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A number of parties are often at fault for the accident. In these situations, a jury may apportion the damages awarded to the victim according to their percentage of negligence.

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

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a document that permits an individual to authorize another to perform acts in his or her name. The document may confer broad or limited powers and must be prepared in accordance with state law. The document must be signed or notarized in front of a notary public or witness. A motor vehicle accident lawyers vehicle power-of attorney grants the agent the authority to perform responsibilities related to vehicles that may include selling a car. You can make the Power of Attorney by yourself by contacting your local Department of Motor Vehicles, or use a free legal site like eForms.com or NYLawHelp. You can also ask a friend to do it.

Third parties may not comply with Powers of Attorney. This could be due to many reasons. In certain situations the refusal could cause harm to the Principal. The third party may be held accountable for these damages.

To prevent this from happening, to prevent this from happening, the Power of Attorney should include language that states that the agent is not able to take title to any real estate or property owned by the principal unless specifically stated in the document. The document should also state that the agent must submit to a third party a summary on all transactions and other issues that they perform on behalf of their principal.

DMV Hearings

You are entitled to appeal a decision in the event that DMV decides to take a discretionary action against you (such as a license suspension for refusing the breathalyzer test). These hearings are conducted either in person or by phone, and are usually held before a safety driver hearing officer from DMV. In the hearing, DMV starts by presenting all of its evidence against you including any witness testimony it has subpoenaed. Then, you get to present evidence of affirmative nature (documents, witnesses or your own testimony) to attack DMV's evidence in closing arguments and ask questions of the hearing officer.

Achieving the DMV hearing is contingent upon the specifics of your case, however you are more likely to win when you have an attorney. A lawyer can help determine if any mistakes were made by the police in your case during your arrest. For instance they may not have warned you that you could lose your license if refused to take a breath test.

While you're not legally required to have an attorney present at the DMV hearing, hiring a NYC DMV attorney can make the process easier. A lawyer is well-versed in all laws applicable to these cases and can help you present your case in a professional manner. They can also assist you to avoid being unfairly penalized by the DMV.

License Suspension

If you are found guilty of a specific criminal or traffic offenses that are deemed to be illegal, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. Usually the suspension or revocation will stay in effect until you have completed all the steps required to get your license reinstated.

Your driver's licence can be suspended due to a variety of reasons, based on where you live. In states that use points, for example having too many points could cause the suspension. Additionally, a judge can also order your license to be suspended in the event of a traffic violation. In the majority of cases the court will let you to drive on a restricted driving license during your suspension or revocation.

In some states your license may be revoked for certain crimes, including DUIs and vehicular manslaughter. The license can also be revoked if you fail to pay back child support, or other civil debts. The license may also be revoked if suffer from a medical condition that makes it unsafe for you to operate the vehicle.

Your New York lawyer will help you determine the status of your license and determine the best to proceed. The lawyer will explain that in most instances, you are entitled to an interview with the DMV if your license is being suspended.

Representation

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

Many motor vehicle accident claims are caused by negligence, which is which is a tort. Negligence is defined as lack of using the level of care that a prudent person would have used in the same circumstances. Automobile accidents are often caused or contributed to by a variety of factors. For instance, a driver's negligence may include driving when impaired by alcohol or drugs, speeding or not paying attention to traffic signals. Other causes include driving distracted, such as using a cellular phone or trying to put on makeup while driving.

In some instances two people who are injured in an accident in a vehicle want the same lawyer to represent them. It is unethical for an attorney to represent a driver as well as the other person in a personal injury lawsuit. Each client is in conflict. This can be avoided by creating separate agreements between the clients. Alternately, the passengers can hire their own lawyers to file a lawsuit against the driver.