Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

William Mattar Makes Viral TikTok Million-Dollar Spaghetti 

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard of William Mattar. He’s a New York State car accident lawyer who recently tried his hand at making...

Common Causes of Truck Accidents 

Every year, thousands of lives are shattered when massive commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles on our nation’s highways. These catastrophic accidents often result in...

Do Electric Cars Cause More Damage in Accidents?

Electric cars may cause more damage in collisions than conventional cars, according to the German-language reports of a study by the insurance company AXA Switzerland,...

The Science of Drunk Driving  

Alcohol slows the central nervous system and can impair judgment, coordination, sight, reaction time, and concentration. According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor-vehicle crashes...

When Do Hours of Service Regulations Apply in Commercial Trucking? 

The U.S. Department of Transportation imposes rules on commercial trucking, including hours-of-service regulations governing when drivers must take breaks. These rules, meant to ensure drivers...

How Big of a Problem is Drunk Motorcycling? 

Riding a motorcycle can be a risky way to get around. Between 2000 and 2009, the number of motorcycle fatalities per billion passenger miles was...

Pedestrian Dangers of Large Vehicles Such as Pickups and SUVs

The most worrisome blind spot on many of today’s vehicles might be the one right in front. The tall, muscular hoods of America’s growing army...

I Was Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis From a Car Accident. Do I Have a Case?

Spinal stenosis is a common, oft-misunderstood condition that can develop after a New York car accident. The space inside the backbone becomes too small, squeezing...

Cutting-Edge Advances in Technology Could Make Motorcycling Safer 

The riskiest way to get around is seated on the leather or vinyl saddle of a motorcycle, according to a Northwestern University study of passenger...