Car Accident
June 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Extra caution when backing up may reduce the amount of NYC car accidents
The NYC Police Department reports over 1000 accidents occurred in the city due to unsafe backing of vehicles. While some backing accidents result in minor...
June 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Is distracted walking in Long Island as dangerous as Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is a commonly heard phrase that can describe someone who uses their cellphone or other digital device while operating a motor vehicle. There...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Can I Do If I Was Rear Ended in Buffalo?
Rear-end collisions in can involve one vehicle striking the back of another vehicle and causing damage to the vehicle. Depending on the force by which...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Important things to do after a Long Island car accident
Knowing what to do after an accident not only ensures Long Island drivers are adhering to legal obligations, but can also facilitate compensation for injuries...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
No school means more kids at play: how to avoid a car accident as Long Island schools let out for the summer
Residential streets in Long Island will soon be active with children playing and riding bikes with their friends. Drivers should realize and understand that kids...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What can I do if I was a passenger in an Albany car accident?
Passengers involved in Albany car accidents have the same rights as driver when it comes to litigation for injuries. Also, unless passengers contributed to the...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Good driving habits in Syracuse starts with teens
Syracuse parents typically think that once they teach their teens how to drive, they no longer have any influence on the teen’s driving habits. Good...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is liability in a Long Island car accident?
Long Island drivers causing a traffic accident may be considered “liable” for damages caused by other drivers. To be held liable, the driver must have...
May 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Some Rochester drivers exhibit these poor driving habits
Some Rochester drivers unfortunately practice the same poor driving habits seen across the U.S. According to a 2014 report regarding accidents in Rochester, 12 people...