What to Do After a Car Accident
You’ve just been in a car crash. If this is your first collision, you’re probably wondering what to do after a car accident. Whether it’s a fender-bender or more severe car wreck, you might be confused about what the next step is. Now, what do you…
Wrongful Death Examples: Real Situations That May Lead to a Claim
Key Takeaways Wrongful death arises when negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct causes a person’s death. New York law allows a personal representative to file a wrongful death claim. Common examples include fatal car accidents, medical errors, unsafe workplaces, and defective products. Families may recover financial losses such…
What to Do After a Car Accident Not Your Fault: Steps to Protect Your Rights
Key Takeaways After a crash, ensure safety, then call 911. Photograph the scene before moving vehicles. Seek prompt medical care because injuries may not appear immediately. Report the accident to your insurer promptly. Non-economic damages require meeting the New York serious injury standard. Being in a…
How to Prevent Truck Accidents? 4 Important Tips to Stay Safe
Truck crashes can be deadly; they can also be prevented. It’s no surprise that the most significant injuries happen to the drivers and passengers of the smaller vehicle. The reports on the truck fatalities shows the highest numbers in 29 years. People inside passenger vehicles…
What To Do Following A Motor Vehicle Accident
Calling a personal injury lawyer is not the first thing you should do following a car accident in Buffalo or elsewhere in Western New York. After a motor vehicle accident, the most important thing to do is check on the safety of both those involved…
Wearing Seat Belts Helps If You Are In A Personal Injury Accident
Wearing seat belts helps if you are in a personal injury accident. As experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys, we strongly urge everyone to wear a seat belt. Studies have proven again and again that wearing a seat belt lowers the risk of personal injury in motor vehicle…
Additional Damages When Suing A Drunk Driver
Most Buffalo personal injury cases involve compensation for issues such as medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. When a personal injury is caused by a drunk driver, however, under some circumstances, the injured person may also be able to pursue punitive damages. Punitive damages consist…
Weather in Slip and Fall Lawsuits
Everyone knows winters in Western New York can be rough, and no property owner can be expected to do a perfect job of keeping snow and ice off a sidewalk. When the weather allows, however, businesses and building owners are required to make reasonable efforts…
Survey: Adults Worse Than Teens at Texting While Driving
There has been a great increase in motor vehicle accidents caused by texting while driving as the popularity of texting has spread. Most people think of this as a problem associated with teenage drivers – probably because we think of teenagers as glued to their cell phones.…
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