Car Accident
November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Accidents on Suffolk County Transit (SCT): Your Rights as a Passenger
If you were injured while riding a Suffolk County Transit (SCT) bus, your rights as a passenger are protected by specific laws, and speaking with...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
A Guide to No-Fault Claims in Nassau County
In New York, after most car accidents, your own auto insurance policy is your first source of payment for medical bills and lost wages, regardless...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Does New York’s “Serious Injury” Threshold Apply to Your Long Island Car Wreck?
In some cases, yes, New York’s “serious injury” threshold could apply to car wrecks across Long Island, from the Hamptons to Hempstead. This law acts...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Rear-Ended on The Long Island Expressway: Who Is At Fault in an L.I.E. Pile-Up?
In a multi-car pile-up on the Long Island Expressway, determining fault begins with the driver who caused the first impact. However, the analysis rarely ends...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Amazon, UPS, and FreshDirect: Last-Mile Delivery Truck Accidents in NYC
When a delivery truck strikes your vehicle or injures you as a pedestrian in New York City, determining who is legally responsible isn’t as simple...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Proving Liability in a Multi-Truck Pileup
An accident on the Cross Bronx Expressway can present complex challenges that few other highways can match. The constant gridlock, heavy commercial truck traffic, and...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Sideswiped on the FDR Drive: Lane Change Accidents and Determining Liability
Navigating the claims process after a sideswipe or unsafe lane change accident in NYC presents a unique challenge, one where a misstep can affect your...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Rear-Ended on the BQE: Proving Fault and Navigating Your Brooklyn Accident Claim
Many people assume the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is always at fault. While often true, on the chaotic Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE), insurance companies can...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Who Pays Medical Bills After a Car Accident in NYC?
In New York City, the no-fault insurance policy provides the initial coverage for medical expenses after a crash, regardless of who caused it. Understanding how...