prove the damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is usually accomplished by providing a detailed account of the out-of-pocket expenses that were incurred and also future losses expected to arise from the injuries sustained. These are referred to as non-economic and economic damages.

The former covers things like medical bills and lost income while the latter is a way to compensate for things that are more intangible like suffering and pain. It is often difficult to assign an exact value to non-economic losses like mental stress and loss of enjoyment of life.

Your attorney will help to calculate the damages you have suffered using a variety methods. This may include retaining accident reconstruction experts who will examine police reports, photos, witnesses' testimony, and other evidence in order to reconstruct the accident.

Your attorney will also help to support your claim with expert opinion detailing the economic and other effects of your injuries. This includes cost estimates for future care and support along with wage projections and other financial aspects. These are necessary in order to ensure that you're fully compensated for the losses that you have suffered and experience in the future.

Comparative Fault

A system called comparative fault, also referred to as contributory negligence determines the amount of fault an injured person can be held responsible for a car crash. This is a major issue in a lot of cases and one that your attorney could need to prove.

The majority of states have some version of a a comparative blame rule that allows victims to seek compensation even if share the blame for an accident. The amount of the settlement will be based on the level of blame. If, for instance, a jury awards $100,000 for your injuries but finds that you're 40 percent responsible, you will only receive $60,000.

However, the law is more complicated than that because there are two distinct kinds of modified comparative fault rules. The first is the 50% bar rule. This bar rule blocks the injured party from receiving compensation if they are responsible for more than 50 percent. This is the practice of certain states, such as Colorado and Utah. The other variant, called pure comparative negligence, permits victims to seek damages in the event that they're found to be 99 percent at fault.

Statute of Limitations

In the majority of situations, a person is injured in a car accident is legally entitled to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for the accident. These lawsuits must, however be filed within the statute of limitations or the victim's claim will be forever barred.

The statute of limitation does not have anything to do with whether or not an insurance company for the defendant will settle the case. It is focused on the primary 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 ensuring compliance with this important legal requirement.

In New York, people who are hurt in car crashes generally have three years to bring personal injury lawsuits. This time frame can be reduced in certain circumstances, but. If a child is involved, for instance the statute is suspended until the child becomes liberated, which is accomplished by marrying or reaching the age of 18, usually two years after the accident. There are  motor vehicle accident lawyer mesa  and experienced attorneys can advise on the specifics.

Representation

We have extensive experience in advising and representing public agencies as well as utilities on issues related to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local, county, state and federal entities regulating fixed public utilities, such as gas, electric and water/sewer services. We also represent transportation entities, such as taxicabs, trucking and limousine companies, before the Public Utilities Commission in cases which involve fees, rates and service.

In a motor vehicle accident instance, we are able to determine the responsible parties and assist you in pursuing compensation. Our firm also helps victims of car accidents and tractor-trailer crashes, including fatalities caused by negligence.

Our practice in commercial motor vehicles advises manufacturers, national leasing companies and national logistics companies on their product liability and claims for automobile accidents. We manage pre-suit assessments and assist in the discovery process. We also employ trial-ready expertise to achieve the best possible client outcome, be it a summary disposition or favourable final decision. Our team of lawyers advises franchised motor vehicles as well as truck dealers on issues that concern dealer-factory relationships and also represents them at New Motor Vehicle Board protests regarding the termination of dealerships, audits of incentive and warranty programs, as well as relocations.