Car Accident
March 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How To Get an Accident Police Report
Section 1 of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles police instruction manual on submitting a crash report is 41 pages long. The whole manual,...
February 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
7 Warning Signs of an Aggressive Driver
What is aggressive driving? The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety defines aggressive driving as “any unsafe driving behavior, performed deliberately and with ill intention or...
February 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Drowsy Driving Dangers & Statistics
Some people may think they can drive drowsy because they can stay awake even when sleep deprived. But those who haven’t slept enough are still...
February 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Dangerous Is Speeding?
Speed is a factor in one in three U.S. traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the Centers for Disease...
February 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Passenger in a Car Accident
Can passengers hurt in motor vehicle accidents be compensated for medical expenses, lost wages, and bodily injuries—including pain and suffering—incurred as a result? The answer...
February 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are The Most Common Car Accident Injuries?
Someone injured in a motor vehicle crash may experience shock, chaos, and confusion. Ordinary daily life has paused. Tasks such as going to work and...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Driving’s More Dangerous Hazards
The dangers of texting while driving is well-documented. Sending or reading a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for five seconds, according to...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can You Sue Someone for Killing a Family Member in a Car Accident?
Many consider the daily commute to and from work to be relatively mundane activities. Some may listen to their favorite radio program, others talk with...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Types of Compensation Am I Entitled to After a New York Car Crash?
The car sits purposeless in the driveway, fender bashed. The pain in your head is splitting. You can’t work. Who will pay your wages? And...