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Some Of The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Using Motor Vehicle Attorneys
What Is a Motor Vehicle Case?

A motor vehicle case is a personal injury lawsuit that is based on an accident in a motor vehicle. While the majority of cases are governed by common-law concepts however, there are a few issues that are specific to this specific area.

According to New York law, owners of vehicles are liable for any accidents that occur when their vehicles are operated with their consent, whether express or implied. Our legal team takes on these cases on an emergency basis.

Eyewitness Testimony

Eyewitness testimony can provide an excellent addition to other evidence in a motor vehicle crash. This kind of evidence can be used to identify the perpetrators or criminals, or provide details on how the accident occurred. There is a vast body of evidence that shows that eyewitness accounts are often not accurate.

Witnesses are prone, for example, to make errors when recollecting an object's color or shape. Perceptual distortions, such as faded memories can cause a witness to misremember the specific event.

Moreover, witness memory can be affected by questions that lead to or other information provided to a witness. Researchers found that in one study in which participants were asked to estimate the speed of a car affected their responses. Other factors that affect the reliability of eyewitness testimonies include age and attention level, as well as skill, stress, health conditions and prejudice.

Although many experts say that eyewitness evidence can be trusted there is a need to educate jurors and law enforcement agencies about the possibility of error in this kind of evidence. In some instances, eyewitness testimony that was not accurate has led to wrong convictions or even murder. In 2018, the Innocence Project proved that the fingerprints found on a coffee cup which a witness used to identify the suspect during a burglary, were not the signatures of Royal Clark's.

Vehicle Examination

In general inspections of vehicles must be conducted annually. Certain vehicles, for instance those sold privately or those with expired inspection stickers, may require regular inspections. In certain instances, such as when an New York resident moves and must update their address, it is mandatory that the vehicle is checked prior to the issue of new stickers.

When an inspector conducts an inspection, they start off by verifying some details, such as the car's make and model and registration date and the odometer's reading, and others. The inspector will then examine the vehicle, beginning with the obvious areas, such as the mirrors and windshields as well as the lights and horn. There are numerous checklists that ensure a thorough examination has taken place, including checking on things like suspension parts that are rusty and rusty.

Drivers are expected to remain alert on the road and to keep an eye out for pedestrians, other drivers and any potential hazards. Failure to do so could be viewed as negligence. A driver must also maintain control at all times. A defective vehicle may cause the vehicle to lose control, which could result in serious injuries. It is also possible that the car's manufacturer may be found to be liable under the laws of product liability when the accident was caused by a defect in the vehicle or its component parts.

Parts or Components with Defective Components

To function correctly, thousands of tiny electrical and mechanical parts must function. If one of these parts is damaged, the result can be disastrous. Usually, these incidents result from manufacturing defects or other problems in the design or construction of a particular part. If a malfunctioning part of an automobile is the cause of an accident, the person accountable for the incident could be liable for a reimbursement to victims for their injuries.

Many people think that all auto accidents happen due to human error. While 94 percent of accidents are caused by driver mistakes There are also other factors such as road conditions or defective parts that can cause an accident.

Defective auto parts include brakes, airbags, seatbelts and tires or any other part that may not perform as intended, leading to an accident. Sometimes, these problems result from aftermarket enhancements that weren't made with the same attention to detail as the original parts on the vehicle. Other times, the flaw could be in the initial design of a specific part.

motor vehicle accident lawsuit olathe are required by law to make vehicles that meet the minimum safety standards. If the vehicle, or any of its parts, was not constructed or designed according to meet these standards, the manufacturer could be held accountable for any damage resulting from an accident caused by a defective component.

Insurance Coverage

In many states, drivers are required to have insurance if their recklessness or misconduct can cause harm to others. Liability coverage includes bodily injuries and property damage liability.


Bodily injury liability is a way to pay for your medical expenses as well as the medical bills of others injured in a collision caused by your vehicle as long as you meet the limits of your insurance policy. Typically, there is a separate limit per person injured, and a single limit for the total amount of property damage. Certain insurance companies offer policies with higher limits on these types of damages.

Insurance for property damage will pay to repair or replace your car should it be damaged in any way other than by collision. This includes theft, fire windstorm, or the impact of a deer. It can also cover damage resulting from driving through potholes. This type of insurance is mandatory in New York, among other states.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) is required in a number of states, though some require it only when the at-fault driver does not have insurance or insufficient insurance. This coverage reimburses you or your passengers for your loss of property and medical expenses if the at-fault driver has no insurance, is not insured or in a hit-and-run crash.

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