I work at a collision center. I was required to back a truck out of the narrow garage door. Upon doing so the edge of the mirror clipped the door and broke. My boss wants me to pay all of the damages (over $900) and wants the money today. Am I legally responsible for breaking something at work or... Read more »
Your boss can not legally deduct the amount from your wages. Here's why: https://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/wp/LS605.PDF
If you are a valued employee he will change his mind about making you pay him back. But you may have to promise him that you will never, ever do that again since you are... Read more »
Find an attorney in the county who is a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults, and focus their practices on injury cases.
Good luck!
- Mr.A got into an auto car accident and a pedestrian got killed unfortunately
- lawsuit of wrongful death lawsuit is brought against Mr.A.
- if the case is settled for X amount and still the balance is remained after insurance payment, can they come after Mr.A's business for... Read more »
Not clear what you are asking ---if you mean after the car insurance pays, they will likely also look for coverage from the business insurance. The attorney's main interest is in insurance--for the most part, they aren't interested in someone's business except to the extent that means more... Read more »
Hello Sadaat. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you were not seriously injured. In terms of selecting an attorney, that is something you can do as your own free choice. We only answer questions here. New York injury attorneys generally work on a contingency basis, and most offer free initial... Read more »
I believe he was speeding there’s was no way for me too see or spot the car
It depends. You may both be at fault. It depends on exactly where the collision happened in the intersection, and who started turning first.
It depends. If the plow was actually engaged in work on the highway, then you would have to prove they were “reckless” in order to hold them liable. But if it was not engaged in highway work, you will have to show only that they were “negligent” in causing the accident. You should try to... Read more »
650-900k
Driver was issued a summons for failing to yield my daughter was taken to the hospital with a broken scapula. Other injuries as well can we sue?
Yes, but the first step is you need to file a no fault application with the insurance company for the car that hit your duaghter within 30 days of the accident. They are responsible for paying for her hospital and medical bills. You can find out the insurance company from the code on the police... Read more »
Police towed my car and gave me 4 tickets after i showed them proof of my insurance cards on my cell phone they even took my license plates
Not clear why they took the plates. You may have a claim but get the car out of storage before you get more charges. Then you have to file a claim under the NYState Tort Claims act with the police. However most statutes say YOU have to produce the insurance card, not a photo on a phone.
Isn't that like an admission of partial liability... i parked alongside a construction site off road of traffic
if you were hurt contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where it happened. They give free consults.
If they are liable they are liable .
Rear-ended by an elderly driver who made no attempt to stop, and was clearly negligent. Luckily we were not physically hurt but the accident has placed a great deal of stress, impacting my husbands already inflated blood pressure. The at-fault insurance company has been difficult to work with and... Read more »
You could consult with attorneys in your area to explore if they would handle the matter on a basis that would be cost-effective for you. It sounds like the matter involves property damage only, which is good because no one was hurt, but that could make it more difficult to find representation.... Read more »
I was stopped @ traffic accident.. when i got hit by another vehicle that almost took my door off.. i had my hazards on.. about to exit
In New York, if you exit a parked car, you are required to look behind before you open the door to ensure that no car is going to hit your door as it opens. However, the on-coming vehicle also has a duty to use care in passing parked cars, and not to ride closer to them than necessary. This... Read more »
No $ felony contempt stole Appellate court approved valid $1m ins policy have no one but ssi can’t help legally never able work memory issues ect
This is posted under car accidents, but more details are necessary here.
Tim Akpinar
If you have collision insurance, call your own insurer immediately and report it. If you don't, call the police and report it. If you can tell the police the exact time and location of the collision, perhaps the ride-share company can track down which driver was in the area at that time.
In general, a person who witnesses an accident does not have a legal obligation to remain at the scene. This is provided that they were not in any way involved in the accident. But outside of legal obligation, people may choose to remain at the scene to give police officers an account of what they... Read more »
i want to know if i got into a car accident and i cant work due to it (my hip hurts bad with medicine and my back is hurting real bad) the people from progressive gave me 500$ but ive been going to the doctors like they ask for months now and im still having pain what can i do ? im not able to... Read more »
Based on the facts here, it’s hard to tell if you entered into finalized settlement terms for the $500 you mention. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer would at least enable you to have your case assessed to determine what your options are, and learning about deadlines and statutes of... Read more »
I was driving a tractor trailer a airline blew .Causing the tractor brakes to lock up .Causing the truck to jackknife from the center lane into the barrier. I had no control of the vehicle.
As a general matter, a driver under such circumstances could be ticketed if the failure was determined to be attributed to a maintenance or safety-related issue. Truck air brake systems are complex and without more information, it isn’t possible to speculate the root cause of the failure (e.g. a... Read more »
If you "exaggerate", deliberately, that's lying. If you do it under oath at a deposition or at trial, it is perjury and is a crime. You could have problems with perjury or insurance fraud charges. But this is unlikely. The more direct result will be that you will get caught in a contradiction,... Read more »
caused the other car driver?
If you had insurance then that will cover the crash. If you didn't have insurance you may be responsible together with him. Let your insurance take care of it.
I was driving in the left lane and a guy drove into my lane n hit the rear passenger door of my car and broke his mirror, my car has no damage his is missing a mirror he will probably contact his insurance do i have to report it to mine since there is no damage to my car
As it's not your fault, assuming the police report is that way, it won't hurt to contact your insurance just so they are aware if the other driver makes a problem what it's about.
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