Buffalo personal injury attorneys see many cases where automobile accidents occur at intersections. When two cars collide at an intersection controlled by a stop sign or yield sign, the jury must engage in a two-step analysis to determine who was negligent in causing the accident. First, the jury will analyze the actions of the drivers […]
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Under New York State Law, all Buffalo automobile drivers and front seat passengers are required to wear a seat belt. Rear seat passengers over the age of sixteen are not required to wear seat belts, although it is a good idea to do so. If you are in an auto accident and not wearing a […]
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The rights of pedestrians using Buffalo’s crosswalks are governed under New York State law. The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law offers several provisions specifically related to pedestrians that must be considered when determining which party was negligent – and to what degree – when a pedestrian suffers a personal injury after being struck […]
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All Buffalo personal injury lawyers are frequently required to address the issue of collateral sources in their clients’ lawsuits. Collateral sources are entities that provide payment for damages – such as medical expenses or lost wages – that also would be covered by any damages awarded in the personal injury lawsuit. How a collateral source […]
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When a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit goes to trial, it is very important that the members of the jury properly evaluate the evidence presented. While a jury is generally assumed to have the capacity to properly evaluate the facts of the case without much guidance, they may need additional information to properly place those facts […]
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Unfortunately, Buffalo personal injury attorneys see many cases where clients will never fully recover from their injuries. In car accident cases, one manner in which the injured party may prove that he or she suffered a serious injury under New York State law is to establish what is termed a “permanent consequential limitation” following an […]
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Medical treatment providers in the Buffalo area use a variety of diagnostic tests to determine the degree of impairment following injury to the spine. One of the most commonly seen tests involves measuring the range of motion in various directions of the injured part of the spine. For your treatment provider, this test can be […]
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Many Buffalo personal injury lawsuits are resolved through arbitration instead of going to trial. In basic terms, arbitration is a hearing, conducted in a manner similar to a trial but less formal, where the outcome of the personal injury case will be determined. Because it utilizes less formal rules than those required at trial (for […]
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Buffalo personal injury attorneys learn quickly that when a person has suffered severe or multiple injuries in a personal injury accident, they usually will need to see several treatment providers. Those injured in an accident deserve to receive the best care possible, which may require several specialists and diagnostic testing. Decisions regarding who to see […]
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When a Buffalo resident suffers a personal injury, his or her medical bills arising from this injury are frequently paid through health insurance or some other insurer. In New York State, the insurer has a right to subrogation regarding any damages related to medical expenses that are recovered in a personal injury lawsuit. This means […]
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