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July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Driver Safety Tips for Teenagers
Receiving a driver’s license is an exciting milestone. Driving is a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibility. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents kill thousands...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can a “Soft Tissue” Injury Qualify as a “Serious Injury”?
In New York State, motorists and pedestrians injured in a a car accident can receive compensation for pain and suffering if they sustained a “serious...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Named Insured
Named Insured: A named insured is a person or entity specifically mentioned in an insurance policy.The named insured, or insureds, can normally be identified on...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Happens if I’m Hurt But Stop Treating Without a Reasonable Explanation?
In New York, if someone stops treating an injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident without a reasonable explanation, an insurance company may try to...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York to Require New Drivers to Take a Bike and Pedestrian Safety Course
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law new legislation aimed at expanding bicyclist and pedestrian safety in New York State. The new law...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Ford Recall of 2.9 Million Cars and Trucks
Ford has recalled 2.9 million cars and trucks with faulty transmissions that may cause them to fail to shift into park and roll, endangering people...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
NYS Department of Transportation Hosting Public Meeting on Electric Vehicle infrastructure Plan
A federal program to substantially increase the number of public charging stations for electric cars is the subject of a virtual public hearing scheduled for...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Glossary: Out-of-Court Settlement
Out-of-Court Settlement: An out-of-court settlement can include settlements that are made before the injured person has to file a lawsuit. These sorts of settlements are...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Distracted Driving Statistics
Distracted driving is not a good idea, but unfortunately iit happens every day on New York roadways According to CDC, an average of nine people...