QUESTION
Is an auto accident automatically my fault if my state safety inspection failed?
Asked on Jun 12th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Maryland
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I live in Virginia, and my vehicle will not pass the safety inspections. The repairs I need are VERY costly, and I cannot afford them as a college student. If I were to get in an accident, would the accident automatically be my fault because my vehicle failed inspection? I searched the Virginia code, and found nothing on the topic.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Richmond, VA
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Blank & Marcus, LLC
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Only if the required repair(s) was the cause of the accident.
Answered on Jun 14th, 2013 at 1:24 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alexandria, VA
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Michael J. Sgarlat
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Your inspection sticker has nothing to do with the cause of the accident, however, issues such as faulty brakes or steering ARE a factor and will shift the burden to you or anyone operating your vehicle. In fact the negligence may rise to the level of wilful disregard for others using the highway particularly if you knowingly disregard faulty equipment and continue to operate the vehicle. Get the car repaired and inspected or stay off the road!
Answered on Jun 21st, 2012 at 11:04 AM
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An accident is your fault if you cause it... if the cause is due to a vehicle malfunction that you knew about, or should have known about, it is your fault.
Answered on Jun 20th, 2012 at 6:08 PM