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Five Motor Vehicle Lawyer Lessons From The Professionals

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Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Vehicle Powers of Attorney

In most cases when multiple parties are responsible for an accident. In these situations the jury can distribute damages to the injured party according to their percentage of negligence.

Even though DMV hearings aren't criminal court-related, an experienced NYC traffic lawyer can make a substantial difference in the outcome of your case. Gannes & Musico, LLP has extensive experience representing clients in these hearings.

Power of Attorney

Power of attorney is a legal document that permits one person (the principal) to authorize another person (the agent) to perform actions on his or her behalf. The document may grant a broad or limited power and must be prepared according to the laws of the state. The document must be signed or notarized before a notary public or witness. A motor vehicle power-of-attorney grants the agent the power to perform responsibilities related to vehicles including selling a vehicle. You can make an Power of Attorney yourself if you contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles, or go to a legal site like eForms.com or NYLawHelp. Or, you could ask someone else to do it for you.

Third parties sometimes refuse to respect Powers of Attorney. This could be due to many reasons. In certain situations it can cause harm to the principal. The third party may be held accountable for damages.

To avoid this, it is important that the Power of Attorney include language which states that the agent will not take title to any real estate or other property owned by the principal, unless explicitly stated in the document. The document should also state that the agent has to submit to an outside party a summary of all transactions as well as any other matters in which they are acting on behalf of the principal.

DMV Hearings

You are entitled to appeal a decision if DMV decides to take a discretionary action against you (such as a license suspension for refusing breathalyzer testing). Hearings are held in-person or over the telephone, and are usually conducted by a driver safety hearing officer from DMV. DMV presents all its evidence against the person, including any witnesses it has subpoenaed, at the hearing. Then it's your turn to present evidence of affirmative nature (documents and witnesses, or your own testimony) to attack DMV's evidence in closing arguments, and ask questions of the hearing officer.

It is more likely that you will win a DMV hearing if you engage an attorney. A lawyer can help you to determine if the police officers who were involved in your case made any mistakes during the arrest, like not indicating clearly that your license would be suspended if it was not possible to take an alcohol test.

Although you aren't required to have an attorney at an DMV hearing by law having a NYC DMV lawyer can help make the process simpler. A lawyer is well-versed in all the laws that apply to these types of cases and will help you effectively present your case. They can also help you avoid being unfairly penalized at the DMV.

Suspension of License

If you are found guilty of specific violations of the law or other violations, the Department of motor vehicle accident Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. The suspension or the revocation of your license will typically remain in effect until you have completed the steps required to get it back.

Depending on the state in which you reside, there are many different reasons why your driver's license could be suspended. For instance states that have points-based systems, the accumulation of too many points may result in a license suspension. A judge can also detain your license due to a traffic violation. In most cases, the court will allow you drive with a restricted driving permit during your suspension or the revocation.

In some states, your license can be suspended if you've been found guilty of certain crimes, such as DUIs or vehicular murder. The license can be revoked if don't pay child support, or any other civil debts. You may also lose your license if are suffering from a medical issue that makes driving a vehicle unsafe.

Your New York lawyer will help you determine the state of your license and determine the best to proceed. He or she will explain that in many instances, you are entitled to an interview with the DMV when your license is being suspended.

Representation

A representation letter is a very important document that attorneys send to the person he plans to sue. This puts the other party in the loop that they now have a representative who will represent them and also permits the attorney to ask for documents and information from the party.

Many motor vehicle accident cases are in the tort doctrine of negligence. Negligence is defined as a inability to exercise the standard of care expected from someone who is reasonably prudent under similar circumstances. Automobile accidents are often caused or influenced through a variety factors. For example, a driver's negligence could include driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, speeding up or disregarding traffic signals. Other factors include distracted driving such as using a cellular phone or trying to put on makeup while driving.

In some cases two people who are injured in an accident with a vehicle need the same lawyer to represent them. But, it is morally wrong for a single lawyer to represent both the driver and passengers in a personal injury lawsuit. This is because each client has a conflict of interests. This can be overcome by creating a separate contract between each client. Or, they can hire their own lawyers to file a lawsuit against the driver.

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