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Motor Vehicle Powers of AttorneyIn many cases, multiple parties share responsibility for an accident. In such cases the jury could distribute the damages awarded to the injured party in proportion to their share of negligence.Even though DMV hearings don’t involve criminal courts, a seasoned 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 AttorneyA power of attorney is an official document that permits one person (the principal) to authorize another person (the agent) to act on their behalf. The document can grant a wide or limited power and must be drafted according to the laws of the state. The document must be signed or notarized by a notary public or a witness. A motor vehicle power-of-attorney grants the agent the power to perform duties relating to the vehicle that may include selling a vehicle. You can create a Power of Attorney by yourself if you contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles, or use a free legal website like eForms.com or NYLawHelp. You can also request someone to help you prepare it.Third parties can refuse to respect Powers Of Attorney. This could be due to a number of reasons. In some cases the refusal causes harm to the Principal and the third party could be held liable for those damages.To prevent this from happening, it is important to ensure that the Power of Attorney include language that states that the agent is not able to take title to any real estate or other property owned by the principal, unless otherwise stated in the document. The document should also specify that the agent must report to a third party an account of every transaction and other matter that they perform on behalf of their principal.DMV HearingsYou are entitled to an appeal hearing when DMV decides to take a discretionary action against you (such as the suspension of your license for refusing to take the breathalyzer test). Hearings are held in person or over the telephone, and usually conducted by the DMV driver safety hearing officer. DMV presents all its evidence against the person, including any witnesses it has subpoenaed, during the hearing. Then, you can present affirmative evidence, such as witnesses, documents or your testimony. You may also present closing arguments to attack DMV and ask questions to the hearing officer.Winning the DMV hearing is dependent on the specifics of your case, but you are more likely to win when you have an attorney. An attorney can assist in determining whether any mistakes were made by the police officers in your case during your arrest. For example, they may not have informed you that you would lose your license if declined a breath sample.Although you are not legally required to have an attorney at a DMV hearing by law having a NYC DMV lawyer can make the process easier. A lawyer will be well-versed regarding the laws governing these kinds of cases and will help you present your case as effectively as possible. Additionally, they will help you avoid being unfairly penalized by the DMV.License SuspensionIf you are accused of certain violations of the law that are deemed to be illegal, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend your license and driving privileges. Typically the suspension or revocation remains in effect until the time you complete all the steps required to get your license back.The state in which you reside there are a variety of reasons that your driver’s license may be suspended. In states that require points, for instance the accumulation of too many points can result in a suspension. Additionally, a judge can also require your license to be suspended for a traffic conviction. In most cases the court will let you to drive on a restricted driving license during the suspension or revocation.In some states your license can be revoked for certain offenses, such as DUIs and vehicular manslaughter. In addition the license could be suspended for failure to pay back child support or other civil debts. You could also lose your license if suffer from a medical condition which renders driving a car dangerous.Your New York lawyer will help you determine the condition of your license, and how best to proceed. The lawyer will explain to you that in the majority of instances, if your license has been suspended, then you are entitled to an interview at the DMV.RepresentationA representation letter is a very important document that an attorney must send to the person he plans to sue. This puts the other party on notice that they now have a representative who will speak on their behalf and also permits the lawyer to request documents and other information from that party.Many motor vehicle accident cases are founded on the tort theory of negligence. Negligence can be defined as lack of using the level of care that a prudent person would use in the same circumstances. Automobile accidents usually involve multiple elements that could lead to or contribute to the accident. A driver’s negligence could include driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or speeding, or ignoring traffic signs. Other factors include distracted driving such as using a cellular phone or trying to apply makeup while driving.In motor vehicle accident attorneys west palm beach who are injured in an accident in a vehicle want the same lawyer to represent them. However, it’s ethically unwise for one attorney to represent both a passenger and a driver in a personal injury case. This is due to each client having a conflict of interest. This can be avoided by drafting distinct agreements between each client. Alternatively, passengers can hire their own lawyers to file a suit against the driver.