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August 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Motorcycle Safety: As a Rider, What Can I Do to Prevent Injuries?
Aug.3, 2012 Data shows that New York has had a higher than average number of motorcycle accidents this year. Worse yet, reports from the Governor’s...
July 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Distracted Driving a Factor in Fatal Buffalo Bicycle Accident
July 18, 2012 When we hear the term “distracted driving”, our first thoughts turn to cellphones. What many drivers don’t realize is that simple things,...
July 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Number of Distracted Driving Tickets Issued On the Rise
July 16, 2012 New York State now has some of the toughest distracted driving laws in the United States. Last year, Governor Cuomo signed a...
July 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Wearing a Helmet on a Motorcycle Saves Lives
July 13, 2012 One of the most detailed studies ever conducted on Motorcycle Accident Safety, The Hurt Report, found that motorcyclists who were wearing helmets...
July 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
NYC Comptroller Says Bicycle Safety Should Be of Greater Concern
July 11, 2012 New York City is preparing to launch a new bike share program that will put thousands of bicycles onto its streets. Accordingly,...
June 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York Experiencing a Growing Number of Drugged Drivers
According to a recent press release from New York law enforcement agencies, a growing number of motorists are being arrested on drugged driving charges. Experts...
June 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York State Senate Approves Alix’s Law
Following the acquittal of a high-profile New York doctor being acquitted on charges of fleeing the scene of a Buffalo car accident that killed a...
June 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Road Safety A Top Priority This Summer in New York
With the summer construction season at hand, the New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) and state residents are working together to improve highway safety.
June 2012 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Doctor Acquitted Of Felony Charges In Connection To Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
In a case that has captivated Buffalo, New York, residents over the past several months, a jury on Wednesday acquitted the prominent doctor who was...