Car Accident
December 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
What Is the Definition of Distracted Driving?
We all know driving demands focus, yet inattention behind the wheel is disturbingly common and one of the leading factors in New York car crashes....
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Safety Seats and Child Restraint Systems in New York: Things to Consider
About 10 babies each week are treated at hospital emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor-vehicle crashes on New York roads, according to the New York...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
5 ways—and several very good reasons—to remember to buckle up
Wearing a seatbelt is the “single most effective thing” you can do to keep from being injured in a motor-vehicle crash, according to the National...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Can Someone Choose Where a Car is Repaired After an Accident?
By law, you can have your car repaired wherever you want if you file an insurance claim after an accident. Section 2610 of the...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
If the Other Driver Lost Consciousness at the Wheel, do you Still Have a Case?
Fatigue is real and it affects all of us. It is part of being human. We need rest. We need sleep. We need to recover...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
What If a Leaf Pile on the Street Causes a Car Crash?
It’s an ordinary rite of fall. Blowers buzz in the distance. Rake prongs scrape the earth as they pull crispy, expired leaves along the ground...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
“Speed Limiter” Bill Introduced in New York Senate
Most New York drivers are familiar with the Driver Point System which aims to identify and act against high-risk drivers. Different driving violations warrant varying...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Proposed Changes to DMV Regulations Could Keep Dangerous New York Drivers Off the Road
Dangerous driving can be deadly. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed over 3,500 lives in 2021. That...
October 2023 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
What is a High-Risk Driver?
The term “high-risk driver” can mean different things to different insurance companies, which have unique underwriting processes and internal protocol, but normally refers to drivers...