{"id":60,"date":"2021-03-02T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2021-02-26T09:19:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T14:19:16","slug":"court-rejects-the-emergency-doctrine-defense-in-a-car-accident-case-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/court-rejects-the-emergency-doctrine-defense-in-a-car-accident-case-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Court Rejects the Emergency Doctrine Defense in a Car Accident Case in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While most car accidents in New York are caused by negligent driving, some are brought about by sudden, unavoidable obstacles. Thus, New York recognizes the emergency doctrine, which can operate to remove liability for drivers who encounter sudden unexpected conditions and subsequently cause collisions during their attempts to avoid a dangerous situation. The application of the emergency doctrine does not automatically mean a driver cannot be held accountable for injuries suffered in an accident, however, as demonstrated in a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/ad4\/clerk\/decisions\/2021\/0205T1500\/PDF\/0877.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York opinion<\/a>. If you were hurt in a crash caused by another driver, you have the right to pursue damages, and you should speak to a seasoned Buffalo car accident attorney about your possible claims.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Plaintiff\u2019s Accident and Subsequent Claims<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is reported that the plaintiff was riding a motorcycle when the defendant, who was driving the vehicle in front of him, stopped suddenly after a dog ran into the road. The plaintiff rear-ended the defendant and suffered injuries in the collision. He then filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging that her negligence caused the accident and his subsequent harm. The defendant moved for summary judgment, arguing that pursuant to the emergency doctrine, she was not negligent. The court denied the defendant\u2019s motion, and she appealed. On appeal, the trial court ruling was affirmed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Emergency Doctrine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under New York law, drivers that stop suddenly must do so with due regard to other drivers and the exercise of reasonable care. Drivers must also signal appropriately to anyone traveling behind them before stopping abruptly. The appellate court noted that while the defendant submitted evidence that supported the assertion that she was not negligent, the plaintiff raised a factual dispute by submitting an expert affidavit stating that the best practice for a driver who encounters an animal in the road is to avoid stopping. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/court-rejects-the-emergency-doctrine-defense-in-a-car-accident-case-in-new-york\/#more-60\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most car accidents in New York are caused by negligent driving, some are brought about by sudden, unavoidable obstacles. Thus, New York recognizes the emergency doctrine, which can operate to remove liability for drivers who encounter sudden unexpected conditions and subsequently cause collisions during their attempts to avoid a dangerous situation. 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