August 2010

Buffalo’s winter weather often leads to dangerous conditions for pedestrians.  When a person is injured as a result of slipping in a parking lot shared by several stores, who is responsible will depend on the circumstances and any arrangements made by the owner for maintenance of the property. First, no one is expected to be able […]

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When a Buffalo resident is owed damages following a personal injury accident, they do not always receive this money in one lump sum payment.  New York State Law has specific provisions governing how future damages are paid. Under the law, plaintiffs are entitled to payment of all past damages, attorney’s fees, and other expenses associated […]

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Given Buffalo’s easy driving distance to Canada and even Pennsylvania and Ohio, it is important for drivers to know if they will be covered if an accident occurs outside of New York State.  The courts in New York State have addressed the issue of how insurance applies to accidents outside of the state. The Court […]

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Whether someone who has suffered a personal injury can pursue additional damages from the entity which provided a drunk driver with alcohol depends on the circumstances of each case.  If you are seriously injured by someone who was drinking at a bar or restaurant in the City of Buffalo, under New York State Law you may […]

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If you are injured due to the negligence of the City of Buffalo’s government, the New York State government or the federal government, the rules surrounding your right to file a personal injury claim change significantly.  It is strongly recommended that you consult an attorney experienced in filing such claims before proceeding against any government […]

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Under New York State law, Buffalo property owners are required to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition.  The general rule is that a property owner must act in a reasonable manner under the circumstances.  As a result, whether a duty to warn people exists depends upon the specific dangerous condition being considered. If a dangerous […]

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When a Buffalo resident sues someone for injuries suffered as a result of falling on their property, New York State law requires proof that the person being sued had “notice” of the condition that caused the injury.  This notice can be either proof that the property owner was actually aware of the dangerous condition or […]

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There are a number of competent and professional personal injury attorneys in Buffalo.  Occasionally, however, even a good attorney may not be the right fit for a particular client.  This can happen when the client and the attorney have a difference of opinion about how the case should be handled, or may simply be due […]

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If an uninvited person is injured while on another’s property in the City of Buffalo, New York State Law does allow that person to pursue a personal injury lawsuit.  There are several factors, however, that distinguish such a case from a normal injury on property. Until the mid-1970s, the duty of care owed by a […]

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  The courts in Buffalo can be very busy places.  Because of court congestion, the government has taken steps to ensure that only cases worthy of trial actually go to trial.      With personal injury cases, one way of making sure that only cases involving legitimate issues go to trial is to let both sides […]

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