Car Accident
April 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Repeat Drunk Drivers Cause Of Concern In New York
Statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) show that the average drunk driver has driven under the influence approximately 80 times before his or her...
April 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Study Finds Week Of Tax Day More Dangerous For Drivers
A new study conducted by doctors at the University of Toronto and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the number...
April 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
NHTSA Announces April as Alcohol Awareness Month
Government statistics show that more than a quarter million people are arrested each year for drunk driving. Of those individuals, approximately one-third have been convicted...
March 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Leandra’s Law Increases Penalties Against Drunk Drivers In New York
A new law in New York will make DUI penalties tougher if a child is in the car at the time of the offense.
March 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New Study Finds High Rates Of Distracted Driving in Teens
Inexperienced teen drivers are at a high risk of causing an accident, but a new study is offering more details into what else may be...
March 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York State Police Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers
The NYSP is using every means at its disposal to stop drivers from texting and talking on cellphones while behind the wheel.
March 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Lawsuit Filed Against Ford Motor Co. For Faulty Fuel Tanks
A lawsuit was filed against the Ford Motor Co. Wednesday, claiming that the company sold vehicles over a 10-year period with defective fuel tank linings.
March 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
$2.4 Million Settlement Reached In Wrongful Death Of NY Pedestrian
A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a Derby, New York, man who was killed in October 2010...
January 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Move Over Law saves lives
January 2, 2012 New York State’s Move Over Law is being expanded to include more vehicles, according to Hudson Valley Your News Now. In an...