Buffalo Injury Questions and Answers

While it may seem that the breed of a dog involved in an attack could be important in a personal injury lawsuit, experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys will tell you that it is not.  Most dog bite cases revolve around the issue of whether the owner was aware that his or her dog had “vicious […]

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Unfortunately, a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit can be a slow process.  A Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness for Trial are documents filed with the court once the parties are ready for trial.  Their purpose is to inform the court that the case needs to be put on the court calendar for trial as […]

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The Clarence Rotary is conducting their annual fund-raising effort to help those in the area that need healthcare, sponsor youth activities, fund scholarships and community projects. For 2011, they’ve outdone themselves.  In an effort to meet their fund-raising goals, they’re raffling off the chance to win either a 2011 Porsche Boxster, a 2011 Porsche Cayenne […]

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Under New York State Law, all Buffalo automobile drivers and front seat passengers are required to wear a seat belt.  Rear seat passengers over the age of sixteen are not required to wear seat belts, although it is a good idea to do so. If you are in an auto accident and not wearing a […]

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All Buffalo personal injury lawyers are frequently required to address the issue of collateral sources in their clients’ lawsuits.  Collateral sources are entities that provide payment for damages – such as medical expenses or lost wages – that also would be covered by any damages awarded in the personal injury lawsuit. How a collateral source […]

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When a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit goes to trial, it is very important that the members of the jury properly evaluate the evidence presented.  While a jury is generally assumed to have the capacity to properly evaluate the facts of the case without much guidance, they may need additional information to properly place those facts […]

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Medical treatment providers in the Buffalo area use a variety of diagnostic tests to determine the degree of impairment following injury to the spine.  One of the most commonly seen tests involves measuring the range of motion in various directions of the injured part of the spine. For your treatment provider, this test can be […]

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Many Buffalo personal injury lawsuits are resolved through arbitration instead of going to trial.  In basic terms, arbitration is a hearing, conducted in a manner similar to a trial but less formal, where the outcome of the personal injury case will be determined.  Because it utilizes less formal rules than those required at trial (for […]

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Buffalo personal injury attorneys learn quickly that when a person has suffered severe or multiple injuries in a personal injury accident, they usually will need to see several treatment providers.  Those injured in an accident deserve to receive the best care possible, which may require several specialists and diagnostic testing.  Decisions regarding who to see […]

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