Motor Vehicle Powers of Attorney

In most cases it is the case that multiple parties share responsibility for an accident. In these situations the jury could distribute the amount of damages awarded to the injured party according to their percentage of negligence.

Even though DMV hearings aren't associated with criminal court, a seasoned NYC traffic attorney will make a major impact on the outcome of your case. Gannes & Musico LLP has a wealth of experience in representing clients in these hearings.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a document that allows a person to authorize another to act in his or her name. The document may grant broad or limited powers and must be drafted according to the laws of the state. It must also be signed and/or notarized in the presence of a witness or notary public. 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. If you're planning to draft a Power of Attorney yourself, consider contacting your local Department of motor vehicle accidents Vehicles or using a legal online website like eForms or NYLawHelp. Alternatively, you can ask someone else to do the task for you.

Third parties may not respect Powers of Attorney. This could be due to a number of reasons. In some cases the refusal could cause harm to the principal. The third party could be held accountable for the damages.

To avoid this it is essential to ensure that the Power of Attorney include language which states that the agent will not claim title to any real property or other asset owned by the principal unless specified otherwise in the document. The document should also stipulate that the agent must report to a third party an account of all transactions and other matters that they handle on behalf of their principal.

DMV Hearings

If DMV or other agency makes a decision that is discretionary against your right to drive (such as license suspension due to refusing to take a breath test) You are entitled to an appeal hearing to contest the decision. Hearings can be held in-person or over the phone, and are usually held before a driver safety hearing officer from DMV. DMV provides all evidence against the person, including any witnesses it has subpoenaed, at the hearing. Then you're able to present affirmative evidence (documents or witnesses, or even your own testimony) and attack the DMV's argument in closing arguments and ask questions to the hearing officer.

You are more likely to win in a DMV hearing if you engage a lawyer. An attorney can help you determine whether there were any mistakes made by the officers in your case during your arrest. For example they might not have warned you that you would lose your license if you did not take a breath test.

While you're not legally required to use an attorney for a DMV hearing, hiring an NYC DMV attorney can make the process easier. An attorney will be knowledgeable with the laws applicable to these kinds of cases, and can help you to present your case as effectively as is possible. They can also assist you to avoid being unfairly penalized by the DMV.

Suspension of License

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

The state in which you reside, there are many different reasons that your driver's license can be suspended. In states that use points, for example excessive accumulation of points could lead to the suspension. Additionally to that, a judge may decide to have your license suspended if you are convicted of a traffic crime. In most cases, the court will allow you to drive with a restricted driving license during your suspension or the revocation.

In some states, your license could be revoked if been convicted of specific crimes like DUIs or vehicular murder. In addition your license could be revoked if you fail to pay back child support or other civil debts. It is also possible to lose your license if you are suffering from a medical issue that makes driving a car unsafe.

Your New York lawyer can help you determine the status of license and the best method to take. He or she will explain that in most instances, you are entitled to a hearing before the DMV in the event that your license is suspended.

Representation

A representation letter is an important document that attorneys send to the person they intend to sue. This puts the other party on notice that they now have a representative who will represent them, and it also allows the lawyer to request documents and other information from that party.

Many motor vehicle accident cases are built on the tort principle of negligence. Negligence is defined by a inability to exercise the standard of care that would be expected of someone who is prudent in similar circumstances. Accidents involving cars are usually caused or contributed to through a variety factors. For instance, driver's negligence could include driving impaired by alcohol or drugs, speeding up or disregarding traffic signals. Other reasons include distracted driving such as using a mobile phone or attempting to put on makeup while driving.

There are situations in which two people injured in a car accident would like the same attorney to represent them. However, it is ethically unwise for one attorney to represent both the driver and passengers in a personal-injury claim. This is because each client has a conflict of interest. This is avoided by drafting distinct agreements between each client. Or, they can hire their own lawyers to file a suit against the driver.