Auto Accident's
David Ascher represents clients who have been in any sort of automobile accident, whether or not they are perceived to be at fault at the time of the accident. Auto accident cases are litigated under general negligence principles. The role of the lawyer of the plaintiff is to prove that the defendant was negligent, and that the negligence was the proximate cause of the car accident, and this car accident caused injuries to the plaintiff. David Ascher has frequently pursued cases on behalf of clients who have sustained injuries in:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Collisions involving commercial vehicles such as:
- Trains accidents
- Taxi Cab accidents
- Bus accidents
- Subway accident
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian knockdown
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Intersection collisions
- Rear end collisions
- Multiple car crashes
- And many other types of accidents
When judging cases, the "reasonable person" idea is used - as in, a reasonable person would use care in driving and would not drive at such a speed as to rear end someone. While the burden of proof lays with the plaintiff in automobile accident cases, the plaintiff's attorney does not need to present absolute proof and the evidence brought need not be conclusive - only to the extent that a reasonable judge would favor the plaintiff. This is because the standard of proof in automobile accidents is "the preponderance of the evidence," a less strict standard than "beyond a reasonable doubt."
It would therefore be a mistake for an automobile accident victim to not retain an attorney. When the victim of an automobile accident does not do so, insurance adjusters know that the person with whom they are dealing are not prepared to take their case to court.
If you or a loved one has been in an auto accident, please contact David Ascher at 1-(212)-964-1515 for a free, detailed, and insightful consultation.