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Frequently, multiple parties share responsibility for an accident. In these situations the jury may decide to distribute the amount of damages awarded to the victim by determining their percentage of negligence.

Although DMV hearings don't involve criminal court, an experienced NYC traffic lawyer can make a big difference in the outcome. Gannes & Musico, LLP has extensive experience representing clients in these proceedings.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a document that allows a person to authorize another to act in their name. The document may grant a broad or limited scope of powers and must be prepared in accordance with the law of the State. The document must be signed by the signer or notarized before a notary public or witness. A Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys vehicle power of attorney grants the agent the power to perform duties relating to the vehicle that may include selling a car. You can create the Power of Attorney on your own if you contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles, or go to a legal site like eForms.com or NYLawHelp. You can also request someone else to complete it for you.

Third parties sometimes refuse to respect Powers of Attorney. It can be due to various reasons. In some instances the refusal can cause harm to the Principal and the third party could be held liable for damages.

To avoid this, to avoid this, Power of Attorney should include provisions that say that the agent is not able to be the owner of any property or real estate owned by the principal, unless specifically stipulated in the document. The document should also state that the agent submits to an outside party a report of all transactions and any other issues in which they are acting on behalf of the principal.

DMV Hearings

If DMV orders a discretionary action against your driving privilege (such as license suspension for refusing to take a breath test) you have the right to a hearing to challenge the decision. Hearings can be held in person or over the phone, and usually conducted by a driver safety hearing officer from DMV. In the hearing, DMV will first present all of its evidence against you including any witness testimony it has subpoenaed. It's your turn to provide evidence in support of your claim (documents and witnesses, or your own testimony) and attack the DMV's argument in closing arguments, and ask questions to the hearing officer.

Winning the DMV hearing is dependent on the specifics of your case, but you are more likely to prevail when you have an attorney. An attorney can assist in determining whether any mistakes were committed by the police officers in your case during your arrest. For instance, they may not have warned you that you could lose your license if you refused to take a breath test.

While you're not legally required to hire a lawyer for the DMV hearing, hiring an NYC DMV attorney can make the process much easier. A lawyer will be well-versed in the laws surrounding these kinds of cases and can help you to present your case as effectively as possible. In addition, they can assist in preventing you from being unfairly penalized by the DMV.

License Suspension

If you are found guilty of certain violations of the law, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. The suspension or cancellation of your license will usually remain in place until you've completed the necessary steps to get it back.

The state in which you live there are a variety of reasons that your driver's permit could be suspended. States that use points, for example having too many points could lead to a suspension. In addition, a judge can also require your license to be suspended in the event of a traffic violation. In the majority of instances, the court will allow you to drive on a restricted driving license during the suspension or the revocation.

In certain states, your license may be revoked for certain offenses, such as DUIs and vehicular manslaughter. Your license can also be revoked if you are unable to pay back child support or other civil debts. You may also lose your license if you suffer from a medical condition that can make driving a car unsafe.

Your New York lawyer can help you determine the status of your license and the best way to proceed. They will explain to you that in most cases, if you're license is suspended, you are entitled to a hearing at the DMV.

Representation

A representation letter is an important document that attorneys send to the person they plan to sue. This puts the other party in the loop that they now have a representative who will speak on their behalf and also permits the lawyer to request documents and information from the party.

Many motor vehicle accident claims are based on negligence, which is a tort. Negligence is defined as lack of using the level of care that a prudent person would have applied in the same circumstances. Accidents involving cars often involve multiple factors that can cause or contribute to the accident. For instance, a driver's negligence may include driving impaired by alcohol or drugs, speeding or not paying attention to traffic signals. Driving distracted, like using a cell phone while driving, or applying makeup is a different aspect.

In some cases, two people injured in an accident in a vehicle would like the same lawyer to represent them. However, it's ethically wrong for a single attorney to represent both the passenger and a driver in a personal injury lawsuit. Each client has a conflict. This can be avoided by making separate agreements for each client. In addition, each passenger could hire their own lawyer to start a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault.