As experienced personal injury attorneys practicing in Buffalo for many years, we have noted that when it comes to automobile accidents, we tend to represent more injured women than men. A recent study has found that this is not just a fluke seen only at our personal injury law firm, but a national trend. This […]
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While most of the rules governing driving in Buffalo are made by New York State, the federal government has a strong voice – backed by federal funding – regarding state driving laws. Recently the Senate Commerce Committee approved an auto safety bill aimed at overhauling several different areas of auto safety. Parts of the bills, […]
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Under New York State law, all Buffalo motor vehicle accident lawsuits require the injured person to prove that he or she suffered a “serious injury” before damages can be recovered. The law defines several different categories of what may constitute a serious injury. While some categories – a fracture or dismemberment, for example – are […]
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Buffalo motorcyclists should be aware that Honda is recalling 126,000 motorcycles as a result of a braking problem that may lead to a fire or cause a crash. The motorcycles affected are the 2001-2010 and 2012 GL 1800 models, also known as the Gold Wing models. A defect in the master cylinder of the rear […]
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Motorcycle accidents are among the worst cases handled by Buffalo personal injury attorneys. The injuries suffered can be catastrophic and, under New York State law, motorcycle drivers seldom carry No Fault Insurance. This insurance would provide for at least a portion of their immediate medical and financial needs. All motorcyclists should make every effort to […]
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Occasionally, a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle accident may involve an additional claim against the plaintiff’s own Supplementary Underinsured Motorist (SUM) insurance. This occurs when the injured person’s carries an amount of SUM insurance greater than the insurance carried by the defendant and the defendant’s entire policy is exhausted. When this […]
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As experienced Buffalopersonal injury attorneys, we advise everyone to wear a seat belt. There is little debate that in many cases, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of injury. If you were in a motor vehicle accident and not wearing a seat belt, however, this fact does not bar you from seeking damages in […]
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Given the number of commercial trucks on the roads of Buffalo, it is evitable that some drivers will violate the rules regarding when they can drive. Personal injury accidents caused by fatigued drivers of large trucks could be completely avoided if all drivers would follow federal regulations regarding hours on the road and rest time. […]
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Buffalo personal injury lawsuits against drunk drivers who cause a serious injury almost always involve a parallel criminal case. The injured party is rightly seeking compensation for the injuries caused by the driver while the government seeks to impose criminal penalties for the same conduct. There are several reasons that a Buffalo personal injury attorney […]
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As experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys, we are aware of the manner in which the presentation of expert testimony has evolved over the years. Generally, there has been a move towards trying to make such testimony clearer for a jury to understand without the expert having to present a lot of underlying information regarding, for […]
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