Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

NYC Councilman Calls For Reform Of Bicycle Accident Investigation Procedures

Due to the high number of bicycle accidents that go uninvestigated in New York City, one city councilman has proposed that the New York City...

Leandra’s Law Increases Penalties Against Drunk Drivers In New York

A new law in New York will make DUI penalties tougher if a child is in the car at the time of the offense.

New Study Finds High Rates Of Distracted Driving in Teens

Inexperienced teen drivers are at a high risk of causing an accident, but a new study is offering more details into what else may be...

New York State Police Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers

The NYSP is using every means at its disposal to stop drivers from texting and talking on cellphones while behind the wheel.

Lawsuit Filed Against Ford Motor Co. For Faulty Fuel Tanks

A lawsuit was filed against the Ford Motor Co. Wednesday, claiming that the company sold vehicles over a 10-year period with defective fuel tank linings.

$2.4 Million Settlement Reached In Wrongful Death Of NY Pedestrian

A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a Derby, New York, man who was killed in October 2010...

Move Over Law saves lives

January 2, 2012 New York State’s Move Over Law is being expanded to include more vehicles, according to Hudson Valley Your News Now. In an...

William Mattar offers free safe and sober rides home on New Year’s Eve

December 28, 2011 Drunk driving accounts for numerous deaths and injuries year after year. That’s why William Mattar Law Offices are partnering with Designated Drivers...

Goggles simulate drunk driving

December 21, 2011 New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission and Division of Highway Traffic Safety offered shoppers visiting Bridgewater Commons a chance to experience firsthand the...