June 2010

When an individual suffers a personal injury in the City of Buffalo or elsewhere in New York State, the defense for the person or business that caused the injury may ask if the injured party is receiving compensation from any “collateral sources.”  Broadly speaking, the term collateral sources in a personal injury case refers to […]

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It is not unusual for Buffalo personal injury attorneys to face situations where the attorneys for the defense ask the judge to dismiss the case prior to trial.  This request often comes in the form of a legal document called a motion for summary judgment, which can only be submitted within a specific time period. […]

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Occasionally in a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit, the attorney for the injured party may be able to prove to the court prior to trial that there are no issues for the defendant to dispute in the case.  When that happens, if no settlement is reached between the two parties, a trial may still take place […]

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The crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence Center last year resulted in the wrongful death of 50 individuals and impacted the lives of families throughout the Buffalo area.  This week, during an appearance before the House Aviation subcommittee regarding the proposed merger between Continental and United Airlines, the CEO of Continental, Jeffery A. […]

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As the summer swimming season in Buffalo arrives, a case involving the wrongful death of a teenager who drowned in a public swimming pool across the state has been sent down for a new trial.  This sad case arose from the drowning death of Jeremy Williams, an eighteen year old who suffered from epilepsy and […]

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Just as Buffalo personal injury attorneys must post a list of Client Rights and abide by them, New York State has also set forth a list of Client Responsibilities.  These responsibilities are intended to ensure a good attorney-client relationship and help your attorney best represent you. Just as the attorney must treat a client with […]

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All Buffalo personal injury attorneys are required by New York State to post a statement of Client Rights at their offices.  If you are injured in an accident, you should be aware of your rights when being represented by an attorney.  A summary of these rights is set forth below. As a client, you have […]

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If you are involved in a car accident in the City of Buffalo and the other driver was at fault, you should, under ideal circumstances, be reimbursed for the damage to your car by the other driver’s insurance.  It is not unusual, however, for insurance companies to offer less than you may feel you are […]

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When a driver is Buffalo must react to actions of another vehicle or obstacle, the need to react quickly may, in some cases, absolve that driver of responsibility for any personal injury that occurs as a result.  In New York State, an individual who must quickly react to an emergency situation, even if that reaction was […]

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Because there are several Family Dollar Stores in the Buffalo region, Buffalo parents should be aware that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Family Dollar Stores are recalling 1.8 million toy dart gun sets sold exclusively through Family Dollar.  This decision was made following the asphyxiation deaths of a 9 year old boy in […]

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