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00:00:06 hello I’m Frank Eskesen founder of The Eskesen Law Firm New York’s personal injury firm today I’d like to talk to you about understanding liability in car accidents determining who is legally responsible is crucial for obtaining the compensation that you deserve after an accident what is liability liability refers to the legal responsibility one party has for the damages suffered by another in car accidents this means identifying who was at fault for causing the collision what factors go into determining
00:00:42 liability there are many factors that can go into this determination traffic law violations such as speeding running red lights or stop signs distracted or impaired driving and the like are strong indicators of negligence and they can establish liability even if no ticket is issued every driver has a legal obligation to operate their vehicle safely if they fail to act as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances and they cause an accident that results in injuries or losses they may be found liable for the
00:01:20 accident what are some examples of liability in a car wreck rear end collisions typically the driver who rear ends another vehicle is considered at fault for not maintaining a safe following distance left turn accidents the driver making a left turn is often found liable if a collision occurs with an oncoming vehicle going straight improper lane changes a vehicle making an unsafe lane change is often found liable failure to yield a driver who fails to yield at a stop sign stop site or pedestrian on the roadway is
00:02:00 typically at fault for an accident unique factors with New York’s busy roadways we often see accidents where multiple vehicles are involved in those cases sometimes more than one party can be liable for the accident of course every situation can present facts that affect our analysis it’s not always black and white what should I do after an accident regardless of who’s at fault here’s some type some steps you can take after an accident call the police an official police report can be crucial
00:02:39 evidence in determining liability gather evidence if you’re able take photos of the scene vehicle damage and any visible injuries collect contact information from all witnesses that are at the location importantly seek medical attention even if you feel your injuries might not be too bad some injuries may not be immediately apparent consult an attorney prompt legal guidance can help protect your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation understanding liability in a car accident is essential for
00:03:16 navigating the aftermath effectively if you’ve been involved in an accident and you’re unsure about who is at fault or what steps to take next we’re here to help feel free to contact me at 212-433-4500 for a free consultation let’s work together to protect your rights and get you on the road to recovery take care and drive safely
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