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Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits Vehicle Litigation

When liability is contested then it is necessary to make a complaint. The defendant will then have the opportunity to respond to the complaint.

New York has a pure comparative negligence rule. This means that in the event that a jury determines that you were at fault for an accident the damages you incur will be reduced according to your percentage of blame. This rule is not applicable to the owners of vehicles that are that are rented or leased out to minors.

Duty of Care

In a lawsuit for negligence the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant was obligated to act with reasonable care. Nearly everyone owes this obligation to everyone else, however those who sit behind the driving wheel of a motorized vehicle are obligated to the people in their area of operation. This includes ensuring that they don't cause accidents with motor vehicles.

In courtrooms, the standard of care is determined by comparing an individual's actions with what a normal person would do under similar circumstances. In cases of medical malpractice experts are often required. Experts who have a superior understanding in a specific field could also be held to the highest standards of care than others in similar situations.

A person's breach of their obligation of care can cause harm to the victim or their property. The victim is then required to prove that the defendant breached their duty and caused the harm or damage they sustained. Causation is a crucial element of any negligence claim. It involves proving both the primary and secondary causes of the damages and injuries.

If a person is stopped at the stop sign it is likely that they will be struck by a vehicle. If their vehicle is damaged, they will be responsible for repairs. The reason for a crash could be a fracture in the brick that leads to an infection.

Breach of Duty

The second aspect of negligence is the breach of duty committed by a defendant. The breach of duty must be proved in order to receive compensation for personal injury claims. A breach of duty is when the actions of the at-fault party fall short of what a normal person would do in similar circumstances.

For example, a doctor has several professional duties to his patients stemming from the law of the state and licensing boards. Drivers have a duty to care for other drivers as well as pedestrians, and to obey traffic laws. If a motorist violates this obligation of care and causes an accident, he is liable for the injury suffered by the victim.

A lawyer can rely on the "reasonable person" standard to prove the existence of the duty of care, and then show that the defendant failed to meet the standard in his actions. The jury will decide if the defendant met or did not meet the standard.

The plaintiff must also demonstrate that the defendant's negligence was the main cause of the plaintiff's injuries. This can be more difficult to prove than the existence of a duty and breach. For example, a defendant may have crossed a red light, however, the act was not the sole cause of your bike crash. The issue of causation is often challenged in cases of crash by defendants.

Causation

In motor vehicle accident attorneys vehicle cases, the plaintiff must establish a causal link between the defendant's breach of duty and his or her injuries. If the plaintiff suffered an injury to the neck in a rear-end collision, his or her attorney would argue that the accident caused the injury. Other factors that contributed to the collision, like being in a stationary vehicle is not culpable and will not influence the jury’s determination of fault.

It is possible to establish a causal connection between a negligent action and the psychological issues of the plaintiff. It may be because the plaintiff has a rocky past, has a bad relationship with their parents, or is a user of alcohol or drugs.

It is essential to speak with an experienced lawyer when you've been involved in a serious car accident. Arnold & Clifford LLP attorneys have years of experience in representing clients in motor vehicle accidents cases, business and commercial litigation, and Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits personal injury cases. Our lawyers have established working relationships with independent doctors in various specialties, as well as expert witnesses in computer simulations as well as reconstruction of accidents.

Damages

In motor vehicle accident attorneys vehicle litigation, a plaintiff may recover both economic and noneconomic damages. The first category of damages covers any monetary costs that are easily added to calculate the sum of medical expenses and lost wages, property repair and even future financial losses like diminished earning capacity.

New York law recognizes that non-economic damages such as suffering and pain, as well as loss of enjoyment cannot be reduced to financial value. However these damages must be proved to exist using extensive evidence, such as deposition testimony of the plaintiff's close friends and family members medical records, as well as other expert witness testimony.

In cases where there are multiple defendants, Courts will often use rules of comparative negligence to determine how much of the damages award should be allocated between them. The jury will determine the percentage of blame each defendant is accountable for the accident, and divide the total amount of damages awarded by that percentage. However, New York law 1602 specifically excludes owners of vehicles from the comparative fault rule when it comes to injuries sustained by the driver of those cars and trucks. The resulting analysis of whether the presumption of permissiveness applies is not straightforward, and typically only a clear showing that the owner explicitly did not have permission to operate his vehicle will overcome it.