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November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Safety Seats and Child Restraint Systems in New York: Things to Consider
About 10 babies each week are treated at hospital emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor-vehicle crashes on New York roads, according to the New York...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Tips to Stay Safe while Ridesharing
Ridesharing services are a popular way to travel from one destination to another. But, while taking an Uber or Lyft is convenient and easy, it...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
5 ways—and several very good reasons—to remember to buckle up
Wearing a seatbelt is the “single most effective thing” you can do to keep from being injured in a motor-vehicle crash, according to the National...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can Someone Choose Where a Car is Repaired After an Accident?
By law, you can have your car repaired wherever you want if you file an insurance claim after an accident. Section 2610 of the...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
If the Other Driver Lost Consciousness at the Wheel, do you Still Have a Case?
Fatigue is real and it affects all of us. It is part of being human. We need rest. We need sleep. We need to recover...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What If a Leaf Pile on the Street Causes a Car Crash?
It’s an ordinary rite of fall. Blowers buzz in the distance. Rake prongs scrape the earth as they pull crispy, expired leaves along the ground...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
“Speed Limiter” Bill Introduced in New York Senate
Most New York drivers are familiar with the Driver Point System which aims to identify and act against high-risk drivers. Different driving violations warrant varying...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Proposed Changes to DMV Regulations Could Keep Dangerous New York Drivers Off the Road
Dangerous driving can be deadly. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed over 3,500 lives in 2021. That...
November 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
William Mattar Supports WNY Food 4 Paws
November is a special month for animal lovers in Western New York, as it marks the annual “Rescue a Shelter Animal” campaign by William Mattar,...