July 2010

All drivers in the City of Buffalo and across New York State are required to carry automobile insurance.  When you sue the other driver involved following a car accident, your personal injury attorney will usually request a copy of the declarations page from your car insurance.  This page outlines the coverage that you have under […]

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Parents in Buffalo should be aware that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., have issued a voluntary recall of an apparently dangerous product.  30,000 Nap Nanny® portable baby recliners sold between January 2009 and July 2010 have been recalled.  These items were sold in retail stores nationwide and […]

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New York Legislature Considering Changes To No-Fault Law.

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on July 26, 2010

in Buffalo Car Accidents

When a Buffalo resident suffers a personal injury in a car accident, whether that person can pursue a personal injury claim is governed by New York State’s No-Fault Law.  Under this system, the injured party must have suffered a “serious injury” before a personal injury case may be pursued. The law defining what constitutes a […]

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What Is Joint And Several Liability?

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on July 22, 2010

in Buffalo Injury Questions and Answers

Buffalo residents who have been involved in personal injury lawsuits may have heard the term “joint and several liability.”  Joint and several liability applies in many cases where more than one defendant is found responsible for causing an injury.  It refers to the terms under which the responsible parties must pay damages for the injury. […]

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Nearly all Buffalo personal injury attorneys have been involved in situations where an insurance company tried to deny coverage following a personal injury accident.  Sometimes this occurs early in a case, and the insurance company attempts to avoid involvement in the whole process.  Fortunately, New York State law addresses when an insurance company may refuse […]

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When a person is injured as a result of a defective condition on a public sidewalk, who they can proceed against to recover monetary damages will depend on where they are New York State.  This is because who is responsible for maintaining a public sidewalk depends upon the laws of the municipality (for example, the […]

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When a Buffalo resident suffers a serious personal injury, he or she may need to see several different medical providers to receive proper treatment.  If there are different types of injuries involved, he or she may need to see a number of medical specialists.  Hospitals and rehabilitation services, such as physical therapists, may also provide […]

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Back and neck injuries are among the most common types of injuries arising from personal injury accidents in the City of Buffalo.  In some cases, these injuries may include what is called bulging or herniated disc in the spine. The disc referred to in these types of injuries is the softer material between the individual vertebrae […]

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Parents in Buffalo know how difficult it can be to see their children suffer, even from minor problems.  Personal injury and medical malpractice cases involving children can be among the most difficult emotional experiences for all parties involved. In a recent medical malpractice case, Lizzette Cain brought a claim against the medical providers who oversaw […]

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When explaining to our Buffalo personal injury clients how their case will be handled, we find that much of our time is spent explaining the terms that the legal system uses to define various things and events.  So why do lawyers use so many difficult terms?  Well, as is typical of the law, there is […]

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