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In most motor vehicle accident cases, the plaintiff's damages award is lowered by their percentage of fault. This is determined by the jury based on evidence presented to them.

To be held responsible for personal injuries, the defendant has to be negligent during the incident. Liability is determined by the degree of negligence which contributed to the incident.

Liability

The goal of a motor vehicle accident claim is to collect damages for the injuries and losses resulting from the negligence of a third party. Unless the injured victim lives in one of the few states that operate under a no-fault insurance program, an automobile or trucking accident lawsuit must demonstrate that a defendant's careless actions or inaction caused a collision with injuries to the body.

An experienced attorney can assist you in determining whether the driver who caused the accident or another defendant is responsible for your losses. The majority of auto accident cases hinge on the plaintiff's ability to prove 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 cause, and injuries.

A knowledgeable lawyer can assist you in determining the liability in cases where the insured driver or owner of the vehicle may be involved in lawsuits as well. The majority of automobile insurance policies provide coverage to anyone who operates the vehicle with the permission of the owner, with certain exceptions. This usually includes a look at CPLR SS 1602.

Damages

A successful motor vehicle lawsuit must establish damages suffered by the plaintiff. This is usually accomplished by providing detailed evidence of the expenses that are incurred, as well as future loss that will be expected due to the injuries sustained. These are referred to as non-economic and economic damages.

The former is for 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 of money on the non-economic damage, such as mental suffering and loss of enjoyment.

Your lawyer will assist to determine your damages using a variety methods. This may include retaining accident reconstruction specialists who will look over police reports, photos as well as witnesses' testimony and other evidence in order to reconstruct the crash.

Your lawyer will also aid your claim by getting expert opinions that detail the economic and noneconomic implications of your injuries. This will include estimates of the future costs of care and support costs, wage projections, and other financial considerations. They are required in order to ensure that you're fully compensated for the loss you have incurred and will experience in the future.

Comparative Fault

In the event of a car crash, the concept of comparative fault (or contributory negligence) determines the amount of fault the person who was injured is accountable for. In many instances, it's a crucial issue that your lawyer will need to prove.

Most states adopt some form of a comparative fault rule, which allows victims to claim compensation even if they are a part of the blame for an accident. The amount of compensation will be determined by their degree of fault. If, for instance, an award of $100,000 is made by a jury for your injuries, but decides that you are 40 percent responsible, you'll only receive $60,000.

There are two kinds of modified comparative-fault rules. The first is the 50 bar rule. This rule prevents an injured party from receiving compensation if they're at fault for more than 50%. Colorado and Utah are two states that adhere to this rule. Another variant, referred to as pure comparative negligence, allows victims to claim damages if they're found to be 99 per cent at fault.

Statute of limitations

In most cases, an injured person in a car crash can bring a lawsuit. However, these lawsuits must, be filed within the statute of limitations, or else the victim's claim will be barred forever.

The statute of limitation has nothing to do whether or whether an insurance company representing the defendant will settle the case. It's focused on the primary incident that led to the case, or the incident or accident that caused the injury. So, 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 make personal injury lawsuits. In some instances the timeline may be reduced. For instance, in situations where a minor is involved the statute of limitations is paused until the child is emancipated by getting married or reaching age 18, which typically takes two years after the incident. There are also exceptions and seasoned lawyers can advise on the specifics.

Representation

We have significant experience consulting and representing public entities 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 represent transportation companies such as limousines and taxicabs in the Public Utilities Commission on issues that concern rates, service and fees.

We can help you determine the responsible parties for accidents involving motor vehicles and help you pursue compensation. Our firm also helps victims of car accidents as well as tractor-trailer crashes, including wrongful deaths.

Our commercial motor vehicle practice offers advice to manufacturers, national leasing companies, and national logistics companies about product liability and automobile accidents claims. We handle pre-suit evaluations, manage discovery in a proactive manner and apply trial-ready skills for an optimal client outcome, whether through summary decision or a favorable final verdict. Our team advises franchised motor vehicles motorbikes, truck dealers and motorcycles on issues related to factory-dealer relationships and represents them in New motor vehicle accident lawyers Vehicle Board protests concerning dealership terminations and audits of warranty and incentive programs and relocations.