Motor Vehicle Accident Blog
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Happens if a Motorcycle Gets in a Sideswipe Accident?
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to sideswipe accidents. Unlike car drivers, they lack the physical protection of a vehicle’s frame, exposing riders to severe injuries even...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Do Car Accident Lawyers Do?
The chaos after a car accident doesn’t end when the vehicles stop moving. Your phone rings with calls from insurers, your inbox fills with medical...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?
A car accident settlement in New York does not follow a fixed schedule. The timeline can range from a few months for straightforward claims to...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Weather Conditions Cause the Most Car Accidents?
While snow and ice often come to mind, especially here in New York, a weather condition that causes many car accidents is rain and the...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Long Do You Have to Accept a Settlement Offer?
After the chaos of a car accident, a sense of quiet urgency can set in. Your body is trying to heal, your mind is racing,...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Basics of Pedestrian Right of Way
After a pedestrian accident, one of the most common points of confusion revolves around who had the right to be in that space at that...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?
Many people believe a lawsuit is the only way to get compensation after a crash. However, the vast majority of personal injury cases are resolved...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
3 Car Accident Scenarios: Who’s At Fault? Who Pays?
When you are involved in a crash, two questions immediately dominate your thoughts: who was at fault, and who will pay for the damages and...
July 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Filing a Claim After a Long Island Uber Accident
Any vehicle collision is jarring, but when it happens in a rideshare, a unique layer of confusion can set in. Perhaps you are checking traffic...