Buffalo Injury Questions and Answers

When proceeding with a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff will, at some point, usually be required to establish that they can make out a prima facie case.  The term prima facie is an old Latin-based phrase that has survived into modern legal usage.  It translates as meaning “at first view.” Prima facie evidence is […]

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Unfortunately, Buffalo residents who need to pursue personal injury lawsuits may find themselves required to disclose a variety of personal information to the opposing party.  The defense is entitled to information, such as medical records, that are relevant to the lawsuit.  This does not, however, mean that the defense may make frivolous or harassing requests […]

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Going to trial in a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit always involves some degree of risk.  No matter how good you case and justified your claim for damages, the possibility always exists that a jury will not find in your favor.  While there are some remedies that may be pursued by the victim if this happens, […]

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For Buffalo golfers, the golfing season still seems a long way off.  When they return to the course, they should be extra cautious.  Over the winter, New York’s highest court has ruled that golfers assume the risk of being injured by errant balls when on the course. In December of 2010, the Court of Appeals […]

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Experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys will closely watch the evidence submitted by their opponent to see if it actually adds up.  When one of the parties has not presented sufficient evidence at trial to support their position, the other party may request that the court issue what is commonly referred to among lawyers as a […]

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This case from across the state is a good example for Buffalo residents of the importance of hiring an experienced and competent personal injury attorney.  David v. Mallilo & Grossman started out as a fairly straightforward looking automobile accident.  In 2003, Rosalie David was a passenger in a car that was rear ended while waiting to […]

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Occasionally, Buffalo personal injury attorneys need to obtain records from a government entity that may be helpful to a client’s lawsuit.  For example, it may be helpful to have copies of 911 tapes or dispatcher calls regarding the police response to an automobile accident.  One way of obtaining this information is by making a Freedom […]

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Experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys will tell you that in some cases, having a lot of witnesses to an accident can make it more difficult to determine what actually happened – not easier.  It is not at all unusual for two witnesses – both of whom are truthfully speaking to the best of their recall […]

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Occasionally, individuals involved in a Buffalo personal injury accident may develop this condition.  TMD stands for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.  TMD occurs as a result of problems with the jaw and the surrounding muscles that control chewing and movement of the jaw. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge connecting the lower jaw to the skull […]

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