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What Is a Motor Vehicle Case?A motor vehicle case is a personal injury lawsuit that is based on an accident involving a motor vehicle. While the majority of cases are governed by common-law concepts but there are some legal issues that are specific to this field.According to New York law, owners of vehicles are accountable for accidents that happen while their vehicles are operated with their permission, whether explicit or implied. Our legal team handles these cases as a contingency basis.Eyewitness TestimonyEyewitness testimony is a powerful addition to other evidence when it comes to motor vehicle-related cases. This kind of evidence can be used to identify the perpetrators of crimes or provide information about how the incident occurred. However there is a large collection of studies that show eyewitness accounts can be extremely incorrect.Witnesses, for instance, are susceptible to making errors in recalling the color of an object or its shape. In addition perceptual distortions like fading memories can also affect a person's memory of an event.In addition, the memory of witnesses may be altered by leading questions or other information given to a witness. Researchers discovered that in one study asking participants to estimate the speed of a car influenced their responses. motor vehicle accident lawsuit phoenix that affect the accuracy of eyewitness testimonies include age, attention level, skill as well as stress, health conditions and prejudice.Although many experts claim that eyewitness testimony is able to be relied upon, there is a need to educate law enforcement agencies and jurors about the potential for error in this kind of evidence. In a few cases, faulty eyewitness testimony is responsible for wrong convictions, and even murder. In 2018 the Innocence Project proved that the fingerprints found on a coffee cup that a witness used to identify the suspect in a burglary not those of Royal Clark's.Vehicle InspectionIn general inspections of vehicles are required to be conducted annually. Certain vehicles might need to be inspected more frequently like those that are sold at private sales or have an inspection sticker that has expired. It is also mandatory in certain situations, for instance when residents of New York moves and needs to change their address, it is required that their vehicle is inspected before the new stickers are issued.An inspector will first confirm a few specifics like the model and make of the vehicle and its registration date, odometer reading and so on. The inspector will then look over the vehicle, starting with the obvious areas such as the mirrors and windshields, the lights and the horn. There are various checklists that ensure a thorough examination has taken place, including inspecting things like rust and suspension components.Drivers need to be alert and alert for other motorists, pedestrians and potential dangers. Failure to do this could be considered a breach of the law. A driver must also maintain control at all time. A vehicle that is not in good condition could cause the vehicle to lose control, which could result in serious injuries. It is also possible that the car's manufacturer could be found liable under product liability laws in the event that the accident was caused by an issue with the vehicle or the parts that make it up.Defective Parts or ComponentsTo function properly, thousands of tiny electrical and mechanical components must work in harmony. If one of these parts fail, the consequences could be devastating. These accidents are usually caused by manufacturing defects or other issues related to the design or construction a certain part. If a malfunctioning part of a car is the cause of an accident, then the person responsible for the accident may be liable to compensate victims for injuries.Many people believe that all accidents involving cars are caused by human error. While 94 percent of crashes are caused by driver error There are also other factors, such as roads and parts that are defective that can cause an accident.Defective auto parts include brakes, airbags, seatbelts, tires or any other component which may not perform as intended, leading to an accident. Sometimes, these issues are the result of aftermarket upgrades that weren't made with the same care as the original parts on vehicles. Sometimes, the issue is present in the original design of a piece.Manufacturers are required to produce vehicles that meet the minimum safety standards. If the vehicle or its components were not manufactured or designed according to these standards the manufacturer could be held accountable in a product liability lawsuit for any damage that occurs due to an accident caused by the defective part.Insurance CoverageMost states follow the tort liability system which requires drivers to be insured in the event that their actions or negligence causes injury to others. Liability coverage includes bodily injury liability as well as property damage liability.Bodily injury liability pays for your medical expenses and the medical bills of others injured in a crash caused by your car as long as you meet the limits set by the policy. Typically, there is a separate limit for each person injured and a unified limit for the total amount of property damage. Some insurance companies offer policies with higher limits for these types of damages.Property damage coverage pays to repair or replace your vehicle when it is damaged by an event other than a collision with another vehicle or object, for example theft, fire, windstorm and the impact of the deer. This insurance may also be used to cover damage caused by 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, though certain states require it only if the driver at fault has no insurance or has inadequate insurance. This insurance covers medical and property damage if the at-fault motorist has no insurance or is underinsured.