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What Is a Motor Vehicle Case?A motor vehicle case is any personal injury lawsuit involving the motor vehicle involved in an accident. While the majority of cases are governed under common law principles, there are some issues that are unique to this particular area.According to New York law, vehicle owners are responsible for accidents that occur when their vehicles were operated with their express or implied consent. Our legal team takes on these cases as an emergency basis.Eyewitness TestimonyEyewitness testimony is a valuable supplement to other evidence in relation to motor vehicle related cases. This type of testimony often aids in identifying the perpetrator of a crime or provide specifics about the circumstances of the crash. There is a vast body of research that suggests eyewitness identifications are often inaccurate.Witnesses are susceptible, for example, to make a mistake when recollecting an object's color or shape. In addition perceptual distortions like fading memories -- can also distort a witness's memory of an event.Witness memory can also be altered when a witness is presented with important questions or information. For instance, researchers in one experiment found that telling participants to estimate how fast the car was going influenced their answers. Other factors that affect the accuracy of eyewitness accounts include age levels, attention, skill and stress, health issues and prejudice.Although many experts say that eyewitness evidence can be relied upon there is a need to educate jurors and law enforcement agencies regarding the possibility of errors in this type of evidence. In certain cases, incorrect eyewitness testimony has led to for wrongful convictions and even murder. In 2018 the Innocence Project proved that the fingerprints that were found on a cup which a witness used to identify the suspect in a burglary, were not the signatures of Royal Clark's.Vehicle ExaminingAs a general rule inspections for vehicles should be conducted annually. Certain types of vehicles might need be checked more often for instance, those sold at private sales or with an expired inspection sticker. It is also mandatory for certain situations, such as when residents of New York moves and needs to change their address, that their vehicle be inspected before the new stickers are issued.An inspector will first confirm a few details including the make and model of the vehicle as well as the date of registration and odometer reading, and so on. The inspector then will inspect the vehicle, beginning with the obvious parts like the mirrors and windshields as well as the lights and horn. There are several checklists to assure that a thorough inspection of the vehicle has been completed, including looking for things such as rust and suspension components.motor vehicle accident lawyer fontana are expected vigilant on the road and to look out for pedestrians, other drivers and other potential hazards. In the event of a crash, it could be construed as negligence. A driver must also maintain control at all time. A vehicle with a defect could cause a loss in control of the vehicle which can cause severe injuries. The manufacturer of the vehicle could also be held accountable for the accident in the event that it was caused by an automobile defect or part.Components or parts that are defectiveIn order for a vehicle to function correctly, thousands of tiny mechanical and electrical components must work in harmony. If one of these components is damaged, the result can be catastrophic. Most of the time, these accidents are the result of manufacturing defects or other problems in the construction or design of a particular component. If a car part that is defective is the reason for an accident, the party responsible could be responsible for compensating the crash victims for their injuries.Many people believe that the majority of auto accidents are caused human error. While 94 percent of them are caused by driver error but there are other factors such as road conditions and defective components that can lead to an accident.Defective auto parts include brakes, airbags, seatbelts and tires or any other component that can fail to perform as intended, leading to an accident. Sometimes, these flaws are caused by aftermarket improvements that were not designed with the same level of care as the original components on vehicles. Other times, the flaw is in the initial design of a specific component.Manufacturers are required to create vehicles that meet the minimum safety standards. If a vehicle, or any parts of it, was not designed or constructed to meet these standards, then the manufacturer could be held accountable for any damages resulting from an accident caused by a defective part.Insurance CoverageIn the majority of states, drivers are required to have insurance if their recklessness or conduct causes harm to other drivers. Liability coverage includes bodily injury liability and property damage liability.The bodily injury liability covers medical expenses and the medical expenses of anyone else injured by your vehicle in an accident, up to the policy limit. There is usually a limit per injured person as well as a limit for all property damage. Certain insurance companies offer policies with higher limits for these types of damages.Property damage insurance will cover to repair or replace your car should it be damaged in any way other than an accident. This includes theft, fire windstorm, or impact from a deer. It could also cover damage to your car from driving through potholes. This type of insurance is mandatory in New York, among other states.In many states the uninsured or underinsured driver insurance (UM/UIM), is mandatory. However, certain states only require it if the driver at fault is not covered by insurance. This coverage will reimburse you or your passengers for medical and property losses when the at-fault driver does not have insurance, is uninsured or in a hit-and-run crash.