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

To be held liable for personal injury, the defendant has to have been negligent in the incident. Liability is determined based on the degree of negligence which contributed to the accident.

Liability

The aim of a claim for motor vehicle accidents is to seek compensation from the party who caused the damages and injuries caused due to their negligence. A lawsuit for an automobile or trucking accident will require that the victim of the accident prove that the defendant's negligent acts or inactions led to a collision, and the bodily injury that resulted from it.

An experienced lawyer can help you determine whether the at-fault driver or other defendant is liable for your losses. The majority of auto accident cases rest on the plaintiff's ability prove the defendant's negligence using tort liability principles. This includes a defendant’s duty to the victim, defendant's failure to fulfill this duty, direct and real causation and injuries.

A skilled lawyer can also help analyze liability in situations where the insured driver or owner of the vehicle is a party in a lawsuit. The majority of automobile insurance policies provide protection to those who operate the vehicle with the consent of the owner, with certain exceptions. This analysis also includes a look at of CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit must establish the amount of damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is typically done by providing thorough documents on the out-of-pocket expenses incurred, as well as future losses that are expected as a result of the injuries sustained. These are referred to as economic and non-economic damages.

The former covers things such as medical expenses and lost earnings, while the latter is a way to compensate for more intangible things such as pain and suffering. It is difficult to establish the dollar value of the non-economic damage, such as mental distress and loss of enjoyment.

Your lawyer will assist you in the calculation of your damages by making use of a variety. This may include hiring experts in accident reconstruction who will review police reports, photographs witness statements, and other evidence to reconstruct the crash.

Your lawyer will also aid your claim by obtaining expert opinions that outline the economic and non-economic consequences of your injuries. This will include estimates of the cost for care and support in the future along with wage projections and other financial factors. This is necessary in order to ensure that you're fully compensated for losses you've suffered and will encounter in the near future.

Comparative Fault

A system called comparative fault - also known as contributory negligence, determines the amount of fault that an injured person is held responsible for a car crash. In many instances, it's a crucial issue that your lawyer will need to prove.

The majority of states have some version of a a comparative blame rule that allows victims to seek compensation even if they have a share of the blame in an accident. However, the amount they receive in settlement will be reduced based on their degree of fault. So, for example, if a jury decides to award you $100,000 for your injuries, but concludes that you're 40 percent at fault, you'd receive only $60,000.

But the law is more complex than that, since there are two distinct varieties of modified comparative fault rules. The first is the 50 bar rule. This bar rule blocks an injured person from receiving compensation if they are responsible for more than 50 percent. Colorado and Utah are two states that follow this rule. The other variant is called pure comparative fault. It allows victims to claim damages even if 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 who caused the accident. However, these lawsuits must, be filed within the prescribed time of limitations or the victim's claim will be barred forever.

The statute of limitations has nothing to be concerned with whether or not the defendant's insurance company will settle it, and has everything to do with the trigger event that started the case, which is the incident or accident that caused the injury. Calculating the exact time that the clock starts to tick is crucial for the compliance of this crucial rule.

In New York, people who suffer injuries in car crashes generally have three years to bring personal injury lawsuits. In some instances the timeline may be reduced. In cases where a minor is involved, for instance, the statute is paused until that child is free, which is achieved by marrying or reaching the age of 18 typically two years after the accident. Other exceptions exist and seasoned lawyers can provide advice on the specifics.

Representation

We have extensive experience in representing public utilities and public entities in matters related to motor vehicle litigation. Our clients include local, county, state and federal entities that regulate fixed public utilities, such as electric, gas, and water/sewer services. We represent transportation companies such as limousines and taxicabs before the Public Utilities Commission on issues regarding rates, services and fees.

We can help you determine the responsible parties for a motor vehicle accident and help you pursue compensation. Our firm assists victims of tractor-trailer collisions and car accidents, as well as wrongful death cases.

Our commercial motor vehicle practice provides advice to manufacturers national leasing companies, and national logistics firms on auto accidents and product liability claims. We handle pre-suit assessments and proactively manage the discovery process. We also use trial-ready skills to achieve an outcome that is favorable to the client which could be a summary decision or a favorable final verdict. Our team regularly advises franchised motor vehicle, motor Vehicle Accident motorcycle, and truck dealers on factory-dealer issues and represent them in New Motor Vehicle Board protests that involve terminations of dealerships, the addition of points, warranty and incentive audits, and relocations.

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