Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
I found the car responsible for crashing in to my driver's door and causing a dent on the front right panel. Can I sue the owner of the vehicle to recover the amount needed to repair my car.
Asked on 8/08/12, 12:29 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Yefim Rubinov
Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law
Yes. Hire an attorney
Answered on 8/08/12, 3:59 pm
Yes. Go to Small Claims Court if the repairs are less than $5,000. No attorney needed, but bring a certified paid bill or the mechanic who plans to do the work. Best, M. E. Zuller
Answered on 8/08/12, 5:52 pm
Carol Ryder
Law Office of Carol Ryder PC
I d/k the details on how you found out but I would add a John Doe, Jane Doe and a Joe Doe as defendants, if they will let you in SCC. We often do this, esp in a case like this. Sometimes, only further investigation once suit is commenced reveals all the potentially culpable parties.
Answered on 8/09/12, 9:22 am