Car Accident
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Some Things to Consider When the At-Fault Driver Passes Away
Filing a lawsuit after a car accident injury can stir an odd mix of feelings, especially if the driver at fault died in the crash....
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
I Accepted a Settlement From My Car Insurance Company. Can I Still Get More Money?
Car insurance companies often hope to pay the lowest possible amount when resolving personal injury claims for pain and suffering. After all, insurance companies are...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems?
Advanced driver-assistance system technology, or ADAS, is designed to correct for human error by controlling a vehicle’s steering, acceleration, and deceleration. It can help save...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Facts About Seatbelt Use on New York Roads
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor-vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for people younger than 55 in the United...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What if a Car Accident Was Caused by Brake Malfunction?
After a car crash that causes injury, it is normal to try to determine who, or what, caused the crash. In many cases, this determination...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Determining Liability After A Multi-Vehicle Accident
According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 2016 and 2020 nearly 1,5000 fatal car crashes happened on New York...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Importance of Proper Child Safety Restraints
Seatbelt use can save lives. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts saved nearly 15,000 lives in 2017, and over 2,500...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are Some Important Safety Features in a Car?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driver-assistance technology can save thousands of lives every year. The government agency says that in 2020,...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Texting and Driving Can Be Fatal
Would you drive the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed on a public highway? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...