Car Accident
November 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Recognizing the Effects of Alcohol
Whether it makes you sleepy, energetic, giggly, relaxed or adventurous, we all have a way to identify how alcohol affects us. To avoid a car... October 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
What to do after a car accident
With a car accident injuring someone every 12 seconds, it is possible that you may be involved in one in your lifetime. Car accidents are... October 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Will Self-Driving Cars Make Roads Safer?
As outlined in a number of previous entries, the proponents of self-driving cars argue that their widespread use will drastically reduce the number of collisions... September 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Autonomous Car Liability
A law review article published in the Southern Methodist University Science and Technology Law Review makes the novel argument that “[l]aws governing canine ownership are... September 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Self Driving Cars vs. ‘Shabby’ Roadways
It is well-accepted that America’s roadway infrastructure is in need of reboot. How will self-driving cars respond to “shabby U.S. roadways,” as they were recently... July 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Uber & Lyft Insurance Coverage in Upstate NY
As companies such as Uber and Lyft set up shop in Upstate New York, many insurance coverage questions arise. New York State has passed legislation... June 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Using a Hand-Held GPS Device While Driving
Are You Allowed to Use a Hand-Held GPS Device While Driving? Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-d generally provides that no person shall operate a... May 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Liability Law and the Autonomous Vehicle
A paper from the Brookings Institute provides a discussion of how products liability law will impact autonomous vehicles. The paper was published in mid-2014, almost... May 2017 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Driverless Car Debate Continues
As a follow up to our entry exploring the aftermath of the first motor vehicle collision involving an autonomous car that Google—or any other self-driving...