Date: 04-11-2023

Case Style:

Sean Macquire Reinicke v. Russell Castello Atkins

Case Number: 1:20-CV-3194

Judge: Edgardo Ramos

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Manahattan County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Defendant's Attorney: Adam Neil Schwartzstein, Jennifer Rebecca Harris, and Sydney Swaner Sanchez

Description: New York City, New York personal injury car wreck lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an auto negligence theory.

"New York is a comparative negligence state, which means that if you are injured in a car accident, you can still recover damages from the at-fault driver even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, the amount of your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault for an accident, and your damages are $100,000, you will only be able to recover $80,000 from the at-fault driver.

There are a number of factors that can be considered when determining fault in a car accident, including:

The speed of the vehicles involved
The weather conditions
The road conditions
The actions of the drivers involved
The presence of any traffic laws or ordinances that were violated

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options. An attorney can help you understand the law and can help you file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about New York auto negligence law:

You have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
You may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
You may be able to file a lawsuit against multiple parties, such as the at-fault driver, their insurance company, and any other parties who contributed to the accident.

If you have been injured in a car accident, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you understand your legal rights and can help you file a lawsuit to recover the compensation you deserve." Google Bard

Outcome: 04/11/2023 39 ORDER: The Court having been advised that the parties have reached a settlement in principle, it is ORDERED that the above-entitled action be and hereby is discontinued, without costs to either party, subject to reopening should the settlement not be consummated within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. Any application to reopen must be filed within thirty days of this Order; any application to reopen filed thereafter may be denied solely on that basis. Further, the parties are advised that if they wish the Court to retain jurisdiction in this matter for purposes of enforcing any settlement agreement, they must submit the settlement agreement to the Court within the next thirty (30) days with a request that the agreement be "so ordered" by the Court. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/11/2023) (ama) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

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