Who Pays for a Company Vehicle Accident in New York? Understanding Liability
When you’re involved in an accident with a company car, delivery van, or work vehicle, the first question that usually comes to mind is: “Who’s responsible for paying for the damages?” In New York, determining liability for a company vehicle accident depends on several factors, including who was driving, why they were driving, and whether the driver was acting within the scope of their employment.
White Plains Hit-and-Run Accident: Your Legal Options
Being injured in a hit-and-run accident is one of the most stressful experiences a driver can face. Not only are you left with injuries and medical bills, but the at-fault driver may never be found. Fortunately, New York law gives victims several legal options to pursue compensation.
Motion to Disclose Car Owner’s Conversation With Her Own Insurance Company – November 2017
When the Offending Driver Suddenly Changed Her Story – We Demanded to Review the File The standard car accident case often involves one or two plaintiffs against one or two defendants. Frequently, the other car (i.e., the offending vehicle) was owned by one person and driven by a different person. In this scenario, it is […]
Settlement for Driver in Out-of-State Car Accident – June 2017
Martin + Colin, P.C. announced today a settlement for a driver who suffered personal injuries during a car crash in the State of Missouri. The out-of-state car accident victim, a Washington Heights (Manhattan) resident, was the driver of a rented automobile. The injured New Yorker called us to discuss his claim, and whether he should hire […]
Motion for Ruling that Our Driver Not Responsible for Car Accident – April 2017
Recently, we represented a driver who was injured when a new driver traveling in the opposite direction failed to yield, and instead made a left turn directly in front of our client’s vehicle, causing the two-car collision. However, if someone traveling in the opposite direction makes a left turn directly in front of your vehicle, […]
