Legal Question in Traffic Law in New York
traffic accident
an emergancy vehical is driving with its lights on. they run a red light and get in an accident with a vehical that had the green light. who is at fault/liable. This happened at night in nyc on a very rainy day
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: traffic accident
There is no simple answer to your question. If the emergency vehicle was responding to a real emergency, they are not subject to the same negligence standard that would apply if there was no emergency. If there was a true emergency you have to show that they acted recklessly, which is harder to prove. The cases are generally fact specific. If you were injured, you should file a no-fault application with your insurance company within 30 days of the accident so you medical bills and lost wages will be taken care of. Please feel free to call me to discuss the facts of your case at 212-622-7180.
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