Motor Vehicle Accident Blog
March 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...
March 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...
March 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,...
March 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...
March 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...
March 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...
March 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...
March 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...
March 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...