Truck Accident
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Importance of Communication After a New York Car Crash
Communication is key after a New York motor vehicle crash. An experienced attorney may know how to navigate the court system and advocate on the...
October 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Truck Accident Statistics
Big trucks populate our roadways. They transport a wide range of materials and consumer goods and are essential to our economy. A wide range of...
May 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Every year, thousands of lives are shattered when massive commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles on our nation’s highways. These catastrophic accidents often result in...
April 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
When Do Hours of Service Regulations Apply in Commercial Trucking?
The U.S. Department of Transportation imposes rules on commercial trucking, including hours-of-service regulations governing when drivers must take breaks. These rules, meant to ensure drivers...
April 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Pedestrian Dangers of Large Vehicles Such as Pickups and SUVs
The most worrisome blind spot on many of today’s vehicles might be the one right in front. The tall, muscular hoods of America’s growing army...
December 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Long Might It Take for a Semi-Truck Accident Case to Settle?
New York motorists can sustain serious injuries when their vehicles are impacted by semi-trucks. When somebody is injured by a semi-truck, they may assert a...
November 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving in New York
Statistics show distracted driving accounts for one in every six deadly vehicle accidents. Drivers who text are 23 times more likely to cause an accident,...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How State and Federal Laws Regulate the Trucking Industry
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nearly two million Americans drive heavy trucks and tractor trailers on United States roads every year, affecting many...
March 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Does Whiplash Mean?
The little black-and-white shrike, a bird with a Zorro-like mask across its face, is a fascinating bird of prey, according to audubon.org. Grabbing a beetle,...