Car Accident
April 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Why New York’s “Assumed Duty” Protects Cyclists More Than Standard Car Drivers
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law imposes specific duties on drivers when approaching, passing, or interacting with cyclists that go beyond the general duty of...
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...
April 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways on Long Island for Car Accidents — And What to Do If You’re Hurt on One
The most dangerous roads and highways on Long Island are responsible for thousands of crashes, hundreds of serious injuries, and dozens of deaths every year....
April 2026 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Why You Should Never Accept the Insurance Company’s First Settlement Offer After a Long Island Car Accident
Accepting the insurance company’s first settlement offer after a Long Island car accident is a common and costly mistake for injured people. Insurance adjusters are...
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...