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What Is a Motor Vehicle Case?

A motor vehicle case refers to any personal injury lawsuit that involves a motor vehicle accident. Although most cases are governed by the standard common-law notions of negligence There are a few of specific issues that are unique to this practice area.

According to New York law, vehicle owners are accountable for accidents that happen while their vehicles were being operated with their explicit or implied permission. Our legal team tackles these cases as an incidental basis.

Eyewitness Testimony

Eyewitness testimony can provide an excellent addition to other evidence in a motor car case. This type testimonies often assists in identifying the culprit of a crime or provide specifics about how the crash occurred. There is a vast body of evidence that shows eyewitness testimony is often not reliable.

For example, witnesses are prone to making mistakes in recollecting the color of an object or its shape. In addition perceptual distortions like fading memories can also distort a witness's memory of an incident.

In addition, the memory of witnesses may be affected by questions that lead to or other information offered to witnesses. Researchers found that in one experiment where participants were instructed to estimate the speed of a vehicle influenced their responses. Other factors that influence the accuracy of eyewitness testimony include age and attention level, as well as skill, stress, health conditions and prejudice.

While many experts insist on the validity of eyewitness testimony however it is essential to educate law enforcement agencies and jury members about the possibility of mistakes. In some instances eyewitness testimony that was inaccurate has led to wrongful convictions or even murder. In 2018 the Innocence Project proved that the fingerprints found on a cup which a witness used to identify the suspect in a burglary not the signatures of Royal Clark's.

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In general inspections of vehicles are required each year. Some vehicles may need to be regularly inspected for instance, those that are sold at private sales or with an expiring inspection sticker. It is also a requirement in certain situations, like when a resident of New York moves and needs to change their address, it is required that their vehicle is inspected prior to when the new stickers can be issued.

An inspector will first verify a few specifics, such as the model and make of the car and its registration date, odometer reading and so on. The inspectors then start to look at the vehicle, starting with the most obvious parts like mirrors, the windshields, the lights, and horn. There are numerous checklists that ensure that a thorough inspection has taken place, including the inspection of things like rust and suspension components.

Drivers are expected to be attentive on the road and to keep an eye out for pedestrians, other drivers and other potential dangers. Failure to do this could be considered to be negligence. It is also the driver's responsibility to ensure that they are in control of their vehicle at all at all times. A vehicle that is not in good condition can cause a loss in control over the vehicle, which could result in serious injuries. The manufacturer of the vehicle could also be held responsible for the accident in the event that it was caused by an automobile defect or component part.

Defective Components or Parts

To make a car function correctly, thousands and thousands of tiny mechanical components and electrical components must work together. If one of these components fail, the consequences could be devastating. These accidents are typically the result of manufacturing faults or other issues with the design or construction the component. If a car part that is defective is the cause of an accident, the person responsible may be liable for the payment of the victims of the crash for their injuries.

Many people believe that all auto accidents occur because of human error. While 94 percent of crashes are caused by driver errors There are also other factors, such as road conditions or defective parts which can cause accidents.

Defective auto parts include brakes, tires, seatbelts and airbags or any other component that could fail to function as designed, leading to an accident. These defects can be the result of parts from the aftermarket that were not constructed as well as the original components on a vehicle. Sometimes, the defect can be found in the original design of a piece.

Manufacturers are required to create vehicles that meet the minimum safety standards. If the vehicle or its components were not constructed or designed to these specifications the manufacturer could be held accountable in a lawsuit involving product liability for any damages that result as a result of an accident caused by the defective part.

Insurance Coverage





In most states, motorists are required to have insurance in the event that their carelessness or misconduct causes harm to others. Liability coverage includes bodily injuries and property damage liability.

Bodily Injury liability covers your medical bills as well as the medical bills of anyone else injured in a crash caused by your car as long as you meet the limits set by the policy. There is typically a limit per injured person and a limit for all property damage. Certain insurance companies offer policies with higher limits for the kind of damages.

Property damage insurance will cover to repair or replace your car when it is damaged in any way other than an accident. This includes theft, fire windstorm, or collisions with deer. It can also protect your vehicle from damage from driving over potholes. This kind of insurance is required in New York, among other states.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) is required in many states, however some require it only when the driver at fault is not insured or has inadequate insurance or insufficient insurance. This insurance covers medical and property damage in the event that the driver at fault does not have insurance or is underinsured.