April 2010

When a personal injury case is settled or a verdict is reached, most personal injury attorneys in Buffalo and throughout New York State will deduct expenses that were incurred during the course of bringing the case to a conclusion.  Usually, the lawyer who represented you will have paid out money when preparing the case so […]

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Residents of Buffalo or elsewhere in New York State who are injured by another party’s negligence can, in many cases, sue for lost wages.  There are, however, some specific rules surrounding this action. For injuries suffered in auto accidents or in the work place, the injured party may, for a time, receive compensation through his […]

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Many individuals who are involved in minor accidents in Buffalo choose not to retain a lawyer.  While this may work out if that person turns out not to have any serious injuries, in cases where that person’s injuries turn out to be worse than originally thought, they may regret their decision. Under New York law, […]

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Many of our children in the Buffalo area are excited to see the Buffalo Sabres back in the playoffs.  If you have purchased a hockey stick for your children, however, please be aware that several sticks have recently been recalled due to the potential for injury. On April 1, 2010 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]

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The driver of the vehicle, as the individual whose negligence caused the accident, bears an obvious responsibility for any injuries caused.  Your lawyer also may wish to file a case against the owner of the vehicle, however, to pursue every avenue available to ensure you are fully compensated for your injuries. Generally, when you purchase […]

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Cadillac Recall May Include Cars Sold In Buffalo

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on April 16, 2010

in Buffalo Car Accidents

Cadillac CTS vehicles from the 2003-2007 model years, possibly including CTS vehicles sold in Buffalo, have been found to have a defect that may lead to accident and injury.  As a result, GM has issued a recall for an undetermined number of these vehicles. It has been found that some CTS vehicles have a front […]

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Over the last few years in the Buffalo area, we have seen several horrible auto accidents in which a driver was apparently sending a text message while driving.  While driving regulations are largely controlled by the states, the danger of texting while driving has been deemed serious enough that the federal government has now taken […]

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The Buffalo area has several older residents who receive medical benefits through Medicare.  When a person who is receiving Medicare is injured through the negligence of another party, that person, like anyone else, is entitled to pursue damages against the negligent party.  The fact that they are receiving Medicare, however, may have some impact on […]

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Personal injury cases can be confusing for jurors, who often must decide issues such as who is responsible and to what degree, the value of past and future medical expenses, and the value of pain and suffering.  When trying cases in Buffalo, we make every effort to ensure that the jury fully understands what is […]

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What Is O.B.E.L. Auto Insurance?

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on April 7, 2010

in NY Insurance Issues

Most residents of Buffalo are aware that medical treatment can be expensive.  To protect individuals who have suffered a serious personal injury in an auto accident, New York State’s Insurance Law requires insurance companies to pay up to $50,000 over the first three years after an accident for basic economic loss to an injured customer […]

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