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December 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can You Claim Compensation for a Bicycle Accident?
You may recover compensation if a bike accident with a car, truck, or other cyclist injures you. To do so, experienced bicycle accident lawyers who...
March 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How to Help Prevent a Parking Lot Accident
Parking lots are a prominent part of America’s landscape. That’s not only a land-use issue; it can also be a safety issue. Even a low-speed...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Role of a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Wrongful Death Cases
Losing a loved one is devastating – especially if the death is wrongfully caused by the negligence or recklessness of another. No court case or...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is the Burden of Proof for Wrongful Death?
Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation after a wrongful death on New York roads. The deceased person’s family, through a duly appointed personal...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York Governor Vetoes Revised Grieving Families Act
For the second time in two years, Governor Hochul has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, an important piece of legislation which aimed to allow the...
September 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is a Lien in a Personal Injury Case?
Someone who sustains a serious injury in a New York motor vehicle crash may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. Pain and suffering...
June 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Safe Bicycling on Roads Designed for Cars
Many bicycle riders lament a perceived lack of infrastructure to keep them safe, such as riding lanes separated from motor-vehicle traffic. In 2020, 938 bicyclists...
June 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Revised Grieving Families Act Goes Through Legislative Process
On June 2, 2022 the New York Legislature passed the Grieving Families Act, which aimed to “permit the families of wrongful death victims to recover...
May 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can a Herniated Disk Qualify as a “Serious Injury”?
The disks in your spine act like cushions between the vertebrae, allowing you to move freely without pain. These disks can be injured in a...