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Rear-end collisions are among the most straightforward traffic cases in New York law, as it is often presumed that the rear driver is at fault. Nonetheless, such cases can still be complicated, as demonstrated in a recent<\/a> New York opinion issued in a case involving a chain-reaction collision. If you were hurt in a multi-vehicle accident, you may be owed damages, and you should speak to a Syracuse car accident attorney as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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

It is reported that the plaintiff was involved in a chain-reaction collision during morning rush hour while driving in stop-and-go traffic on a wet and drizzly roadway. According to the plaintiff, her vehicle was fully stopped when it was struck from behind after the defendant, the rear-most driver in the chain, collided with a middle vehicle, which was then pushed into the plaintiff\u2019s car. The plaintiff brought a personal injury lawsuit against the defendant, alleging that the defendant\u2019s negligent operation of her vehicle caused the crash and her resulting injuries.<\/p>\n

It is alleged that at trial, the plaintiff rested her case before the defendant had presented any evidence and then moved for a directed verdict on the issue of liability. The trial court denied the motion as premature. The jury ultimately ruled in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff then filed a post-trial motion under CPLR 4404 seeking judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, a new trial. The trial court denied the motion, and the plaintiff appealed. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rear-end collisions are among the most straightforward traffic cases in New York law, as it is often presumed that the rear driver is at fault. Nonetheless, such cases can still be complicated, as demonstrated in a recent New York opinion issued in a case involving a chain-reaction collision. 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