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motor vehicle accident attorneys Vehicle Powers of Attorney

Many parties are usually responsible for an accident. In these instances the jury may decide to distribute the amount of damages awarded to the victim based on their percentage of negligence.

Even though DMV hearings do not involve criminal court, a knowledgeable NYC traffic lawyer can make a major difference in the outcome. Gannes & Musico, LLP has extensive experience representing clients in these proceedings.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that permits one person (the principal) to authorize another person (the agent) to act on their behalf. The document may grant broad or limited powers and must be drafted in accordance with the state's law. It must be signed and/or notarized in the presence of a witness or notary public. A motor vehicle power of attorney grants an agent the power to handle auto-related duties and may include the power to sell a car for example. You can prepare a Power of Attorney on your own if you contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles, or visit a free legal website such as eForms.com or NYLawHelp. Or, you could request someone else to complete the work for you.

Third parties may not comply with Powers of Attorney. This could be due to many reasons. In some cases, a refusal can cause harm to the principal. The third party may be held accountable for these damages.

To avoid this it is crucial to ensure that the Power of Attorney include language informing the agent that he or she cannot be the owner of any real estate or other property that is owned by the principal unless otherwise stated in the document. The document should also provide that the agent has to submit to an outside party a summary of all transactions and any other matters in which they act on behalf of the principal.

DMV Hearings

You have the right to appeal a decision if DMV makes a decision that is discretionary against you (such as an eviction of your license for refusing breathalyzer tests). These hearings can be conducted in person or by telephone, and usually conducted in front of a DMV driver safety hearing officer. The hearing is conducted by DMV will first present all of its evidence against you including any testimony of witnesses it has subpoenaed. Then you're able to present evidence of affirmative nature (documents or witnesses, or even your own testimony) challenge the case of DMV in closing arguments and ask questions to the hearing officer.

Achieving the DMV hearing is contingent upon the facts of your case, however you are more likely to prevail if you hire an attorney. An attorney can help you determine the extent of any errors committed by the police officers during your arrest. For example, they may not have advised you that you would lose your license if refused a breath test.

Although you aren't legally required to employ an attorney at the DMV hearing, hiring an NYC DMV attorney can make the process much easier. An attorney is knowledgeable about all laws applicable to these types of cases and can assist you to effectively present your case. They can also assist you to avoid being unfairly penalized at the DMV.

License Suspension

If you are accused of certain criminal or traffic offenses that are deemed to be illegal, the Department of motor vehicle accident lawyers Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. The suspension or suspension of your license is usually remain in place until you've completed the required steps to get it back.

Depending on the state in which you reside, there are many different reasons that your driver's license may be suspended. For instance, in states that use a point system, accumulation of too many points can result in an automatic suspension of your license. In addition, a judge can also ordain your license to be suspended in the event of a traffic violation. In the majority of instances the court will let you to drive with restricted driving permits during the suspension or the revocation.

In some states your license may be suspended for certain crimes, including DUIs and vehicular manslaughter. Additionally your license could be revoked for not paying back child support or other civil debts. You can also lose your license if suffer from a medical condition which makes driving a vehicle unsafe.

Your New York lawyer will help you determine the status of your license, and how best to proceed. He or she will explain to you that in the majority of cases, if you're license has been suspended, then you have the right to an appointment with the DMV.

Representation

A representation letter is an important piece of paper that lawyers must send to the person they'll be suing. This informs the other side that they have a representative that will speak on their behalf. It also permits the lawyer to request documents and information from the other party.

A large number of motor vehicle accidents are in the tort doctrine of negligence. Negligence is defined as the failure to exercise the degree of care that would be expected of someone who is reasonably prudent in similar circumstances. Automobile accidents usually involve multiple elements that could lead to or contribute to the incident. The negligence of a driver could be driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or speeding, or ignoring traffic warnings. Other factors include distracted driving like using a cell phone or trying to put on makeup while driving.

In some cases when two people are injured in an accident with a vehicle need the same lawyer to represent them. It is unethical for an attorney to represent a driver as well as a passenger in a personal injuries claim. Each client has a conflict. This can be resolved by creating a separate agreement between each client. Alternately, the passengers can hire their own lawyers to file a suit against the driver.