Glossary
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Worker’s Compensation
Workers’ Compensation: If a New York employee is injured by a third party in a car accident while in the scope of employment, that employee...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Assumption of Risk
Assumption of Risk: Under New York law, “the culpable conduct attributable to the [plaintiff] . . . including contributory negligence or assumption of risk, shall...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Named Insured
Named Insured: A named insured is a person or entity specifically mentioned in an insurance policy.The named insured, or insureds, can normally be identified on...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Out-of-Court Settlement
Out-of-Court Settlement: An out-of-court settlement can include settlements that are made before the injured person has to file a lawsuit. These sorts of settlements are...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Liability- Impact on Car Accident Claim
Liability: Impact on Car Accident Claim An important aspect of any personal injury lawsuit is proving that another person’s negligence caused or contributed to your...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Personal Injury
Personal Injury: A personal injury can include physical and emotional damages that a person sustains after a particular event. Those injured in motor vehicle accidents...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Jury
Jury: A jury is a group of people given power by the law to make findings of fact. During trial, the jury may be instructed...
June 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Statute of Limitations
Statute of Limitations: If you are injured in an accident, you may have many concerns. You may be worried about your health, dealing with the...
June 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Third-Party Claim
Third-Party Claim: A third-party claim normally involves a situation where a person who does not qualify as an “insured” makes a claim under a policy...