FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com NOVEMBER 19, 2015 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 59 THE KILLING KOMPANY creates and performs a brand new comedy mystery show each time. For over 21 years, we feature professional stage, TV and film actors and you can be part of the show! Our public murder mystery dinner shows are at 5 locations in the NY/NJ area (prices start at $45 per person) and we can perform for private events (we have other shows too like game shows)! From my family to yours, have a blessed and Call us at 1 888 SHOOT-EM or 212 772-2590 or email us at [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHERS WAnTEd! The Queens Courier is looking for a talented pair of eyes to join our team. Experienced, knowledgeable Photographers should contact Editorial at [email protected] From my family to yours, have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving. COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL A. VALLONE COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL A. VALLONE White Star Limousine was founded in 1952 and has been family owned and operated for over three generations. Ask us about the specials we o er for you next special event WWHITESTAR LIMOUSINES 20 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 516.233.2911 www.whitestarlimousine.com Paid for by We Support Paul Vallone Paid for by We Support Paul Vallone Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law THE BUSY PASSENGER Advertorial Q: On the expressway in the right lane, I was in the back seat of a taxi cab, busily changing a diaper. While trying to merge into our lane from a parked position, another vehicle collided with the cab. Can I sue the taxi driver, or his company? A: Your driver had the right-of-way. He was entitled to anticipate that another motorist would obey traffic laws requiring her to yield. Presumably, your driver will testify that the other driver suddenly, without signaling, attempted to merge from the parking lane into your lane, and that he saw the other vehicle for only a second before the impact occurred. Your classic line of rebuttal would be to prove that your driver was speeding. In the police accident report, suppose you find a statement from the other driver that yours was indeed speeding. One cannot expect that it will be squeaked-in as some kind of exception to the hearsay rule. For one thing, the statement is blatantly in the other driver’s interest. It does not seem that you were paying attention at the time the impact occurred. So you personally cannot have been aware of the rate of speed that your driver was traveling. Absent actual evidence, it is mere speculation, and not acceptable, to contend that your driver was speeding. Given that he had only seconds to react, you will need very strong evidence if you want to prove that, nevertheless, his negligence contributed. 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
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