When responding to a Complaint in a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit, the defense will almost always set forth in its Answer a number of defenses that the defense attorney believes may be relevant to the lawsuit. There are a variety of issues that may be raised in defense, and what the exact defenses will be […]
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All Buffalo personal injury lawsuits are “officially” begun by the filing of a Summons and Complaint. This document informs the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed with the court and provides a brief summary of the facts supporting the lawsuit. After receiving the Summons and Complaint, a defendant is required to provide the plaintiff […]
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Buffalo homeowners who allow children – or even older teens – to use a trampoline should be aware that any injury suffered as a result may give rise to liability. This fact was well-demonstrated in the recent ruling of the Nassau County Supreme Court in Hallwood v. Daniels, 15462/09. In that case, a 14 year […]
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While many people think of the sidewalks running through residential neighborhoods as “public sidewalks,” experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys know that these sidewalks often are not the responsibility of any public entity. This can be especially important when determining who is responsible for an injury suffered as a result of falling on a poorly maintained […]
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Unlike nearly every other state in the United States, the New York State courts have determined that to succeed in a personal injury lawsuit, a person injured by a dog must prove that the owner of the dog knew it had “vicious propensities” prior to the event leading to injury. As a result, a Buffalo […]
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Occasionally, the defendant or potential defendant in a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit passes away before the lawsuit is brought to a conclusion. This most commonly occurs in car accidents where the driver who caused the injury is killed in the collision. The death of a defendant does not bar an injured party from pursuing a […]
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Occasionally, the defendant or potential defendant in a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit passes away before the lawsuit is brought to a conclusion. This most commonly occurs in car accidents where the driver who caused the injury is killed in the collision. The death of a defendant does not bar an injured party from pursuing a […]
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One of the most vulnerable groups of Buffalo citizens resides in nursing homes. Placing a parent or grandparent in a nursing home is a very difficult decision, and we all want to make sure the elderly are well cared for when necessity requires they move into such a facility. While it is difficult to obtain […]
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Nearly all Buffalo personal injury lawsuits are heard before a justice of the New York State Supreme Court of Erie County. When that judge makes a legal decision that one of the parties does not agree with, that decision may, occasionally, be appealed to a higher court. Almost all appeals in Western New York are […]
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When a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit involves negligent conduct by a New York State employee, whether the State may be held responsible hinges upon the specific facts and circumstances of the lawsuit. In some cases, the State may be immune from liability for the actions of an employee. In others, damages may be pursued against […]
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