Car Accident

Agreement Reached in GM Ignition Recall Trial

Federal regulations require auto manufacturers to inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other government agencies of defects that could put consumers at...

Is Safety Technology Putting Drivers at Risk of Car Accidents?

Advancements in technology have driven improvements in automotive safety over the past several decades. However, the New York car accident lawyers at William Mattar Law...

Four Ways to Steer Clear of New York Car Accidents

With Labor Day falling on Sept. 7, the coming days mark a long weekend for many New Yorkers. For some, that means hitting the road...

“Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over” Campaign Launches in New York

Drunk driving continues to be one of the greatest safety threats to motorists on New York’s roads. In fact, crashes caused by driving under the...

What’s Being Done to Prevent DUIs in New York?

Drunk driving continues to be one of the leading causes of accidents on New York roads. Reports from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles...

NHTSA Admits Partial Blame for GM Ignition Recall Accidents

For the past several months, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been placing the blame on General Motors (GM) for a string of...

Cell Phone Distractions Can Affect Pilots, As Well As Drivers

With distracted driving still a major concern in New York State, especially with the rise of social media, another concern has arisen. Technology distractions with...

Social Media Is a Leading Cause of Distracted Driving

Despite major efforts from law enforcement and legislators, distracted driving remains a serious problem across the United States and especially in New York. But could...

The Car Safety Invention That Could Save an Infant’s Life

Five students from Rice University in Houston, Texas used a school project to work on something they are hoping could save lives. They invented “Infant...