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Motor Vehicle Powers of Attorney

Frequently it is the case that multiple parties share responsibility for an accident. In these instances the jury could distribute the award of damages to the injured party according to their percentage of negligence.

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

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a document that allows a person to authorize another to perform acts in his or her name. The document can grant broad or limited powers, and must be prepared in accordance with state law. The document must be signed by the signer or notarized before a notary public or witness. A motor vehicle accident law firm vehicle power of attorney grants the agent the authority to manage auto-related duties and may include the ability to sell a car for example. If you're planning to draft an Power of Attorney yourself you can contact your local Department of Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Vehicles or using a free online legal website such as eForms or NYLawHelp. You can also request someone to assist you.

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

To avoid this, the Power of Attorney should include provisions that say that the agent can't claim title to any property or real estate owned by the principal, unless explicitly specified in the document. The document should also specify that the agent must report to an outside party a detailed report of all transactions, as well as any other circumstances in which the agent acts on behalf of the principal.

DMV Hearings

You are entitled to an appeal hearing when DMV orders discretionary action against you (such as a license suspension for refusing breathalyzer testing). These hearings can take place in person or by phone, and are typically conducted in front of an DMV driver safety hearing officer. 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 your own testimony) and attack the DMV's argument in closing arguments and ask questions of the hearing officer.

You are more likely to prevail at the DMV hearing if hiring an attorney. A lawyer can help you to determine if the police officers involved in your case committed any mistakes during the arrest, like not indicating clearly that your license will be suspended if you refuse to take an alcohol test.

Although you are not legally required to use an attorney at the time of a DMV hearing having a NYC DMV lawyer can make the process easier. An attorney is well-versed in the laws that govern these kinds of cases and can assist you to present your case as efficiently as you possibly can. They can also assist you to avoid being unfairly penalized by the DMV.

Suspension of License

If you are accused of certain traffic or legal offenses and are found guilty, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. The suspension or cancellation of your license will generally remain in effect until you have completed all the necessary steps to obtain it back.

The state in which you live, there are many different reasons that your driver's permit may be suspended. For instance states that have points system, the accumulation of too many points may lead to the suspension of your license. In addition to that, a judge may require your license to be suspended in the event of a traffic violation. In most instances, courts will allow you to drive with a restricted driving permit during the period of suspension or revocation.

In certain states, your license may be suspended for certain crimes, including DUIs and vehicular manslaughter. Additionally the license could be suspended for failure to pay back child support or other civil debts. You may also lose your license if are suffering from a medical issue that renders driving a car dangerous.

Your New York lawyer will help you to determine the status of your license and determine the best to proceed. They will explain to you that in the majority of cases, if your license has been suspended, you are entitled to an interview at the DMV.

Representation

A representation letter is an important piece of paper that lawyers send to the person they'll be suing. This puts the other party on notice that they now have a representative who will represent them and also permits the lawyer to request documents and information from the party.

A lot of motor vehicle accident lawyer vehicle accident claims are caused by negligence, which is a tort. Negligence is defined as lack of using the level of care a prudent person would have employed in the same situation. Accidents involving cars are usually caused or contributed to through a variety factors. The negligence of a driver could be driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol speeding, or not paying attention to traffic warnings. Driving distracted, for example, using your cell phone while driving, or applying makeup, is another factor.

There are some instances in which two people who are injured in a car accident need the same lawyer to represent them. However, it's ethically wrong for a single attorney to represent both a passenger and driver in a personal injury lawsuit. This is due to each client having a conflict of interest. This is avoided by drafting separate agreements for each client. Or, each person can hire their own lawyer to make a claim against the driver that caused the issue.