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January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Levels of Automation Explained: Why a Self-Driving Car Isn’t Fully Autonomous
The term “self-driving” is, for the most part, a marketing misnomer. According to the internationally recognized SAE International Standard J3016, there are six distinct levels... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How We Can Use Event Data Recorders (EDRs) to Prove Your Case
An Event Data Recorder (EDR) is a device installed in most modern passenger vehicles that captures objective technical data (such as speed, braking, and steering... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How to Sue the City or MTA After Being Hit by a Bus or Government Vehicle
When you are injured by a private car, New York law generally gives you three years to file a lawsuit. But if that vehicle is... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Your Rights in a Crosswalk (and Out of One): A Guide to NY’s Pedestrian Laws
Under New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Laws, drivers must yield the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, whether it’s marked or unmarked,... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Your First Priority: A Guide to No-Fault Benefits for Injured Pedestrians in New York
In New York, after being hit by a car, you will likely need to become familiar with the state’s No-Fault insurance system, also called Personal... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Does the Serious Injury Threshold Apply to a Bus Accident Lawsuit?
Yes, in almost all cases, the Serious Injury Threshold defined in New York Insurance Law applies to a bus accident lawsuit. Because New York’s No-Fault... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Common Carrier Standard: Why Buses Owe You A Duty of Care in New York
Under New York law, entities that transport the public for a fee, such as city buses, intercity coaches, and other public transport vehicles, are known... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Hurt on a City Bus? Here’s What You Need to Know About The 90-Day Deadline
If you are injured on a bus owned or operated by a public authority in New York, such as the MTA, NYC Transit, NFTA, or... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Proving Distraction Helps You Meet New York’s Serious Injury Threshold
While New York’s No-Fault system restricts your ability to sue after a car accident, demonstrating that the other driver’s inattention led to a high-force impact...