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What Is a Motor Vehicle Case? A motor vehicle case is a personal injury lawsuit that involves a motor vehicle accident. Although the majority of cases are governed by the common law principles of negligence, there are a number of specific issues pertaining to this particular practice area. Under New York law, owners of vehicles are liable for accidents that occur when their vehicles are being operated with their permission, express or implied. Our legal team tackles these cases as an emergency basis. Eyewitness Testimony Eyewitness testimony is a valuable supplement to other evidence when it comes to motor vehicle cases. This type of testimony can be used to identify the perpetrators or criminals, or provide details about what caused the accident. There is a large body of research that shows that eyewitness accounts are often not accurate. Witnesses are prone, for example, to make errors when recalling an object's color or shape. Perceptual distortions, like faded memories, may cause a person to forget the specific moment. In motor vehicle accident attorneys kenner , the memory of witnesses may be affected by questions that lead to or other information given to witnesses. Researchers found that in one study asking participants to estimate the speed of a car had an impact on their responses. Other factors that affect the reliability of eyewitness accounts include age, attention level, skill, stress, health conditions and prejudice. Even though many experts will affirm that eyewitness testimony can be relied upon but there is a need to educate law enforcement agencies and jurors about the potential for error in this type of evidence. In certain cases, incorrect eyewitness testimony is responsible for wrongful convictions and even murder. In 2018, the Innocence Project proved that the fingerprints found on a coffee cup, which a witness used to identify a suspect during a burglary, were not Royal Clark's. Vehicle Inspection In general inspections of vehicles are required every year. Certain vehicles may need to be checked more often for instance, those sold via private sales or have an expired inspection sticker. It is also required in certain situations, like when a resident of New York moves and needs to change their address, that their vehicle be inspected before the new stickers can be issued. An inspector will first confirm some of the details like the make and model of the car as well as the date of registration, odometer reading and so on. The inspector will then examine the vehicle, starting with the obvious areas like the windshields and mirrors as well as the lights and horn. There are many checklists to ensure an exhaustive inspection is performed, including checking for things such as suspension components or rust. Drivers are expected to be alert on the road and keep an eye out for other drivers, pedestrians and other potential hazards. Inability to do this could be construed as negligence. It is also the driver's responsibility to keep control of their vehicle at all the time. A vehicle that is not in good condition could cause the vehicle to lose control, resulting in serious injuries. A vehicle's manufacturer may also be held accountable for the accident in the event that it was caused by an automobile defect or part. Parts or Components that are defective To function correctly, thousands of tiny mechanical and electrical components must work in harmony. When one of these components fails, the results can be devastating. Usually, these incidents are the result of manufacturing defects or other problems in the design or construction of a specific component. If a defect in the design or construction of an automobile is the cause of an accident, the party who caused the accident may be liable to compensate victims for injuries. Many people believe that the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error. While the majority of car accidents are caused by driver error but there are other causes that can cause a crash including road conditions and defective auto parts. Defective components of a car include brakes, tires, seatbelts, airbags or any other part that can fail to work as intended and lead to an accident. Sometimes, these flaws are caused by aftermarket improvements that weren't made with the same level of care as the initial parts on a vehicle. Sometimes, the issue is in the original design of a specific part. The manufacturers are required to create cars that meet minimum safety standards. If the vehicle, or one of its parts, was not designed or built in accordance with these standards, the maker could be held responsible for any damages that result from an accident caused by a defective part. Insurance Coverage The majority of states have an insurance system called tort liability that requires drivers to carry insurance in the event their actions or negligence causes injury to another. Liability insurance covers bodily injury liability and property damage liability. The bodily injury liability covers medical expenses as well as those of other people injured by your car in an accident, up to the limit of your policy. Typically there is a separate limit for each person injured, and a single limit for the total amount of property damage. Certain insurers offer optional policies that have higher limits for these types of damages. Property damage insurance will pay to repair or replace your car when it is damaged any other way than a collision. This includes theft, fire, windstorm, and collision with a deer. It can also protect your vehicle from damage from driving through potholes. This type of insurance is mandatory in New York, among other states. In many states in many states, uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM), is mandatory. However, some states require it only when the driver at fault is not insured or has no insurance. The coverage pays for property and medical expenses if the at-fault motorist has no insurance or is underinsured.