When a personal injury lawsuit is initiated against a municipality such as the City of Buffalo, there are usually special rules that apply. In most cases, these special rules provide the municipality with additional protection from liability that is not available to private individuals or entities. The need for “prior notice” is one of these […]
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Not all Buffalo personal injury lawsuits run smoothly for the plaintiff from start to finish. When a party disagrees with a ruling of the court or even the decision of the jury, it is possible to appeal that decision to a higher court. Obviously, whether an appeal is worthwhile hinges on the specific facts of […]
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Slip and fall accidents in Buffalo’s parking lots are not uncommon. When someone is injured because a lot has not been cleared — or not cleared adequately — who is liable for the injury will hinge upon the particular facts of the case and the contract between the parties. Ultimately, however, in nearly all cases it […]
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While it would seem that suffering personal injury in two separate accidents would be rare, it is actually surprising how frequently a Buffaloresident can become involved in multiple accidents. While having been involved in multiple accidents complicates a personal injury lawsuit, there is no bar to pursuing both claims. The primary difficulty with pursuing such […]
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Evidence of the injuries suffered is instrumental to successfully pursuing a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit. In many personal injury cases, the plaintiff’s medical treatment is ongoing. As a result, it is not unusual for additional testing conducted after a personal injury lawsuit has been filed to reveal objective evidence of injuries not originally claimed by […]
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Prior to going to trial, nearly all Buffalo personal injury lawsuits will involve what is commonly referred to as an examination before trial. At an examination before trial, the personal injury attorney and the defense attorney question a party to the lawsuit or a witness regarding issues such as how the accident occurred, medical treatment […]
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Exposure to certain strains of E. coli in food can cause serious and – in some cases – fatal injury. Thankfully, Buffalo has avoided any widespread E. coli outbreak in recent years. For the past seventeen years, the meat industry has been required to test their products for only one strain of E. coli. There […]
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Most of the evidence presented during the trial of a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit will be regarding things that did happen, such as how a car accident unfolded or how a particular medical procedure was performed. Occasionally, however, it is helpful when a witness can testify regarding a party’s failure to perform some action. Whether […]
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All Buffalo personal injury lawsuits hinge on evidence. As a result, the rules regarding what evidence will be admissible for use at a trial are very complex. Parties often seek some basis to have evidence detrimental to their position barred from being presented to the jury, which has led to a variety of court rulings […]
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When a person injured in a Buffalo personal injury accident is also receiving Medicare, it can add a layer of complication to resolving the personal injury lawsuit. This is because by law, Medicare should be the last insurer to pay any medical expenses arising from the personal injury accident, and it is required to monitor […]
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