Car Accident
April 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Charter Bus Company Liability When Driver Fatigue Causes Cross-State Accidents
Charter bus accidents caused by driver fatigue don’t just implicate the driver who fell asleep at the wheel. They create liability for the bus company... April 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Suing NYC Transit Isn’t Like Suing a Driver: The 90-Day Notice of Claim Rule
Suing NYC Transit isn’t like suing a private driver, and the difference can cost you your case if you’re not prepared. When your accident involves... April 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Who is At Fault in a New York Self-Driving Car Accident? The Driver, the Car, or the Company?
A car equipped with driver-assistance technology rear-ends a delivery truck on the Long Island Expressway. The driver claims the system failed to brake. Vehicle data... March 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
How Proving Distraction Helps You Meet New York’s Serious Injury Threshold
While New York’s No-Fault system restricts your ability to sue after a car accident, demonstrating that the other driver’s inattention led to a high-force impact... March 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
The Smoking Gun: How We Subpoena Cell Phone Records to Prove Distracted Driving
To prove distracted driving, it may be possible to obtain cell phone records. However, this is almost always achieved through the formal legal process of... January 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
A Guide to Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in Buffalo
To file a car accident lawsuit in Buffalo, you must first step outside of New York’s “No-Fault” insurance system. This is only possible if you... December 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
You Were Partially at Fault: A Guide to New York’s Pure Comparative Negligence Law
In New York, being partially at fault for an accident does not prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries, and a New York car... December 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
The Three-Year Clock: A Guide to New York’s Car Accident Statute of Limitations
After a car accident, you might think you have plenty of time. But the clock is ticking, and in New York, it ticks faster and... November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
What Is the “Serious Injury” Threshold in New York and How Does It Affect Your Car Accident Claim?
In New York, the “serious injury” threshold is a legal requirement you must meet before you may sue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering...