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Under New York law, drivers must maintain a safe following distance and drive at a reasonable speed to avoid accidents. A rear-end collision is often considered a clear-cut example of negligence on the part of the following driver. However, establishing liability in such cases still requires adequate evidence. A recent New York case<\/a> involving a rear-end collision highlights the challenges plaintiffs may face in pursuing summary judgment when evidence is deemed insufficient. If you were injured in a rear-end collision, it is wise to contact a Syracuse personal injury attorney promptly to explore your options.<\/p>\n

History of the Case<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is alleged that the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendants, alleging that one of the defendants negligently struck her car from behind on October 21, 2022, while she was stopped for traffic at an intersection in Brooklyn, New York. The plaintiff claimed serious injuries as a result of the collision.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, the plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability. She also sought to dismiss the defendants\u2019 affirmative defense of comparative negligence. In support of her motion, the plaintiff submitted an affidavit and a certified police report. The affidavit stated that she was stopped for traffic when the defendants\u2019 vehicle suddenly struck her car in the rear. The police report corroborated that the defendant driver\u2019s vehicle rear-ended the plaintiff\u2019s vehicle but did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Under New York law, drivers must maintain a safe following distance and drive at a reasonable speed to avoid accidents. A rear-end collision is often considered a clear-cut example of negligence on the part of the following driver. However, establishing liability in such cases still requires adequate evidence. A recent New York case involving a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-car-accidents"],"yoast_head":"\nNew York Court Discusses Summary Judgment in Car Accident Cases — Syracuse Personal Injury Law Blog — November 28, 2024<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Under New York law, drivers must maintain a safe following distance and drive at a reasonable speed to avoid accidents. 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