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October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Thoracic
Thoracic: From the base of the skull to the tailbone runs a long and flexible column of bones known as “vertebrae” that, among other things,...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can A Child Sit In The Passenger Seat Of A Car?
Important Child Passenger Safety Considerations Car seats save more than 300 children each year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, but such restraint...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Damages
Damages: “Damages” are a type of compensation that may be awarded to a seriously injured person after a motor vehicle accident. The most common form of...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Cause of Action
Cause of Action: In the context of personal injury law, a “cause of action” refers to a legal theory by which an injured person may...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is a Safety Recall on a Car?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered over 1,000 safety recalls affecting 35 million vehicles and other equipment in 2021. Every vehicle recall is serious...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Actions to Potentially Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 6,516 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide in pedestrian accidents in 2020....
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Highway
Highway: According to the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, the term “highway” refers to the “[t]he entire width between the boundary lines of every...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are Some Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
More than 145 million adults include walking as part of their active lifestyle, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, more than...
October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Which Cars Have Self-Driving Features?
Self-driving car technology is evolving. Most vehicles on the road are only partially autonomous; they have driving-assistance features that help with braking, steering, and other...