Motor Vehicle Powers of Attorney

A number of parties are often at fault for an accident. In these instances the jury can distribute damages to the victim in proportion to their share of negligence.

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

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 his or her behalf. The document may confer broad or limited powers, and must be prepared according to the laws of the state. The document must be signed or notarized in front of a notary public or a witness. A searcy motor vehicle accident Attorney vehicle power-of attorney grants the agent the authority to perform duties relating to the vehicle including selling a car. If you're interested in preparing a Power of Attorney yourself you can contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles or using a free legal website such as eForms or NYLawHelp. Alternatively, you can ask someone else to do it for you.

Third parties sometimes refuse to honor Powers of Attorney. It can be due to a number of reasons. In some cases the refusal causes harm to the Principal, and the third party may be held accountable for the damages.

To prevent this from happening, to prevent this from happening, the Power of Attorney should include language that states that the agent will not take title to any real estate or property owned by the principal without being explicitly specified in the document. The document should also state that the agent has to submit to an outsider a summary of all transactions as well as any other matters in which they are acting on behalf of the principal.

DMV Hearings

You have the right to appeal a decision in the event that DMV or other agency decides to take discretionary action against you (such as refusal to take the breathalyzer test). Hearings can be held in person or via the telephone, and usually conducted by the DMV driver safety hearing officer. The hearing is conducted by DMV goes first, presenting all of its evidence against you and any witness testimony it has subpoenaed. Then, you can present affirmative evidence, such as documents, witnesses or your testimony. You can also make closing arguments to challenge DMV and ask questions to the hearing official.

You are more likely win an DMV hearing if you employ an attorney. An attorney can assist in determining whether there were any mistakes made by the officers in your case during your arrest. For example, they may not have advised you that you could lose your license if you refused a breath test.

Although you aren't legally required to use an attorney at the time of a DMV hearing however, hiring a NYC DMV lawyer can help make the process simpler. An attorney is knowledgeable about all the laws that apply to these cases and can help make your case convincingly. In addition, they can help to prevent you from being unfairly penalized by the DMV.

License Suspension

The Department of Motor Vehicles can suspendignoring traffic signs. Driving distracted, like using your cellular phone while driving or applying makeup, is another aspect.

In some cases, two people injured in an accident in a car want the same lawyer to represent them. It is not ethical 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 making separate agreements between each client. Or, each person can employ their own lawyer to start a lawsuit against the driver that caused the issue.