The 10 Most Scariest Things About Motor Vehicle Attorneys

What Is a Motor Vehicle Case?

A motor vehicle case refers to any personal injury lawsuit involving a motor vehicle accident. While the majority of cases are guided by the standard common-law notions of negligence but there are a range of specific issues that are unique to this particular practice area.

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

Eyewitness Testimony

Eyewitness testimony can be an excellent addition to other evidence in a motor vehicle crash. This type of testimony typically helps identify the person who committed the crime or provide specifics about how the crash occurred. However there is  motor vehicle accident attorney marietta  of research indicating that eyewitness identifications can be highly inaccurate.

For instance, witnesses tend to make errors in recollecting the hue of an object or its shape. Perceptual distortions, for example, faded memories can make a person forget the exact incident.

Witness memory can also be affected if a witness is given crucial questions or details. For instance, researchers in one study found that asking participants to estimate how fast a car was traveling affected their responses. Other factors that affect the credibility of eyewitness testimony include age, attention ability, stress level health conditions, prejudice, previous experience, cognitive status, the degree of certainty or confidence, suggestive questioning, biased lineups and racial or personal bias.

Although many experts insist that eyewitness testimony can be relied upon there is a need to sensitize jurors and law enforcement agencies about the possibility of errors in this kind of evidence. In some cases, eyewitness testimony that was inaccurate can lead to wrongful convictions or even murder. For instance, in 2018 the Innocence Project was able to establish that the fingerprints on a cup used by an eyewitness to identify the suspect in a burglary not the Royal Clark's.

Vehicle Inspection

As a rule vehicle inspections are required every year. Certain vehicles may need to be checked more often in certain circumstances, like those that are sold at private sales or have an inspection sticker that has expired. It is also a requirement in certain circumstances, like when a resident of New York moves and needs to change their address, that their vehicle is inspected before the new stickers can be issued.

A forensic examiner will first verify a few specifics including the make and model of the vehicle as well as the date of registration and odometer reading, and so on. They then look over the vehicle itself, starting with the obvious areas like the mirrors the windshields, the lights, and the horn. There are many checklists to ensure that a thorough inspection is completed, which includes looking for things like suspension components or rust.

Drivers must be alert and be aware of pedestrians, motorists, and other potential dangers. In the event of a crash, it could be regarded as negligent. A driver must also maintain control at all at all times. A vehicle that is defective can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in serious injuries. A vehicle's manufacturer may also be held accountable for the accident when it was caused by an auto defect or a component part.

Defective Parts or Components

To make a vehicle work correctly, thousands and thousands of tiny mechanical components and electrical components have to work together. If one of these parts fails, the results can be catastrophic. These accidents are often caused by manufacturing defects or other problems with the design or construction specific part. If a component that is defective in an automobile is the cause of an accident, then the person responsible for the accident could be responsible for compensating victims for their injuries.

Many people think that all auto accidents happen due to human error. While the majority of car accidents are caused by driver errors but there are other causes which can cause a crash like road conditions and deficient auto parts.

Defective auto parts include brakes and airbags, seatbelts, tires or any other device that could fail to perform as intended, leading to an accident. Sometimes, these problems are the result of aftermarket upgrades that were not designed with the same level of care as the initial parts on the vehicle. Other times, the defect is in the initial design of a specific component.

Manufacturers are required to produce cars that meet the minimum safety standards. If a vehicle, or even one of its components, were not designed or built to these specifications the manufacturer is liable for any damages that result from an accident caused by a defect in the part.

Insurance Coverage

Most states follow an insurance system called tort liability that obliges drivers to carry insurance in the event their actions or negligence causes injury to another. Liability coverage includes bodily injury liability as well as property damage liability.

The bodily injury liability covers your medical costs and those of others who are injured by your car in an accident as long as you meet the limit of your policy. Typically there is an additional limit for each person injured, and a single limit for the total amount of property damage. Some insurers offer policies with higher limits for these types of damages.

Property damage insurance pays to repair or replace your vehicle if it is damaged by an event other than collision with another vehicle or object, such as theft, fire, windstorm and the impact of deer. This coverage may also be used to cover damage caused by driving through potholes. This type of insurance is required in New York, among other states.

In many states in many states, uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM) is a requirement. However, certain states only require it when the driver at fault does not have insurance. This coverage covers your medical and property damage if the at-fault motorist does not have insurance or is not insured.