FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com MAY 15, 2014 • THE QUEENS COURIER 35 OF BAYSIDE Accepting Most Insurance Plans. We Accept: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue View & most Eyemed Insurance. WE ARE A GVS PROVIDER Please call us to see if we accept your insurance. HIT IN THE REAR Q: Driving my fire engine en route to a fire, I observed a car stopped ahead of me. I repeatedly applied the fire engine’s brakes, and managed to slow down to a speed of five to seven miles per hour. Nevertheless, I skidded into the car. The driver had heard my horn and siren and seen my lights. She maintains that she was unable to pull over to the right because of traffic conditions. Instead, she decided to make a left turn. The driver was in the process of moving into the lefthand turning lane, when her car was struck in the rear by my engine. A: You do not say that either the City or you personally suffered damages to the point that one would sue over them. The most likely lawsuit is one brought by the driver or her passenger against the City. I do not think that they have a case against you. For starters, pursuant to the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the driver was required to yield the right of way and, among other precautions, stay clear of the intersection. Under the circumstances, true, her failure to do so may not have been comparative negligence. At the same time, her attempting a left turn may indeed have been comparative negligence. Only a jury can decide. Be that as it may, as for whether you and the City were negligent, you have the benefit of two statutory provisions. Under General Municipal Law § 205-b, you may not be held liable for an act done in the performance of your duties “except for wilful negligence or malfeasance”. Under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1104, you may not be held liable because there is no evidence that you acted with “reckless disregard for the safety of others”. So do not see how the driver can succeed. DOCTOR IN: MON., WED., FRI., 10-5:30, TUES. & THURS. 11-7:30, SAT 10-4:30 39-25 BELL BLVD., BAYSIDE • 718.279.2020 exam not incl’d exam not incl’d exam not incl’d www.eyesupplyofbayside.com 2 PAIRS OF GLASSES $9999 With coupon*. Expires 5/31/14. NO-LINE BIFOCALS Progressive Lenses w/Metal Frames $9999 With coupon*. Expires 5/31/14. VARILUX Progressive Lenses (No-Line Bifocals) w/Metal Frames $16999 With coupon*. Expires 5/31/14. Donate Your Old Frame $100 OFF Towards Your Purchase of Frames Some Restrictions May Apply. With coupon*. Expires 5/31/14. *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, PROMOTIONS, SPECIALS, UNION OR INSURANCE PLANS. COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SALE. And Get Buy 1 Pair of Glasses Receive 1 Pair of Equal or Lesser Value* *Some Restrictions May Apply Se Habla Español Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law Advertorial The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2014 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 1750 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710 718-738-9800, 914-337-9800, 1-866-927-4878 BASKETBALL CLINIC With Ex-New York Knicks Assistant Coach Cliff Morgan New York Knicks Player Development Assistant Coach under Coach Don Chaney, Hall of Fame Coach Lenny Wilkins, General Manager Scott Leyden, and Hall of Famer Isaiah Thomas 15 years Professional Basketball Experience Professional Basketball Trainer Director of Basketball at Basketball City REGISTER TODAY GET ENGAGED: [email protected] 718-392-7932 ext 6323 Long Island City YMCA 3223 QUEENS BLVD, L.I.C , QUEENS 718-392-7932 ymcanyc.org/longislandcity WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2014 6PM-8PM BASKETBALL COURT AGES 5-16 $25 PER INDIVIDUAL
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