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September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems?
Advanced driver-assistance system technology, or ADAS, is designed to correct for human error by controlling a vehicle’s steering, acceleration, and deceleration. It can help save...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
DUI Vs Pedestrian Accident
On average, 312 New York pedestrians died annually between 2012 and 2014 because they were struck by a motor vehicle, according to state government statistics....
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: No-Fault Insurance
No-Fault Insurance: New York State is a no-fault insurance state. This generally means that after a New York motor vehicle accident, the applicable “no-fault” insurer...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Bodily Injury Claim
Bodily Injury Claim: In some cases, a person may file a bodily injury claim after they have been seriously hurt in a New York motor...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How State and Federal Laws Regulate the Trucking Industry
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nearly two million Americans drive heavy trucks and tractor trailers on United States roads every year, affecting many...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Facts About Seatbelt Use on New York Roads
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor-vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for people younger than 55 in the United...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Dangers to Cyclists
Helmets are the most effective motorcycle-safety measure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For motorcycle riders helmets are 37% effective in preventing...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Hyundai Recalls Certain 2022 Tucson Vehicles
announced on December 2, 2021 that it is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles because the software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit may be...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What if a Car Accident Was Caused by Brake Malfunction?
After a car crash that causes injury, it is normal to try to determine who, or what, caused the crash. In many cases, this determination...