54 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • JULY 9, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com EVERY WEEKEND IN NYC BerenstainBearsLive.com I (866)-811-4111 Advertorial Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law FOR TWENTY DOLLARS Q: In the dusk of the evening, I was driving on a highway. Abruptly, the car immediately ahead of me shifted into the right-hand lane. As I started to apply the brakes, I saw a car stopped in the center lane, dead ahead of me. Unable to pull over in time to avoid a collision, I rear-ended the disabled car. The driver of the disabled car has said that, just before his car slid to a standstill, he observed pieces of his car’s transmission rolling down the road. Just after the accident, the driver saw that his front right wheel was sideways. The driveshaft linking this wheel to the transmission was disconnected, dangling from the undercarriage. Two months before the accident, a mechanic had performed the required annual state motor-vehicle inspection. The inspector had issued the certificate stating that the car was in proper and safe working condition. Can I sue the inspector? A: Please take a look at the DMV’s Inspection Groups and Fee Chart (Form VS- 77), effective on January 1, 2011. The fee for a safety inspection is no more than twenty dollars, often less. Bearing this in mind, our courts have not been willing to impose liability. Otherwise, the modest revenue from an inspection would be prohibitively outweighed by the liability insurance premiums that a station would need to pay. But perhaps there was more to the mechanic’s work than a mere inspection, and more than twenty dollars changed hands. Take this case to an attorney. As with any case, the right facts can make or break it. 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 © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878 ON TARGET “We’re Always On TARGET” When It Comes To Automotive Repairs Guaranteed LUBE, OIL & FILTER CHANGE SPECIAL $2495 Plus Inspection Of All Belts & Hoses (up to 5 qts oil) EARLY SUMMER SPECIAL CHANGE YOUR ANTIFREEZE TODAY! • Drain & Refill Coolant • Inspect All Belts & Hoses • Check all Filters • Pressure Test System for Leaks TRANSMISSION SPECIAL • Drain Fluid & Install New Filter • Replace Pan Gasket • Install New Fluid Expires 7/31/15 $3995 (MOST CARS) Expires 7/31/15 $5995 TIMING BELT SPECIAL Avoid a tow to the repair shop and costly engine damage. Replace your timing belt before it breaks! (Recommended for mileage over 60,000) (Most 4 cyl. cars; 6 cyl. additional) Expires 7/31/15 WITH SUMMER HERE MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS IN TIP-TOP SHAPE FOR YOUR WEEKEND GETAWAYS! Specializing In Collision & Automotive Diagnostic Repair ASE & NYS Certified • Nationally Warranteed By Pronto WIPER BLADE SPECIAL $2095 PER PAIR • MOST CARS Expires 7/31/15 $18995 $17595 NOW Expires 7/31/15 A/C CHARGE SPECIAL SAVE $3500 UP TO 2 LBS. REG $9500 $5995 STRUTS (INSTALLED PER PAIR) $27595 MOST CARS Expires 7/31/15 Expires 7/31/15 BRAKES (MOST CARS) $8995 PER AXLE Expires 7/31/15 AXLE REPLACEMENT $9500 REG $9500 Expires 7/31/15 FOR *COUPONS MUST BE USED FOR ALL SPECIALS SUMMER SPECIAL GET YOUR CAR READY FOR WEEKEND GETAWAYS - CHANGE ANTI-FREEZE - OIL CHANGE - ROTATE TIRES - CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID - INSPECT & ADJUST BRAKES - A/C CHECK OFFICIAL NYS INSPECTION STATION MOST CARS Expires 7/31/15 $9500 SERPENTINE BELT SPECIAL FOR $14500 SAVE $50 Expires 7/31/15 39-20 192ND STREET, FLUSHING • 718-762-5155 • FAX: 718-762-3365
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