Car Accident
April 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Do Electric Cars Cause More Damage in Accidents?
Electric cars may cause more damage in collisions than conventional cars, according to the German-language reports of a study by the insurance company AXA Switzerland,...
April 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
I Was Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis From a Car Accident. Do I Have a Case?
Spinal stenosis is a common, oft-misunderstood condition that can develop after a New York car accident. The space inside the backbone becomes too small, squeezing...
April 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Dangerous Holidays for Drunk-Driving Accidents
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motor-vehicle travel can be a dangerous on major holidays. The year-end holiday season, when many people travel by...
April 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Enhanced Risks of Driving at Night
If you’re out with the bats and owls, driving after dark, just remember: Those nocturnal critters, with their big ears and eyes and echolocation, are...
March 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Car “Crash” or “Accident”?
Some people differ on whether a car collision should be called a “crash” or “accident.” Believe it or not, there is a difference between the...
March 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Determining the Best Time to Settle a Car Accident Case
Someone injured in a New York car accident will often seek to obtain maximum compensation in the least amount of time. Every case is unique,...
March 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can I Make a Car Accident Claim in New York If I Did Not Miss Time From Work?
One second you are driving down a country road, minding your own business. Another car fails to stop at a stop sign. You’re injured. Now...
March 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
If I Have a Pre-Existing Condition Can I Make a Claim for Pain and Suffering After a New York Car Accident?
It’s a familiar argument voiced by insurance adjusters every day across New York State. “The MRI shows degenerative disc disease.” “There are two prior losses.”...
December 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Railroad Safety Concerns
People die or are seriously injured at railroad crossings daily. Railroad crossing safety concerns are imperative. In 2021 there were over 1,600 collisions between cars...