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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

In NY either side may bring a lawyer, but a...

In NY either side may bring a lawyer, but a corporation has to. Lawyer or not, the judge runs the case, and the rules are relaxed. For example, There's not the question/response of a typical trial,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

When I said we were equal, I was referring to...

When I said we were equal, I was referring to both of our lack of knowledge about other state's rules.

In my experience, small claims judges try to level the playing field when there's an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

So we're equal here. I can't see how any state...

So we're equal here. I can't see how any state could disqualify a corporation from having a lawyer represent them in any proceeding, including small claims court. What if the president happens to be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

I can't speak for all 50 states, but since I live...

I can't speak for all 50 states, but since I live in NY and have been sued in small claims court, I can state with authority that NYS requires that corporations be represented by attorneys in small...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

BTW- Many, if not most, small claims judges take...

BTW- Many, if not most, small claims judges take on a bit of the lawyers role prodding things along, and not letting lawyers interject too many procedural issues. They try to get the short version...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

This probably varies among the states. In New...

This probably varies among the states. In New York, they're contractually obligated to represent the driver in any suit, and as a corporation cannot respond except with a lawyer. In NY some judges...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

Then you have a nice clean case. You file suit...

Then you have a nice clean case. You file suit against the driver. His insurance company then steps in as his representative. Not that I'm encouraging you to pad the claim in any way, but be sure...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-13, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

The key here is the police report. Since the OP...

The key here is the police report. Since the OP hit the car, he would be presumed to be at fault. He therefore has the burden of showing that the driver's illegal or unsafe turn created a situation...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By FBinNY

If you had a car, rental of a replacement would...

If you had a car, rental of a replacement would be covered, so it's totally reasonable to expect compensation for your transportation expenses. It may not make sense to retain an attorney if the...
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