Another driver claimed I went through a red light and struck them. But the other driver actually caused the accident. I found out from police at the scene that this driver did not have a valid license at the time of the accident. I do not think anything this driver says should matter since they … Continue reading Outraged Driver
Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents
I struck the rear of a car making a left hand turn from a two lane road. I may have been travelling a little fast, but isn't it dangerous for a car on a two lane highway with double yellow lines to stop in the middle of the road? It is dangerous for a car … Continue reading Left Hand Turn
I accidentally struck a young person who was on skates with my car. The skater was on a two lane road and drifted from the right side of the road just as I was trying to pass him. There was a sidewalk next to the road. Shouldn't the skater use the sidewalk so he would … Continue reading Accident with a Skater
I was driving on a dark two lane road. I did not see that there was a pedestrian walking on the right side of the road. Unfortunately I hit this person. Do I have any kind of defense? Yes you have a defense. But I would first point out that you should notify your insurance … Continue reading Difficulty Seeing A Pedestrian
My son was struck by a car speeding on a residential street. One witness told me that it looked like two cars were racing down the street. But only one of the cars struck my child. Does my son have claims against both drivers? Your son has possible claims against both drivers for the injuries … Continue reading Acting In Concert
A car ran through a stop sign and struck my vehicle. The other driver told me and the police that the accident was not his fault. He blamed the mechanic that repaired his brakes. Do I have a case against driver and the mechanic? A prior post addressed the issue of bringing a claim against … Continue reading Proximate Cause
I was injured when I was a passenger in my own car. My son hit another car at an intersection. Can I make a claim for my injuries since I am responsible for my son's driving? In a prior post, Vehicle and Traffic Law section 388 was explained. That statute imputes the negligence of a … Continue reading Car Owner Liable for Driver
My daughter was struck by a car when she was crossing a street. She was not crossing at a cross-walk. I sued the driver that struck my daughter. My daughter and I testified at our depositions. The other lawyer asked me if I told my daughter to cross in the middle of the block. The … Continue reading Culpable Conduct of A Parent
When I was driving a car made a U-turn in front of me. I honestly did not expect a person to make a U-turn on the street so we ended up colliding. Do I have to report this to my insurance? I feel like the person making the U-turn was completely in the wrong making … Continue reading Permissible U Turn
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The other driver had failed to stop at a stop sign and struck my car on the driver's side. An ambulance removed me from the accident scene to a hospital. I obtained the police report and the other driver admitted to the police that she did not … Continue reading Admission of Police Report as Evidence