Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court

I had an automobile accident a month ago involving property damage only (under $1,000)when a tractor trailer struck my car on the Long Island Express (in Queens). The driver lives in Florida; the owner of the rig in New Jesey; I live in Maine.

Does the Small Claims Court (nearest to where the accident occurred) have jurisdicition? If not, what are my options? Thanks.


Asked on 11/25/01, 6:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court

Where did the accident occur? You can also file a claim there.

If you would like, my office is in NJ. I would be more than happy to represent you in state. You can waive your appearance for the beginning of the case; you may need to come to testify.

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law

201-646-9600

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Answered on 11/26/01, 3:19 pm
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court

Unfortunately--plum outta luck--small claims in most places is where the defendant has a presence...and NY or your state is not it.

Why not contact the other car's/trucks/rigs insurace carrier...If you have the police report---I'll get the carrier name for you if you have the insurfance code number form the report near the registration info.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 11/25/01, 7:33 pm


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