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A lawsuit is necessary when the liability is being contested. The defendant will then be given the opportunity to respond to the complaint.

New York has a pure comparative negligence rule. This means that when a jury finds you to be at fault for an accident the amount of damages you will be reduced based on your percentage of blame. There is an exception to this rule: CPLR SS 1602 excludes the owners of vehicles that are that are rented or leased to minors.

Duty of Care

In a negligence lawsuit the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant owed them a duty to act with reasonable care. This duty is due to all people, however those who operate vehicles owe an even higher duty to other people in their field. This includes not causing accidents with motor vehicles.

In courtrooms, the standards of care are determined by comparing an individual's conduct against what a normal individual would do under similar conditions. Expert witnesses are frequently required in cases involving medical malpractice. Experts with a superior understanding of the field could be held to a greater standard of medical care.

If a person violates their duty of care, it can cause harm to the victim and/or their property. The victim then has to demonstrate that the defendant did not fulfill their duty and caused the harm or damage they sustained. The proof of causation is an essential aspect of any negligence case, and it involves investigating both the primary basis of the injury or damages as well as the proximate cause of the injury or damage.

For instance, if someone runs a red light there is a good chance that they'll be hit by a car. If their vehicle is damaged, they'll be responsible for the repairs. However, the real cause of the accident could be a cut on bricks, which later turn into a serious infection.

Breach of Duty

The second element of negligence is the breach of duty committed by an individual defendant. This must be proved for compensation for a personal injury claim. A breach of duty occurs when the actions of the person who is at fault do not match what an ordinary person would do in similar circumstances.

For instance, a doctor has a variety of professional obligations to his patients. These obligations stem from the law of the state and licensing authorities. Drivers are bound to care for other drivers and pedestrians, and follow traffic laws. If a motorist violates this obligation of care and results in an accident, he is responsible for the injuries suffered by the victim.

Lawyers can rely on the "reasonable person" standard to prove the existence of a duty of care and then show that the defendant did not meet the standard in his actions. It is a matter of fact for the jury to decide whether the defendant fulfilled the standard or not.

The plaintiff must also establish that the defendant's breach of duty was the primary cause of the injuries. It is more difficult to prove this than a breach of duty. A defendant could have driven through a red light however, that's not the reason for the accident on your bicycle. The issue of causation is often challenged in cases of crash by defendants.

Causation

In motor vehicle accident lawsuits vehicle cases, the plaintiff has to establish a causal link between the defendant's breach of duty and the injuries. For instance, if the plaintiff sustained neck injuries as a result of a rear-end collision and his or her lawyer could argue that the collision was the cause of the injury. Other elements that could have caused the collision, such as being in a stationary car, are not culpable, and will not affect the jury's determination of the degree of fault.

It can be difficult to establish a causal relationship between a negligent act, and the plaintiff's psychological symptoms. It could be because the plaintiff has a troubled past, a poor relationship with their parents, or has been a user of alcohol or drugs.

If you have been in an accident involving a motor vehicle that was serious, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney. The lawyers at Arnold & Clifford, LLP, have extensive experience in representing clients in personal injury commercial and business litigation and motor vehicle accident cases. Our lawyers have developed relationships with independent physicians in a wide range of specialties and expert witnesses in accident reconstruction and computer simulations as well as with private investigators.

Damages

In motor vehicle litigation, a person can be able to recover both economic and noneconomic damages. The first type of damages is any monetary expenses that can be easily added up and calculated as an amount, like medical expenses loss of wages, property repair and even future financial losses, like a diminished earning capacity.

New York law recognizes that non-economic damages, like suffering and pain, as well as loss of enjoyment of life can't be reduced to financial value. However, these damages must be proven 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 the event of multiple defendants, courts will typically employ comparative fault rules to determine the amount of total damages that must be divided between them. This requires the jury to determine how much fault each defendant was at fault for the incident and then divide the total damages award by that percentage of blame. However, New York law 1602 does not exempt vehicle owners from the rule of comparative negligence in the event of injuries sustained by the drivers of trucks or cars. The process to determine if the presumption is permissive is complex. The majority of the time it is only a clear evidence that the owner did not grant permission to the driver to operate the vehicle will overrule the presumption.