William K. Mattar, P.C. New York Car Accident Lawyer
Representing the Injured in New York
The William Mattar Law Firm is so committed to its New York car crash law practice that most all of its cases are accepted on a contingent fee basis, which means that there are no attorney’s fees unless you get a recovery! If you cannot come to one of the William Mattar Law Firm’s case intake locations, we can come to you at your home or hospital!
The William K. Mattar Law Firm focuses on car accidents and crashes, resulting in injuries. The William Mattar Law Firm handles New York car accidents that involve motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents cases across the state of New York. If you’ve been hurt in a car, call William Mattar.
Wear Your Seatbelt and You Could Win a FREE Laptop
I’m sure you’re wondering: what does wearing your seatbelt have in common with winning a free laptop computer? Keep reading to find out.
Riding in a car or truck can be dangerous. If you get into an auto accident, wearing a seatbelt may help save you from serious injury, possibly even death. That is why our firm has the William Mattar Buckle Your Belt Campaign, which encourages those driving or riding in vehicles to buckle their seatbelts.
Click here to view some videos which highlight the importance of wearing your seatbelt. These videos will show you how extreme the impact from an auto collision can be and open your eyes to the severe consequences of not wearing a seatbelt. Please note: some of the videos on our Mattar Media site are graphic and parental guidance is suggested before viewing.
Okay, now what you really want to know: what about the free laptop? That’s next.
If you agree to wear your seatbelt 100% of the time while traveling in a motor vehicle, you can register in the William Mattar Buckle Your Belt Campaign and be eligible to win a laptop computer. To read more about seatbelt safety and register in the William Mattar Buckle Your Belt Campaign, click here.
To see a complete list of the 2009 Buckle Your Belt winners, click here.
Toyota® / Lexus® Recall
Toyota Motor Sales announced a recall of 2.3 million vehicles because of sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. This recall is separate from the ongoing recall of 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to the risk of “pedal entrapment” by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Click here for more information.
Important New York Auto Accident Deadlines
Serious car accidents have a special timeline and specific deadlines. Additionally, New York auto insurance can be a very complicated legal arena, and it is generally a good idea to have a Buffalo car accident lawyer like those at the William Mattar Law Firm on your side. Don’t delay. When hurt in a car, call William Mattar at 444-4444!
- Notify proper police department: SHOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY
- Seek medical attention if injured: SHOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY
- Notify your insurance company: SHOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY
- Begin investigation: SHOULD BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- File Form MV104: 10 DAY DEADLINE when required
- File No-Fault Claim: 30 DAY DEADLINE
- File for lost wages: MULTIPLE DEADLINES
- File for New York state Disability: 30 DAY DEADLINE
- File Notice of Claim (if applicable): 90 DAY DEADLINE
- File claim against other driver: SHOULD BE DONE PROMPTLY
- File claims with MVAIC (if applicable): MULTIPLE DEADLINES
- File SUM/UM claim: SHOULD BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- File lawsuit against responsible parties: Usually three years, but it can be significantly shorter under certain circumstances and a person who was a minor at time ofaccident may have more time. Talk with a New York lawyer.
All of this can be very confusing and can add to an already stressful situation. Don't take any chances. Serious car accidents can be complex. If you have been hurt in a car, call William Mattar at 444-4444 or toll free at 1-800-317-2424 and we will be happy to review your case absolutely free.
Dangers of Texting While Driving
Texting while driving is a growing problem on roads and highways. There is a powerful new video being used in the United Kingdom to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. With the help of actors and special effects, the video graphically shows a car crash and the aftermath of what could happen when a driver is distracted.
William Mattar Law Offices believe that parents of young drivers should view this video and then decide if it can be used as a tool to discuss the dangers of texting while driving.
Our firm hopes that after watching this film you will think twice before picking up your cell phone when behind the wheel. A quick reply to a text message or answering a phone call is never worth putting your or other people’s lives at risk.
Click here to view the video. Parental guidance and viewer discretion is recommended.
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Legal News Headlines from Across the Country
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July 28, 2010
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July 27, 2010
American Airlines Sued for $5M After Refusing $25 Lost Bag Refund
July 23, 2010
FDA issues hold on much-debated Avandia study
July 21, 2010
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If you’ve been injured in New York state, contact the William Mattar Law Firm, with Rochester car accident lawyers who focus on New York car accidents (auto injury). This includes car collisions that involve crashes or accidents with another car, bus, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or motorcycle. The attorneys at the William Mattar Law Firm have advocated for hurt and injured clients across New York state. Our attorneys are ready to help those in a car crash or injury accident. We service the Buffalo, Rochester, Elmira, Niagara Falls, Plattsburgh, Schenectady, Troy, Utica and surrounding areas. Our lawyers focus on Albany personal injury, Binghamton personal injury, Corning personal injury, Lockport personal injury, and Troy personal injury. Fill out a Free Online Consultation Form or better yet, call us at 444-4444 or 1-800-317-2424 for a free accident consultation today! Call us anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are on call right now. We have multiple locations in New York state to better serve you. Do not worry where you are located. After a serious accident or collision, we may be able to come to your home or hospital. Call us right now, we are ready to help. After an accident, common questions for our lawyers (attorneys) concern injuries, car accident insurance coverage, No-Fault, accident reports, MV-104 Forms, collision coverage, disability, lost wages, and medical bills.
The cases referred to under News and Legal News Headlines are not cases that were handled by the William Mattar Law Firm.
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