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September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Supplemental uninsured/underinsured motorist (SUM) coverage may be helpful in situations where someone’s injuries are more serious than the amount of available...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Traffic Control Devices
Traffic Control Devices: Traffic signs, traffic lights, pavement markings, and other similar devices help maintain order on roadways by guiding the flow of motor vehicle,...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Limited-Use Motorcycle
Limited-Use Motorcycle The New York Vehicle and Traffic Law defines a “limited-use motorcycle” as a “limited-use vehicle having only two or three wheels, with a...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Texting and Driving Can Be Fatal
Would you drive the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed on a public highway? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Venue
Venue: The term “venue” generally describes the place where a civil trial is conducted. New York law provides that, except where otherwise stated by law,...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York Legistlation Allows Lower Speed Limits and Higher Hit and Run Penalties
According to a recent press release, New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law two pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing New York roadway...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Illegal Dirt bikes in Rochester, New York
Dirt bikes, “all-terrain vehicles” (ATVs), and other such vehicles are a staple of some off-road sports, but New York generally prohibits their use on public...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is EVSE Infrastructure?
Today, the increase of electric vehicle ownership and usage requires a large network of electric vehicle charging stations. That is why electric vehicle supply equipment...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Worker’s Compensation
Workers’ Compensation: If a New York employee is injured by a third party in a car accident while in the scope of employment, that employee...