Buffalo Car Accidents

When a Buffalo resident suffers a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident, he or she is required to meet the “serious injury” threshold before damages may be recovered.  Briefly put, the purpose of the “serious injury” threshold is to weed out cases involving only minor injuries.  New York State law sets forth several categories [...]

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As experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys, we have seen the damage caused when tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles are involved in motor vehicle collisions.  Because of the strong potential for catastrophic personal injury or death in these types of accidents, the drivers of these types of large vehicles have been subject to additional regulation for [...]

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It is no surprise that the percentage of Buffalo personal injury auto accidents that may be attributable to distracted driving seems to have increased as cell phones and texting have become prevalent.  Recently, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David Strickland noted that the biggest challenge his agency faces is finding the right balance [...]

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Next time you take a walk around Buffalo, pay attention to the sound of the cars.  While we have all complained at some point about cars and trucks roaring by and disturbing our peace and quiet, a recent study by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that this noise helps pedestrians and [...]

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As experienced personal injury attorneys practicing in Buffalo for many years, we have noted that when it comes to automobile accidents, we tend to represent more injured women than men.  A recent study has found that this is not just a fluke seen only at our personal injury law firm, but a national trend. This [...]

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While most of the rules governing driving in Buffalo are made by New York State, the federal government has a strong voice – backed by federal funding – regarding state driving laws.  Recently the Senate Commerce Committee approved an auto safety bill aimed at overhauling several different areas of auto safety. Parts of the bills, [...]

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Under New York State law, all Buffalo motor vehicle accident lawsuits require the injured person to prove that he or she suffered a “serious injury” before damages can be recovered.  The law defines several different categories of what may constitute a serious injury.  While some categories – a fracture or dismemberment, for example – are [...]

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Buffalo motorcyclists should be aware that Honda is recalling 126,000 motorcycles as a result of a braking problem that may lead to a fire or cause a crash.  The motorcycles affected are the 2001-2010 and 2012 GL 1800 models, also known as the Gold Wing models. A defect in the master cylinder of the rear [...]

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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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