In 1999, General Motors was hit with a personal injury and product liability suit over explosions caused by faulty gas tanks on 1979 Chevrolet Malibus. Six people severely burned when other cars rear-ended theirs sued for $4.9 billion in punitive damages, showing that GM knew of the problem but did nothing about it.

Find your vehicle identification number and go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recalls site.

The clock starts ticking on impact. You may have only 90 days to file a personal-injury claim and only 10 to start filing prerequisite paperwork. Missing any deadlines—also known as statutes of limitation—could cost you the right to seek compensation. An experienced car accident attorney at Willaim Mattar can advise you.

You can get paid a percentage of lost wages for work time missed if you’re hurt in an accident, but you must meet paperwork deadlines to apply for such benefits. Basic, no-fault insurance in New York State covers as much as 80 percent of lost earnings or $2,000 per month, whichever is less. But you must apply within 30 days.

In New York, passengers injured in car accidents are entitled to no-fault insurance benefits, including payment of medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. A passenger’s primary benefits will be paid by the insurance company of the vehicle in which that person was riding, regardless of who’s at fault. But you must apply for these benefits within 30 days.

At William Mattar, 100 percent of our firm works on motor vehicle cases only. That focus is the best way to help victims and compete with insurance companies. Our injury lawyers understand your questions and have the answers.

“Hurt in a Car? Call William Mattar” is more than just a catchphrase, it’s a representation of our commitment to helping people in need. It lets people know that we focus on auto and that, if you’re hurt in a car, we’ll do everything we can to help you. If you need help after a car crash, contact us for a free case review by completing a consultation form or calling 877-717-2961.

First, make sure neither you nor the other driver is injured. Then call the police, trade insurance information with anyone else involved, and document the scene. Soon afterward, visit a doctor and talk to a lawyer. The car accident lawyers at William Mattar Law Offices are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Trucks are large and complicated to operate and can exhaust their drivers. Factors in truck accidents include driver fatigue; brake failure or poor performance, especially in bad weather; blind spots, which are much bigger for trucks than passenger vehicles; mechanical issues caused by defects or inadequate maintenance; and underinflated tires susceptible to blowout.

After an accident, you’re in for a stack of paperwork. The good news is that an attorney from the Law Offices of William Mattar can help you figure out what forms you need and guide you through how to complete them so that you can finish them on time.

Personal-injury cases, especially those involving product liability, can be complex. They also can have tight filing deadlines. The attorneys at William Mattar can help you sort through the paperwork, meet your deadlines, and get maximum compensation for your injuries. Give the lawyers at William Mattar a call today.