Motor Vehicle Accident Blog
November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Accidents on Suffolk County Transit (SCT): Your Rights as a Passenger
If you were injured while riding a Suffolk County Transit (SCT) bus, your rights as a passenger are protected by specific laws, and speaking with... November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Injured on a NICE Bus? The 90-Day Deadline to File a Claim
If you were injured on a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus, you have only 90 days from the date of the incident to file a... November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Navigating No-Fault After a Long Island Bus Crash (NICE vs. SCT)
After a NICE or SCT bus crash, New York’s No-Fault law determines who pays your initial medical bills and lost wages. In most cases, you... November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
A Guide to No-Fault Claims in Nassau County
In New York, after most car accidents, your own auto insurance policy is your first source of payment for medical bills and lost wages, regardless... November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Does New York’s “Serious Injury” Threshold Apply to Your Long Island Car Wreck?
In some cases, yes, New York’s “serious injury” threshold could apply to car wrecks across Long Island, from the Hamptons to Hempstead. This law acts... November 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Rear-Ended on The Long Island Expressway: Who Is At Fault in an L.I.E. Pile-Up?
In a multi-car pile-up on the Long Island Expressway, determining fault begins with the driver who caused the first impact. However, the analysis rarely ends... October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Beyond the MTA: Tour Bus, School Bus, and Dollar Van Accidents in NYC
Not all buses on New York roads are operated by the MTA. So if you’re injured in an accident involving a tour bus, school bus,... October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Pedestrians and Cars Hit by MTA Buses: Proving Operator Negligence
When a massive MTA bus hits you while you are walking or collides with your vehicle, the resulting injuries and damages can be catastrophic. These... October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Injured as a Passenger on an NYC Bus: Sudden Stops, Jerks, and Falls
You don’t need to be in a collision to suffer serious injuries on an MTA bus. Sudden stops, sharp turns, and unexpected accelerations cause passengers...