Both parties in Buffalo personal injury lawsuits frequently call upon expert witnesses to provide testimony on a variety of topics. In many cases, the opinions of medical experts, engineers, or collision reconstructionists may be helpful to a jury in determining what actually led to a personal injury and the extent of the injury. Over the […]
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New York State Law requires all Buffalo car owners to carry what is known as Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (SUM) coverage. The purpose of this insurance is to provide additional insurance coverage when the owner of the car responsible for a personal injury accident did not carry any insurance or did not carry enough. When the […]
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Buffalo is crisscrossed by railroad tracks, some of which are now unused and may be poorly maintained. The laws surrounding the maintenance of railroad tracks where they intersect roadways can become very complicated, and the responsibility of multiple parties may need to be explored when pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. Generally, where a railroad track […]
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Most Buffalo personal injury lawsuits regarding injuries that occur on someone’s property require proof of “notice.” This means that the plaintiff must be able to establish that the party responsible for maintaining the property knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition prior to it having caused injury. In many cases, a defendant will […]
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In most Buffalo personal injury lawsuits where an injury was caused by a dangerous condition on property, the injured party will proceed against the current property owner. In rare cases, the personal injury case may actually proceed against the prior owner of the property. Usually, the responsibility of a seller for injury resulting from a […]
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Buffalo personal injury accidents involving automobiles require that the injured party prove that he or she suffered a “serious injury” as that termed is defined under New York State No Fault Insurance law. While there are several categories that an injury may fit under to meet the threshold of being a “serious injury,” one of […]
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The outcome of all Buffalo personal injury lawsuits will ultimately be determined by the evidence available. To a certain extent, cases hinge not on truth, but on proof. The truth does not matter if you cannot prove it. For personal injury lawsuits, this can be especially true when it comes to medical treatment. The defense […]
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Most Buffalo personal injury lawsuits are fairly straightforward in their basic structure: The person or persons injured seek monetary compensation from the person or persons responsible for the injury. An injured party bringing the lawsuit is termed a plaintiff, and a party against whom a claim for damages is being made is known as a […]
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The region surrounding Buffalo includes several beautiful New York State parks and natural area. While the public is encouraged to enjoy the recreational opportunities afforded by these parks and may be exposed to certain risks as a result, the State has an obligation to maintain these parks in a reasonably safe condition. The State owes […]
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Initial medical expenses in nearly all Buffalo personal injury auto accidents are paid through the injured party’s No Fault insurance provider. The medical providers treating the injured person submit their bills to the No Fault provider, which is then required to pay them. As a result, the No Fault provider should have a complete record […]
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