When road work is undertaken in Buffalo, there are specific regulations regarding what steps that should be taken to protect motorists traveling through the work area. If an individual suffers a serious personal injury because these regulations were violated, he or she may be able to proceed against the municipality responsible for maintaining the road […]
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In some Buffalo personal injury lawsuits, the injured party may successfully prove that the other party was responsible but still be awarded inadequate compensation from the judge or jury that tried the case. When this happens, the injured person should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to determine if there is any merit to appealing […]
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When a personal injury occurs as a result of falling from scaffolding at a residence in the City of Buffalo, whether the injured party may proceed against the homeowner is governed by New York Labor Law section 240. Labor Law section 230[1] applies to cases involving a person hired to work in the erection, demolition, […]
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While the “emergency doctrine” may apply to all kinds of personal injury cases, its most common application in Buffalo personal injury lawsuits is as a defense in automobile accidents. Basically, the emergency doctrine is a claim that because the person was responding to an emergency situation, he or she is not responsible for the actions […]
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Between snowy conditions and holiday party-goers, the winter holiday season can be a dangerous time to travel. It is especially important at this time of year to wear your seat belt. In 1985, New York became the first U.S. state to pass a law requiring front seat occupants to wear seat belts. Now, New Hampshire […]
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Not all personal injuries in Buffalo automobile accidents occur to the drivers of the vehicles. When a passenger suffers serious injury and initiates a personal injury lawsuit, which driver is responsible will be based on the specific facts of that case. Generally, an injured passenger may proceed with a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who […]
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The police officers in Buffalo and the surrounding areas have a difficult job that requires them to place their lives at risk. We all want the police to be able to respond quickly to emergencies. As a result, while it is possible to file a personal injury lawsuit if you are injured by a police car […]
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Buffalo residents are used to driving in bad winter weather. When a personal injury occurs as a result of an accident that happened in bad weather, the driver who is accused of causing the injury may claim that the weather constituted an emergency situation that was not foreseeable and, as a result, he or she […]
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Buffalo residents who suffer a serious personal injury and receive Medicare – either prior to the injury or as a result of it – or may soon be eligible for it may hear the term MSPRC. MSPRC stands for Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Contractor. It is the organization responsible for recovering medical payments made by […]
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Buffalo personal injury attorneys may use a variety of evidence to establish that a defendant caused personal injury to a client. This evidence can be broadly divided into “direct evidence” and “circumstantial evidence.” Direct evidence is evidence that establishes one or more of the principal facts in dispute without the need for any other […]
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