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October 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Comparative Negligence
Comparative Negligence If you are seriously injured in a New York State motor vehicle accident, you may be able to file a claim against the other driver to...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is an Insurance Adjuster?
Generally speaking, an insurance adjuster investigates, evaluates and attempts to settle certain insurance claims that may be brought by an insured, or third parties to...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Compensation
Compensation: The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can be frustrating. Lost wages and medical expenses can add up fast. Likewise, the sheer pain and...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Some Things to Consider When the At-Fault Driver Passes Away
Filing a lawsuit after a car accident injury can stir an odd mix of feelings, especially if the driver at fault died in the crash....
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Fracture
Fracture: Under New York law, a “serious injury” is defined to include “a fracture,” among other “serious injury” categories. Thus, if an individual can show...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Tesla Recalls More than 1 Million Vehicles Over a Fault with Its Automatic Windows
Tesla is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the United States because of a problem with their automatic windows, according to the National Highway...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Some Things to Consider if You’re Injured on a Motorcycle
Motorcycle drivers sometimes talk about the freedom they feel when riding on the open road. Unfortunately, when other motorists fail to follow the rules of...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Pedestrian
Pedestrian: The New York Vehicle and Traffic Law defines a pedestrian as “[a]ny person afoot or in a wheelchair.” The term is used in many...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
I Accepted a Settlement From My Car Insurance Company. Can I Still Get More Money?
Car insurance companies often hope to pay the lowest possible amount when resolving personal injury claims for pain and suffering. After all, insurance companies are...