Buffalo Car Accidents

In a personal injury car accident, the driver who caused the accident may be given a traffic ticket by the police for an offense such as Speeding or Following Too Closely.  This traffic ticket will usually be handled in the local village, town or city court.  So, for example, here in Erie County, New York, […]

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To sue for damages beyond property damages resulting from an automobile accident in Buffalo, Erie County or elsewhere in New York State, the injured party must prove that he or she has suffered a “serious injury.”  For personal injury accidents involving an automobile, New York State Insurance Law provides the following types of personal injuries […]

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New York State is what is referred to as a “No Fault” state.  This means that if you are involved in an automobile accident in, for example, Erie County and suffer a personal injury, your initial medical bills and a portion of any lost wages will be paid by your own automobile insurance company, even […]

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Following a car accident in the Buffalo area, you should have your injuries cared for immediately at a hospital or by your doctor.  Nobody wants to be involved in a personal injury case, and most people are hopeful that their injuries will heal without the need for extensive medical treatment. In our years of experience […]

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What Is The First Thing I Should Do If I’m In A Car Accident?

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on December 20, 2009

in Buffalo Car Accidents

First, New York State law and Buffalo ordinances require that any driver involved in a car accident stop at the scene even if a personal injury has not occurred.  You should not move your car unless leaving it where it is creates a hazard for other drivers.  At this point making sure everyone is safe, […]

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