If an uninvited person is injured while on another’s property in the City of Buffalo, New York State Law does allow that person to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. There are several factors, however, that distinguish such a case from a normal injury on property. Until the mid-1970s, the duty of care owed by a […]
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The courts in Buffalo can be very busy places. Because of court congestion, the government has taken steps to ensure that only cases worthy of trial actually go to trial. With personal injury cases, one way of making sure that only cases involving legitimate issues go to trial is to let both sides […]
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When a person is injured on property owned by the City of Buffalo, the injured party may pursue monetary compensation from the city itself or one of the public departments operating within Buffalo. When pursuing a case against a municipality, New York State has specific laws requiring that a Notice of Claim be submitted to […]
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When a personal injury accident occurs in Buffalo, there are several things that the injured person must be able to prove to successfully sue. One of those things is that the actions of the party being sued were a “proximate cause” of the injuries suffered. An act, or failure to act, may be considered a […]
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Buffalo residents who have been involved in personal injury lawsuits may have heard the term “joint and several liability.” Joint and several liability applies in many cases where more than one defendant is found responsible for causing an injury. It refers to the terms under which the responsible parties must pay damages for the injury. […]
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When a person is injured as a result of a defective condition on a public sidewalk, who they can proceed against to recover monetary damages will depend on where they are New York State. This is because who is responsible for maintaining a public sidewalk depends upon the laws of the municipality (for example, the […]
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When a Buffalo resident suffers a serious personal injury, he or she may need to see several different medical providers to receive proper treatment. If there are different types of injuries involved, he or she may need to see a number of medical specialists. Hospitals and rehabilitation services, such as physical therapists, may also provide […]
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Back and neck injuries are among the most common types of injuries arising from personal injury accidents in the City of Buffalo. In some cases, these injuries may include what is called bulging or herniated disc in the spine. The disc referred to in these types of injuries is the softer material between the individual vertebrae […]
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Parents in Buffalo know how difficult it can be to see their children suffer, even from minor problems. Personal injury and medical malpractice cases involving children can be among the most difficult emotional experiences for all parties involved. In a recent medical malpractice case, Lizzette Cain brought a claim against the medical providers who oversaw […]
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When explaining to our Buffalo personal injury clients how their case will be handled, we find that much of our time is spent explaining the terms that the legal system uses to define various things and events. So why do lawyers use so many difficult terms? Well, as is typical of the law, there is […]
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