White Plains Car Accident Lawyer

Several different parties could be held liable, including:

• The at-fault driver — the most common liable party, when negligence such as speeding, distracted driving, or running a red light causes the collision
• Multiple drivers — in multi-vehicle collisions, more than one driver may share fault
• The vehicle owner — if someone other than the driver owned the car (a borrowed or rented vehicle, for example), the owner may bear liability under New York’s vehicle owner liability laws
• An employer — if the at-fault driver was working at the time of the collision (a delivery driver, rideshare driver, or commercial trucker, for example), the employer may bear liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior
• A government entity — the City of White Plains or Westchester County may bear liability if poor road design, malfunctioning traffic signals, inadequate signage, or failure to maintain roads contributed to the accident
• A vehicle manufacturer — if a defective part (brakes, airbags, tires, or steering) caused or worsened the collision
• A repair shop or mechanic — if negligent repair work led to the mechanical failure that caused the collision
• A bar or restaurant — under New York’s Dram Shop Act, an establishment that over-served a visibly intoxicated driver who later caused a collision may bear liability
• A rideshare or delivery company — such as Uber, Lyft, or a delivery service, depending on insurance coverage and the driver’s employment status at the time