Buffalo residents who suffer a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident will – in nearly all cases – have their initial medical bills and lost wages paid by their own automobile insurance provider under New York State’s No-Fault law. Basically, this law requires the No-Fault provider to pay at least the first $50,000 in medical […]
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When a Buffalo personal injury victim is rendered unable to work, they are often placed in a peculiar situation. On the one hand, if they return to work before they are ready, it may appear that they are healed. On the other hand, if they do not return to work, it may appear that they are […]
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As experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys, we have seen the results of many serious accidents caused by driver fatigue. Because of concerns about fatigue among drivers of large vehicles, the federal government has regulated the work hours for interstate drivers of commercial motor vehicles for many years. Following multiple fatal tour bus accidents this year, […]
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Buffalo personal injury lawsuits often revolve around proof that the plaintiff actually suffered an injury. This is particularly true in automobile accidents, where the law requires not just proof of injury, but proof of a serious injury as that term is defined under New York State law. Generally, establishing such an injury requires objective medical […]
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Buffalo personal injury attorneys and their defense counterparts employ expert witnesses for a variety of purposes. Such experts include medical specialists, individuals trained in reconstructing accidents, and financial experts who can assist in determining future costs to the injured party. When a party intends to call an expert, the Civil Practice Law and Rules of […]
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For the jury to reach a decision in a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit, they will obviously need accurate medical information regarding the injury. While both the defense and the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit will usually present at least one medical treatment provider to explain their position regarding the injuries, the injured person has […]
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Generally, all relevant evidence is admissible in Buffalo personal injury lawsuits. In the case of physical evidence such as photographs, all that need be shown is that the document is authentic and is an accurate demonstration of what it purports to show. Courts do not, however, have to admit all relevant evidence. In the case […]
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Most Buffalo personal injury attorneys have, at some point, dealt with an overly-aggressive insurance company. If you have suffered a personal injury and are even contemplating pursuing damages against the other party, you should absolutely avoid talking to anyone working for that party’s insurer. While the agent for the insurance company may be asking you seemingly […]
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Subpoenas are commonly used in Buffalo personal injury lawsuits. A subpoena duces tecum is a particular type of subpoena. The phrase is Latin, and roughly translates as “bring it with you under penalty.” The purpose of a subpoena duces tecum is to obtain documents that may be admissible as evidence and are under the control […]
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It is not unusual for Buffalo personal injury attorneys to hire private investigators or other specialists to investigate the circumstances surrounding an injury. Whether the written materials prepared by that investigator must be disclosed to the other party depends on their purpose when prepared and the specific circumstances of a given case. Civil Practice Law […]
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