Truck Accident
January 2015 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Safety Regulations Protect Drivers From Truck Accidents
There are very specific truck driving rules and regulations designed to ensure commercial vehicles operate and travel in a safe manner. When these laws are...
January 2015 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Safety Rails Could Prevent New York Truck Accident Injuries
Commercial trucks are some of the largest and heaviest vehicles on the road. Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, they can require...
December 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York May Tighten Regulations to Eradicate “Chameleon Carriers”
Commercial carriers in our state are required to adhere to strict New York truck driving rules and regulations to ensure the safety of their operations....
October 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Failure to Comply With New York Truck Driving Regulations Puts Motorists at Risk
The trucking industry is heavily regulated to help prevent crashes and uphold the integrity of highway safety. But many trucking companies choose to operate outside...
September 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Ruling Prevents Use of New York Law to Avoid Truck Accident Liability
Commercial truck drivers are responsible for abiding by strict truck driving rules and regulations. One rule, known as the Graves Amendment, covers liability in the...
May 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Hazardous Materials and New York Truck Accidents
Accidents involving commercial tractor-trailers can be extremely dangerous when the trucks involved are hauling hazardous materials. Despite the potential harm, there are few regulations in...
April 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Trucking Laws That Help Prevent New York Truck Accidents
While New York motorists must follow state traffic laws while driving, the trucking industry has a specific set of regulations they must abide by. This...
March 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
3 Actions Being Taken to Prevent Trucking Accidents
March 14, 2014 There are thousands of Truck Accidents each year. While there are numerous causes to these accidents, many of the contributing factors are...
February 2014 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Changes in Hours-of-Operation Rules Improve Trucking Safety
February 10, 2014 For years, drivers and companies operating commercial tractor-trailers have been required to abide by a set of rules focused on ensuring safety...