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November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Fatal Drunk Driving Accidents in Buffalo: A Guide for Families on Their Legal Options
If your family is grieving the loss of a loved one from a fatal drunk driving accident in Buffalo, you have at least two primary...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
New Electric Bike Laws in New York State
New York State has enacted comprehensive electric bike laws effective July 11, 2025, that fundamentally changes how e-bike and e-scooter accidents are investigated and reported,...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Common Carrier Duty of Care: Why Bus Drivers on Long Island Are Held to a Standard of Care
Bus drivers on Long Island, and their employers, are legally classified as “common carriers.” A common carrier is a company that transports passengers for a...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Long Island School Bus Accidents: Protecting Your Child’s Rights
When your child is hurt in a school bus accident, your immediate focus is their well-being. Once the initial shock subsides, questions about your child’s...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Accidents on Suffolk County Transit (SCT): Your Rights as a Passenger
If you were injured while riding a Suffolk County Transit (SCT) bus, your rights as a passenger are protected by specific laws, and speaking with...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Injured on a NICE Bus? The 90-Day Deadline to File a Claim
If you were injured on a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus, you have only 90 days from the date of the incident to file a...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Navigating No-Fault After a Long Island Bus Crash (NICE vs. SCT)
After a NICE or SCT bus crash, New York’s No-Fault law determines who pays your initial medical bills and lost wages. In most cases, you...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
A Guide to No-Fault Claims in Nassau County
In New York, after most car accidents, your own auto insurance policy is your first source of payment for medical bills and lost wages, regardless...
November 2025 |
By William Mattar Accident Lawyers
Does New York’s “Serious Injury” Threshold Apply to Your Long Island Car Wreck?
In some cases, yes, New York’s “serious injury” threshold could apply to car wrecks across Long Island, from the Hamptons to Hempstead. This law acts...