A vehicle with this technology can steer, brake, and accelerate on its own, but drivers must stay alert and ready to take control at any time.

Automated systems that allow drivers to relinquish control of a vehicle may lull some of those drivers into a sense of complacency, compromising their ability to take control quickly if necessary.

A vehicle with this technology can steer, brake, and accelerate on its own, but drivers must stay alert and ready to take control at any time.

When an automated car is in an accident, the fault from a legal perspective could lie with the operator, other drivers, the car’s manufacturer, the maker of its parts, or government agencies charged with overseeing highway and transportation safety.

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.

In New York State, no-fault insurance benefits cover medical bills, including prescriptions, X-rays, doctor visits, and hospital bills, for anyone injured in an auto accident. But getting these benefits requires filing a no-fault insurance application within 30 days of the accident. We at William Mattar are here to guide 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.

Accident-injury cases can be complex and have tight filing deadlines. Those involving self-driving cars can be especially complicated. 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.