Motor Vehicle Lawyers
Motor vehicle accidents typically cause life-altering injuries. Examples include head injuries, spinal trauma injury and amputation.
A car accident lawyer with expertise in product liability cases can assist victims in recovering compensation for medical expenses, future medical treatment, loss of income, and loss of enjoyment.
A NYC DMV lawyer will represent you in an administrative hearing in the event that you are facing license cancellation. Your lawyer can use mitigating circumstances to decrease your penalties.
Product Liability
Many crashes involving motor vehicles happen due to the negligence or recklessness of the driver. However, other accidents are caused by faulty design or parts in the automobile. A New York product liability attorney can help you if you were injured in a crash that may have been caused due to an auto defect.
Manufacturers are required to make their products as safe as possible. This means examining alternative designs that are both cost effective and safer for consumers than the original design. If you can prove that a car manufacturer' failure to consider an alternative design caused your injury, they could be held accountable for your injuries.
Defects can happen at any stage in the manufacturing or design process. Many parties can be held responsible for injuries. This includes the company that designed and manufactured the vehicle, as well the suppliers of crucial components, such as the bolts that are used during assembly and the manufacturer.
Car Accidents
Accidents involving cars occur every day and can cause serious injuries. The victims struggle to pay medical bills rent, car repairs and other expenses when they can't work. When the insurance company offers a small settlement that isn't enough, you should hire an New York auto accident lawyer who will fight for your right to fair settlement.
Negligence is often the cause of traffic collisions. This is when someone fails to exercise the standard of care that is expected of them in the particular circumstances. Accidents involving cars are caused by negligence, for example, driving distracted, speeding too fast or ignoring traffic signals, and driving under the influence of liquor.
It is vital to seek medical attention right away following a car accident. When injuries aren't treated promptly, they may get worse over time. Medical treatment can help document your injuries and aids in your claim for damages, including pain and suffering. Medical care includes transport to and from the hospital, medications rehabilitation and disability benefits. Non-economic damages include loss of enjoyment or disfigurement and mental stress.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motor vehicle lawyers can help victims recover compensation for medical expenses or loss of income repair or replacement costs, and pain and suffering. They can also assist with other damages, such as mental trauma and loss of quality of life.
While left-turn collisions are common for regular vehicles, they can be especially dangerous for
firms motorcycle drivers due to the smaller size of the vehicle and the lack of protection. When they crash into motorcycle riders, drivers frequently claim that they didn't see them or misjudged their speeds.
Another frequent accident happens when a vehicle opens its doors and clips a rider in standing-still traffic. This problem can be made worse by weather, road or visibility conditions and could be a result of the practice of lane splitting, which is legal in certain states. A professional motor vehicle lawyer will investigate each potential defendant to find out who owes you damages. Third-party parties, such as the manufacturer of the vehicle or the entity responsible for road design, may be included. The most skilled lawyers can document injuries, collect evidence and negotiate with insurance companies to maximize compensation.
Truck Accidents
The huge difference in weight between a truck and an automobile for passengers means that crashes are usually fatal. The injuries can have a major impact on the victim's psychological physical, financial, and mental well-being. Our New York City truck accident attorneys can help you pursue compensation from the party responsible for your accident.
Most truck accidents result from driver errors. They can also be caused due to environmental factors, like poor maintenance of roads or cargo that isn't secured. In addition, many truck drivers are common law employees, and the trucking company they work for may be held accountable for their negligence.
It is often difficult to determine who is at fault in a truck crash because the industry is so heavily controlled. A truck accident lawyer who is well-versed can dig deeper into regulations to discover discrepancies. They can also pursue punitive damage to discourage the defendant from repeating the same mistake in future. Your lawyer can present an argument that is convincing by speaking to witnesses and collecting evidence. This will convince the insurance company to offer you an equitable settlement.
DMV Hearings
The procedure of fighting a DMV suspension goes beyond simply visiting the local DMV office and requesting an appointment for a hearing. A competent attorney can assist you in preparing for the hearing, and can subpoena witnesses you may require. A DMV hearing officer will listen to evidence of guilt from the police report and exculpatory evidence you have and will determine if your license needs to be suspended.
Safety hearings are handled differently than criminal court proceedings. It is essential to work with an experienced New York City DWI/DUI lawyer who is aware of the particulars. Our team at Gannes & Musico has extensive experience representing drivers in safety hearings.
Typically, if the hearing officer affirms the suspension of the driver's license the driver has the option of appealing the decision to the court. The court can overturn the decision of the hearing officer or reduce the suspension period. State-by-state, the time limit for appeals varies. For instance, in New York, the time limit is 30 days from the date of the hearing notice.