Motor Vehicle Accident Blog
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The 90-Day Notice of Claim: A Deadline You CANNOT Miss After an MTA Bus Accident
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving an MTA bus in New York, you have just 90 days from the date of your accident...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Unlocking the Black Box: How ECM Data Proves Fault in an NYC Truck Wreck
Electronic Control Module (ECM) data—commonly called truck black box data—provides digital evidence of what a commercial truck was doing in the moments before a crash....
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Amazon, UPS, and FreshDirect: Last-Mile Delivery Truck Accidents in NYC
When a delivery truck strikes your vehicle or injures you as a pedestrian in New York City, determining who is legally responsible isn’t as simple...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Hit by a DSNY Garbage Truck? Suing a New York City Agency
Collisions involving the massive trucks from the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) present unique challenges. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Proving Liability in a Multi-Truck Pileup
An accident on the Cross Bronx Expressway can present complex challenges that few other highways can match. The constant gridlock, heavy commercial truck traffic, and...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Sideswiped on the FDR Drive: Lane Change Accidents and Determining Liability
Navigating the claims process after a sideswipe or unsafe lane change accident in NYC presents a unique challenge, one where a misstep can affect your...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Rear-Ended on the BQE: Proving Fault and Navigating Your Brooklyn Accident Claim
Many people assume the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is always at fault. While often true, on the chaotic Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE), insurance companies can...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Serious Injury Threshold: Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in New York?
A common misconception in New York is that any injury from an accident gives them the right to sue the at-fault party for pain and...
October 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Who Pays Medical Bills After a Car Accident in NYC?
In New York City, the no-fault insurance policy provides the initial coverage for medical expenses after a crash, regardless of who caused it. Understanding how...