Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court
I had an automobile accident a month ago involving property damage only (under $1,000)when a tractor trailer struck my car on the Long Island Express (in Queens). The driver lives in Florida; the owner of the rig in New Jesey; I live in Maine.
Does the Small Claims Court (nearest to where the accident occurred) have jurisdicition? If not, what are my options? Thanks.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court
Where did the accident occur? You can also file a claim there.
If you would like, my office is in NJ. I would be more than happy to represent you in state. You can waive your appearance for the beginning of the case; you may need to come to testify.
Savy Grant
Attorney at Law
201-646-9600
Re: Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court
Unfortunately--plum outta luck--small claims in most places is where the defendant has a presence...and NY or your state is not it.
Why not contact the other car's/trucks/rigs insurace carrier...If you have the police report---I'll get the carrier name for you if you have the insurfance code number form the report near the registration info.
Good Luck
RRG
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