William Mattar Injury Law
Representing the Injured in New York.

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The attorneys in the William Mattar Law Firm focus on serious injury cases resulting from car accidents. These serious injury car accidents many times include crashes with another car, bus wrecks, or truck accidents.

The William Mattar Law Firm is so committed to its New York auto accident 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!

Teen killed in Rochester auto accident

admin July 15th, 2010

July 15, 2010

A teenager was killed in a Rochester auto accident, WHAM reports.

The Rochester auto accident happened when the vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree. Before the Rochester auto accident, police observed the vehicle run a red light while traveling at a high rate of speed.

The male driver was taken to the hospital, where he later died of injuries sustained in the accident. A female passenger is in guarded condition.

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Do you think the police should have attempted to stop the vehicle when they noticed the reckless driving?

If you have been the victim of Rochester auto accident, the Rochester auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Woman killed in Buffalo auto accident

admin July 8th, 2010

July 8, 2010

WCAX-TV reports that a woman was killed in a Buffalo auto accident. The Buffalo auto accident happened when the woman pulled out onto Westbound Route 5 and was broadsided by a tractor-trailer.

Three children were in the vehicle at the time of the Buffalo auto accident. They were transported to the hospital where they were treated for serious injuries.

According to police, sun glare may have prevented the woman from seeing the approaching truck.

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If your children were injured in a Buffalo auto accident, the Buffalo auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Boy injured after being struck by car

admin June 24th, 2010

June 24, 2010

WKTV reports that a teen is injured after being struck by a car while he was riding his bike in a Utica auto accident.

According to police, the 13-year-old was riding his bike on Kossuth Avenue when he was struck by a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 39-year-old female.

The boy is in critical condition following the Utica auto accident. A reconstruction team was on the scene of the accident, and the Utica auto accident remains under investigation.

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Do you think cyclists should have to stick to the sidewalks or bike paths? Currently cyclists are not permitted to ride on sidewalks in most places, but do you think it would be safer for them if they were allowed on the sidewalks?

If you have been the victim of a Utica auto accident, the Utica auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Falling asleep at the wheel: accident or negligence?

admin June 17th, 2010

June 17, 2010

The Post Standard reports that a mother and her two children were taken to the hospital following a Watertown auto accident. Their vehicle was side swiped by another car whose driver fell asleep at the wheel.

The Watertown auto accident happened on State Route 3. A 20-year-old female was driving a Jeep when she fell asleep and crossed over into the westbound lane. After he swiped another vehicle, his Jeep rolled over and landed on the shoulder.

Five people were transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries following the Watertown auto accident. The driver who caused the Watertown auto accident was issued a ticket for failure to keep right and not wearing a seat belt.

Do you think there should be stricter penalties than a ticket for falling asleep at the wheel? Does it show negligence on the part of the driver, or is it simply an accident? Do you think the driver should be held responsible for any damages?

If you have been injured in a Watertown auto accident, the New York auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Man killed in Smithville auto accident

admin June 10th, 2010

June 10, 2010

WBNG reports that a 20-year-old man was killed when he fell of the back bumper of a moving vehicle, causing a Smithville auto accident.

The man was standing on the back bumper of the vehicle as it traveled uphill on Round Pond Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the New York auto accident.

The driver has been charged with criminally negligent homicide, driving while intoxicated and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The New York auto accident remains under investigation.

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Do you think the driver should be held liable for the victim’s death? If the man willingly stood on the back bumper, should the driver be to blame for the New York auto accident?

If you have been involved in a New York auto accident, the New York auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Man dead after Buffalo motorcycle accident

admin June 3rd, 2010

June 3, 2010

A 20-year-old motorcycle rider is dead after a Buffalo auto accident with an NFTA bus.

According to WKBW.com, the Buffalo auto accident occurred on New Babcock Street.

The 20-year-old was riding his motorcycle when he slammed into the NFTA bus in Buffalo. He was killed on impact.

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Do you think Buffalo motorcycle riders are safe? What do you think could be done to ensure the safety of Buffalo motorcycle riders?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Buffalo motorcycle accident, the Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyers at William Mattar Law Firm can help.

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Two teens injured in Utica auto accident

admin May 27th, 2010

May 27, 2010

WKTV reports that two teens were seriously injured in a Utica auto accident. According to witnesses at the scene, the vehicle driven by a 17-year-old male may have been traveling at speeds between 80-90 mph when it crashed into a tree.

The Utica driver and front-seat passenger suffered serious head injuries in the Utica auto accident. Two other passengers suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. One of the passers told Utica police that they were at a local bar before the accident. However, the owner denied the teens were in his establishment.

Police are investigating if alcohol played a factor in the Utica auto accident.

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If the teens were in fact drinking at a Utica bar, should the owner be held liable for the Utica auto accident?

If you or your teen has been injured in a Utica auto accident, the Utica auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Man faces several charges following Syracuse auto accident

admin May 20th, 2010

May 20, 2010

Syracuse.com reports that a man faces charges following a Syracuse auto accident.

Syracuse police began chasing a stolen minivan driven by an 18-year-old. Police followed the minivan down Glenwood Avenue and up Clyde Avenue when the minivan missed a turn and crashed into a house on Colvin Street.

A juvenile was also in the vehicle at the time of the Syracuse auto accident, and he was taken into custody at the scene. The Syracuse driver was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal possession of stolen property, which are both felonies.

This was the second time the minivan was stolen in a matter of days. The driver did not have time to change the locks after the first time.

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Why do you think the Syracuse police chase started? Do you think the Syracuse driver who was charged after this Syracuse auto accident had any ties to the first time the minivan was stolen?

If you have been involved in a Syracuse auto accident, the New York auto accident lawyers at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Boy injured in Utica bicycle accident

admin May 13th, 2010

May 13, 2010

The Utica Observer Dispatch reports that a 14 year old boy traveling on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle in New Hartford. The Utica accident happened around 12:20 in the afternoon. The boy was riding on French Road when he entered a crosswalk at the intersection of Burrstone Road. He was struck in the New Hartford intersection by an eastbound car.

The Utica driver of the car was a 19-year-old. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital following the New Hartford auto accident to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The New Hartford auto accident is still under investigation.

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Do you think it is safe for teens to ride their bikes on busy New Hartford roads? Bicycles and cars are supposed to share the road, but this can often be a more dangerous situation for New York bicycle riders.

If your child or teen has been injured in a New York bicycle accident like this, the New York bicycle accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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10-year-old boy is victim in Rochester auto accident

admin April 29th, 2010

April 29, 2010

WHAM-TV reports that a 10-year-old boy was the victim of a Rochester pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. The boy was struck by a car while he was attempting to cross Lake Avenue near Cheltenham Road.

The boy was with a group of kids who were all crossing the road. The group stopped in the middle of the road because of Rochester traffic, and the boy was attempting to go back when he was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to the hospital following the Rochester pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. He later died of injuries suffered in the accident.

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No charges are expected to be filed. Do you think the driver or anyone else was at fault in this pedestrian/motor vehicle accident? How could this accident have been prevented?

If you or someone in your family has been involved in a Rochester pedestrian/motor vehicle accident, the New York car accident lawyers at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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