A car blew through a stop sign and struck me. Police came to the scene of the accident. I learned from the police that the car that struck me was stolen. Can I sue anyone for my injuries? Yes, you have multiple claims. But part of your claims may come down to important facts about … Continue reading Permissive Use of a Car
Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents
I was injured in a motor vehicle accident. How do I evaluate the insurance company's offer? That is a really difficult question to answer. You have not specified what role you had in the accident nor did you state your injuries. Thus, rather than directly give you an answer if a particular offer is good … Continue reading Evaluating Personal Injury Cases
I was struck by a vehicle that crossed over the double yellow lines on a two lane highway. The other driver claimed that he fell asleep. Is there any way the sleepy driver would not pay for my damages? Unfortunately there is a way for the driver to escape liability. But depending upon where the … Continue reading Asleep at the Wheel
I was injured when I was riding a bicycle with two of my friends. Unfortunately for me, I was riding furthest away from the curb when a car struck me. Do I have a claim for my injuries? In New York, bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles have two main issues. An injured cyclist must navigate … Continue reading Bicyclists Must Follow Rules of the Road
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. It is not clear from the position of the vehicles after the accident if I crossed over to the other side of the road or the other vehicle did. I do not remember the accident. I have amnesia. Do I have a claim? Probably not. You have … Continue reading Injured Party with Amnesia
I had my brake pads changed. The mechanic who did the work claimed that he test drove my car. Unfortunately, when I was driving my car home, my brakes failed. I was able to use the parking brake to stop my vehicle but not before I was involved in a fender bender. Do I have … Continue reading Liability for Defective Mechanical Repairs
I let my brother borrow my car. Unfortunately he was involved in motor vehicle accident. My brother was not hurt, but the other driver was injured. The other driver has sued me and my brother for personal injuries. I was not driving nor was even in the car. I am the owner. Why am I … Continue reading Responsibilities for Car Owners
When a vehicle blows through a stop sign, there could be multiple parties responsible for the accident, especially if the stop sign was obscured.
I was injured in a two car accident. I was a passenger in which I was celebrating a birthday and I relied on a designated driver to transport me home after the festivities. Can I make a claim for my injuries? Normally a passenger always has a claim for injuries in a motor vehicle accident … Continue reading Passenger Liability in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car owners must maintain their vehicle. Failure to maintain a vehicle resulting in an accident make the car owner liable for injuries.