When road work is undertaken in Buffalo, there are specific regulations regarding what steps that should be taken to protect motorists traveling through the work area. If an individual suffers a serious personal injury because these regulations were violated, he or she may be able to proceed against the municipality responsible for maintaining the road […]
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Between snowy conditions and holiday party-goers, the winter holiday season can be a dangerous time to travel. It is especially important at this time of year to wear your seat belt. In 1985, New York became the first U.S. state to pass a law requiring front seat occupants to wear seat belts. Now, New Hampshire […]
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Not all personal injuries in Buffalo automobile accidents occur to the drivers of the vehicles. When a passenger suffers serious injury and initiates a personal injury lawsuit, which driver is responsible will be based on the specific facts of that case. Generally, an injured passenger may proceed with a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who […]
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The police officers in Buffalo and the surrounding areas have a difficult job that requires them to place their lives at risk. We all want the police to be able to respond quickly to emergencies. As a result, while it is possible to file a personal injury lawsuit if you are injured by a police car […]
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Buffalo residents are used to driving in bad winter weather. When a personal injury occurs as a result of an accident that happened in bad weather, the driver who is accused of causing the injury may claim that the weather constituted an emergency situation that was not foreseeable and, as a result, he or she […]
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When it is clear cut which driver caused a Buffalo car accident, the police will usually issue a ticket to the driver who was at fault. Traffic tickets are not, however, issued for all accidents. Whether evidence related to the traffic ticket is admissible as evidence depends on how the charge was resolved. If a driver […]
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Buffalo personal injury attorneys will usually ask a new motor vehicle accident client if an MV-104A was completed in their case. This form can be very useful to an attorney in gathering details regarding the accident. The MV-104A is a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles form that is completed by the member of […]
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the streets have become a little safer for Buffalo drivers over the past four years. Earlier this year, NHTSA released a report documenting that the number of fatalities in car crashes decreased from 2008 to 2009. Since peaking in 2005, fatalities caused by car accidents in […]
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Whether someone who has suffered a personal injury can pursue additional damages from the entity which provided a drunk driver with alcohol depends on the circumstances of each case. If you are seriously injured by someone who was drinking at a bar or restaurant in the City of Buffalo, under New York State Law you may […]
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All drivers in the City of Buffalo and across New York State are required to carry automobile insurance. When you sue the other driver involved following a car accident, your personal injury attorney will usually request a copy of the declarations page from your car insurance. This page outlines the coverage that you have under […]
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