The circumstances under which a Buffalo family may bring a wrongful death lawsuit are very diverse. There are, however, some basic legal requirements that must be met before such a lawsuit may be pursued. New York State law provides that the personal representative of a deceased person (such as the executor of a will or […]
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While in most Buffalo personal injury lawsuits it is clear who may be held responsible for a plaintiff’s injuries, on some occasions a new party may come to light after the lawsuit has been initiated. This can occur, for example, when it is discovered that a landowner had hired another party to maintain an area […]
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Motorcycle accidents are among the worst cases handled by Buffalo personal injury attorneys. The injuries suffered can be catastrophic and, under New York State law, motorcycle drivers seldom carry No Fault Insurance. This insurance would provide for at least a portion of their immediate medical and financial needs. All motorcyclists should make every effort to […]
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When they think of lawyers, most people think of trials. The reality if that very few Buffalo personal injury lawsuits go to trial, and most of the work done by personal injury attorneys is really done behind the scenes. While a good personal injury attorney will always be prepared to take a case to trial […]
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ManyBuffalopersonal injury lawsuits involve more than one defendant. In some cases, this may be a simple case of legal responsibility. For example, when someone is driving a motor vehicle registered to someone else and causes an accident, both the owner and the driver often are sued. Because the owner carries the insurance coverage, he or […]
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Occasionally, a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle accident may involve an additional claim against the plaintiff’s own Supplementary Underinsured Motorist (SUM) insurance. This occurs when the injured person’s carries an amount of SUM insurance greater than the insurance carried by the defendant and the defendant’s entire policy is exhausted. When this […]
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When a Buffalo resident suffers a personal injury that will result in long term or permanent disability, his or her future financial losses can be extremely high. Issues such as future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, the need for home assistance, and other costs can be instrumental to ensuring that the injured person […]
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As experienced Buffalopersonal injury attorneys, we advise everyone to wear a seat belt. There is little debate that in many cases, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of injury. If you were in a motor vehicle accident and not wearing a seat belt, however, this fact does not bar you from seeking damages in […]
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Although Buffalois located near several large bodies of water, it is rare that for a case to arise involving the application of Admiralty Law. Admiralty Law is a body of federal laws written to provide uniform regulation of actions occurring on navigable waters. In the recent case of Brozyna v. Niagara Gorge Jetboating, the United […]
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When a personal injury lawsuit is initiated against a municipality such as the City of Buffalo, there are usually special rules that apply. In most cases, these special rules provide the municipality with additional protection from liability that is not available to private individuals or entities. The need for “prior notice” is one of these […]
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