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A motor vehicle lawsuit is any personal injury lawsuit that involves a Woodland Motor Vehicle Accident Law Firm [Vimeo.Com] vehicle accident. While the majority of cases are governed by common law concepts however, there are a few issues that are unique to this particular area.

According to New York law, owners of vehicles are accountable for accidents that occur while their vehicles are operating with their consent, whether express or implied. Our legal team deals with these cases on an emergency basis.

Eyewitness Testimony

Eyewitness testimony can be an invaluable addition to other evidence in a motor vehicle crash. This type of testimony can be used to identify the perpetrators of crimes and provide information on how the incident occurred. There is a vast body of evidence that shows eyewitness testimony is often not reliable.

Witnesses are prone, for example, to make mistakes when trying to recall an object's color or shape. Furthermore, perceptual distortions -- like fading memories can also alter a person's recall of a specific event.

Additionally, the memory of witnesses can be distorted by leading questions or other information given to a witness. For example, researchers in one experiment found that telling participants to estimate how fast a car was traveling affected their responses. Other factors that influence the credibility of eyewitness testimony include age, attention, ability, stress level, health conditions, prejudices, previous experience, cognitive state, confidence or degree of certainty, suggestive questioning, biased lineups and racial or personal bias.

Even though many experts will claim that eyewitness testimony is able to be relied upon but there is a need to sensitize law enforcement agencies and jurors regarding the possibility of errors in this type of evidence. In some instances, eyewitness testimony that was inaccurate can lead to wrongful convictions, or even murder. In 2018, the Innocence Project proved that the fingerprints found on a coffee cup, which a witness used to identify a suspect in a burglary, were not Royal Clark's.

Vehicle Inspection

In general inspections for vehicles should be conducted annually. Certain types of vehicles, like those that are privately owned or with expired inspection stickers, may require regular inspections. It is also a requirement in certain circumstances, like when a resident of New York moves and needs to change their address, that the vehicle be inspected prior to the new stickers are issued.

A forensic examiner will first verify certain details like the model and make of the vehicle and its registration date and odometer read, and so on. The inspectors then start to look at the vehicle, starting with the most obvious parts like mirrors, lights, windshields, and horn. There are various checklists that ensure a thorough inspection has been conducted, which includes inspecting things such as rust and suspension components.

Drivers are expected to remain alert on the road and to look out for other drivers, pedestrians and any potential hazards. Inattention to this can be considered to be negligence. It is also the driver's responsibility to keep control of their vehicle at all time. A vehicle with a defect could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, that can result in severe injuries. The manufacturer of a vehicle may be held liable for the accident in the event that it was caused by an automobile defect or component part.

Defective Parts or Components

To ensure that a vehicle functions properly, thousands and thousands of tiny mechanical components and electrical components must work together. When one of these parts fails, the consequences can be disastrous. Usually, these incidents are the result of manufacturing defects or other problems in the design or construction of a particular component. If a malfunctioning part of a vehicle is the reason of an accident, the person responsible for the accident could be liable for a reimbursement to victims for injuries.

Many people think that all auto accidents happen because of human error. While 94 percent of crashes are due to driver errors however, there are other factors like road conditions and defective parts that can cause an accident.

Defective automobile parts include brakes seatbelts and tires, airbags, or any other component that may not function as intended and lead to an accident. Sometimes, these flaws are the result of aftermarket improvements that weren't made with the same care as the initial parts on vehicles. Sometimes, the flaw is in the original design of the part.

The manufacturers are required to create cars that meet the minimum safety standards. If a vehicle, or any parts of it, was not built or designed to these specifications the manufacturer is liable for any damage resulting from an accident caused by a defective part.

Insurance Coverage

In the majority of states, drivers are required to carry insurance if their recklessness or conduct causes harm to others. Liability insurance covers bodily injury as well as property damage liabilities.

Bodily injury liability pays for your medical expenses as well as the medical costs of others injured in a collision caused by your vehicle as long as you meet the limits of your policy. There is typically a limit for each injured person, and a limit for property damage in all forms. Certain insurers offer policies that have higher limits on the kind of damages.

Insurance for property damage will repair or replace your vehicle when it is damaged by an event other than collision with a vehicle or object, like windstorm, fire, theft and the impact of deer. This coverage may also cover damage that is caused by driving through potholes. This kind of insurance is required in New York, among other states.

In many states there are many states where uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM), is mandatory. However, some states only require it if the driver at fault does not have insurance. This insurance covers medical and property damage in the event that the driver at fault has no insurance or is uninsured.