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January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Smoking Gun: How We Subpoena Cell Phone Records to Prove Distracted Driving
To prove distracted driving, it may be possible to obtain cell phone records. However, this is almost always achieved through the formal legal process of... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Legally Qualifies as Distracted Driving in New York?
In New York, what qualifies as distracted driving is defined in two ways: This distinction is built on a legal concept called negligence. When a driver... January 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
A Guide to the FMCSR: The Federal Rulebook That Governs Every Truck on NY Roads
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, contain some of the rules of the road... December 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Race for the Black Box: Preserving Crucial Evidence After a Thruway Crash
The black box or, more technically, an Event Data Recorder (EDR), captures objective data like speed, braking, and steering in the moments before impact. This... December 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
More Than the Driver: A Guide to the Chain of Liability in a New York Truck Wreck
Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) and federal regulations, legal responsibility seldom stops at the driver’s seat. A commercial truck is a business... December 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Whose Insurance Pays? A Complete Guide to a New York Rideshare Accident Claim
The answer of whose insurance pays in a New York rideshare accident depends on what the driver was doing when the crash happened. New York... December 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
You Were Partially at Fault: A Guide to New York’s Pure Comparative Negligence Law
In New York, being partially at fault for an accident does not prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries, and a New York car... December 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Three-Year Clock: A Guide to New York’s Car Accident Statute of Limitations
After a car accident, you might think you have plenty of time. But the clock is ticking, and in New York, it ticks faster and... December 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can I Sue for Pain and Suffering? A Guide to New York’s Serious Injury Threshold
Yes, you may sue for pain and suffering in New York, but generally only if your injuries meet the specific Serious Injury threshold defined by...