April 2012

Buffalo’s emergency responders perform an important function and need to be able to travel quickly.  While this does not give them the right to act with complete disregard for other drivers and pedestrians, the law does give them certain rights when responding to an emergency call that may bar a successful personal injury lawsuit. When […]

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Buffalo landowners cannot be expected to keep their property perfectly clear of ice or other slippery conditions at all times.  They are, however, required to do a reasonable job in attempting to maintain their property in a safe condition for those using it. Slip and fall personal injury lawsuits usually are much easier when it […]

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In most Buffalo personal injury lawsuits, there are basically three things that the injured party must prove to successfully sue:  (1) that the defendant was negligent, (2) that an injury was suffered, and (3) that the negligence was the cause of the injury.  This third item – the required connection between the negligence and the […]

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Most matters in Buffalo personal injury lawsuits are appealed to a higher court called the Appellate Division for the Fourth Department.  This court is based in Rochester, New York, and hears appeals from both civil and criminal courts covering a large section of upstate New York. In most cases, an appeal will go no further […]

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Buffalo personal injury victims quickly become aware of the high cost of medical treatment.  Even when the cost of medical treatment is being paid by insurance, individuals who have suffered a personal injury frequently receive copies of medical bills and can see how fast the cost of treatment adds up.  The cost of prescribed medications […]

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