Buffalo Car Accidents

Can I Sue The Bar Where The Drunk Who Hit Me Was Served?

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on August 13, 2012

in Buffalo Car Accidents

In most Buffalo personal injury lawsuits involving motor vehicle accidents, the defendants will be limited to the person who was operating a motor vehicle negligently and – if a different person – the owner of that motor vehicle. In some personal injury lawsuits involving drunk drivers, however, the establishment that served the drunk driver too […]

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For Buffalo personal injury lawsuits involving cars, the injured party is required to prove that his or her injury is a “serious injury” as that term is defined in New York State law.  This is not usually the case when the injured person was riding a motorcycle. For accidents involving cars, the New York State […]

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Initially, regardless of the insurance status of the other vehicle, a Buffalo driver’s own auto insurance covers his or her immediate medical needs following a motor vehicle accident.  This is required by New York State law.  If the injuries are severe enough that they warrant a personal injury lawsuit, the insurance coverage available varies depending […]

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There are specific laws governing the responsibility of the driver and the pedestrian in Buffalo personal injury lawsuits involving car-pedestrian collisions.  When a pedestrian is walking along the side of a road that has no sidewalk, both drivers and pedestrians are expected to follow these rules or they may be found negligent in a personal injury […]

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Whether a specific injury or medical condition has been caused by the accident that is the subject of a Buffalo personal injury lawsuit is best left to your medical providers to determine.  If your shoulder hurts following an automobile accident – or you have pain anywhere else, for that matter – you should inform your […]

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The potential for a sleep-deprived truck driver to cause a truly severe personal injury accident is obvious.  Given the large number of trucks traveling the highways of Buffalo on a daily basis, we all have an interest in ensuring truck drivers are as alert and vigilant as possible.  The Medical Review Board of the Federal […]

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Experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys are familiar with the defense questioning whether airbags deployed during a motor vehicle accident.  While defense attorneys may insinuate that the failure of airbags to go off confirms that the speed of the vehicle at impact was not that high, this is not always the case. First of all, front […]

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Over the past few years, drivers in Buffalo have been subjected to increased regulation of distracting behavior – such as cell phone use or texting – while operating a motor vehicle.  While the danger of personal injury accidents caused by distracted drivers has become a great concern, individual states have received little federal guidance regarding […]

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Is The Rear Driver Always At Fault In A Rear End Collision?

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on April 16, 2012

in Buffalo Car Accidents

Buffalo personal injury lawsuits involving rear-end collisions are governed under New York State law.  In all personal injury lawsuits involving motor vehicle accidents, the burden is placed on the person suing to establish that the other driver was negligent in the operation of his or her vehicle, leading to a collision. The burden becomes much […]

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Can I Use The Police Accident Report To Prove My Case?

by Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC on April 13, 2012

in Buffalo Car Accidents

Most Buffalo car accidents investigated by the police result in a document known as a Police Accident Report (Form MV-104A) being completed by the investigating officer.  This document sets forth basic information relevant to the auto accident such as the names and addresses of the individuals involved, how the accident occurred, and whether there were […]

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