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August 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Five Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents involving a motor vehicle can be devastating, and the injuries sustained in these accidents can be life-altering. Bicycles offer very little protection in...
August 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can a Car Accident Cause Sciatica Pain?
Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries. One of the many car accident injuries a person can suffer from is sciatica. Sciatica is a...
August 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Governor Cuomo Signs New Law Requiring All Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt in New York
Beginning Nov. 1, all New York State passengers will have to buckle up. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation requiring all backseat passengers in...
July 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is a Semi-Truck Jackknife Accident?
A Semi-Truck Jackknife Accident is when the trailer pushes the cab to one side. You may have passed a jackknifed semi at some point. These...
July 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
William Mattar Law Offices Launches the 2020 Pencils 4 Schools Program
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our annual William Mattar Pencils 4 Schools program! This year’s program has a new...
July 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Who is Liable After a Student Driver Crashes a Car?
If you are learning to drive, or have a teenager who is learning to drive, you may be enrolled in a driver’s education school. Driving...
July 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Long Will I be Sore After a Car Accident?
A car accident can lead to a variety of physical injuries, from broken bones to bumps and bruises. If you have recently been in a...
July 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Do Truck Drivers Get Fired for Accidents?
Truck accidents account for a large number of deaths on American highways every year. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 4,000 people...
July 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Some Things to Consider After a Bike Accident
As U.S. Cities become more bicycle-friendly by adding bike lanes and widening roadways, more bicycle riders are now riding in the streets. As bicyclists ride...