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
Tag: Staten Island Car Accident
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
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
I was injured walking as a pedestrian on a road on Staten Island in the greenbelt. There were no sidewalks on either side of the road. The left side of the road had trees and weeds almost up to the lane for moving cars. The right side (walking with the traffic) had more room next … Continue reading Pedestrian on Roadway with No Sidewalk
I was involved in a fender bender several years ago and am a defendant. My insurance company lawyer explained to me that the trial is done in two parts. What does that mean? I believe your insurance company lawyer was trying to explain to you the concept of a bifurcated trial. Liability issues are tried … Continue reading Bifurcated Trials
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.
I was injured crossing a street at the corner by a driver who claimed that he was disabled and could not see me crossing. Can I bring a case against that driver? The short answer is yes. Although a driver may be under disability, it is incumbent upon the driver to operate a motor vehicle … Continue reading Disabled Drivers
There are two parts to New York No-Fault Law. One part gives injured parties medical benefits and limited disability benefits through car insurance. The second part limits the ability to sue for personal injuries.