The results of personal injury cases outside of Western New York may impact how cases are handled here in Buffalo, so we keep track of them. In December of 2009, Juanita Clotter was awarded $1.6 million for past and future pain in suffering in her case against the New York City Transit Authority. Ms. Clotter, […]
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Loss of consortium is a claim for monetary damages that may be made by the spouse of an individual who has suffered a serious personal injury. It may be made when, as a result of his or her injuries, the injured person is rendered incapable of providing his or her spouse with services, companionship, love, […]
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Punitive damages are damages awarded above the amount actually needed to compensate an individual who has been injured in Buffalo or elsewhere. They are granted for the purpose of punishing the defendant and deterring similar conduct in the future. Generally, for punitive damages to be granted, it must be established that the party responsible for […]
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When a large number of people have been injured by the actions of a company, it may be to their benefit to bring their claim against the company as a group instead of individually. This is referred to as a class action lawsuit. Many such lawsuits involve individuals from different geographic regions, so even if, […]
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Yes, if your injuries are serious enough. New York State allows an injured party to file a personal injury claim if a pre-existing injury was exacerbated as a result of an accident brought about by the negligence of another party. So, for example, if you slipped in an icy parking lot at a business in […]
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It usually means that your personal injury attorney thinks that you have a good case. A motion for summary judgment is a formal request to the judge handling your case, such as an Erie County Supreme Court judge in a case arising from an injury in Buffalo, to find that there are no disputable issues […]
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Arbitration is a way of settling personal injury cases in New York State without holding a trial. It involves the presentation of evidence regarding issues such as the cause of a personal injury, and extent and treatment of the injuries and the damages to the victim to a panel of one or three “arbitrators” who […]
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In New York State, mediation is a way of trying to reach a settlement in a personal injury case without having to resort to a trial. In mediation, the two parties are seated in separate rooms. A mediator then meets with each party separately and discusses the case with them. This mediator is usually a […]
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Under New York State law, it is entirely possible to make a claim against more than one party if you are injured. For example, a factory worker suffers a serious personal injury while operating industrial machinery at his workplace in Buffalo. If that worker hires a personal injury attorney, that attorney may wish to explore […]
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As residents of the Buffalo region, we understand that it can be tough to support yourself and your family, even without the additional problem of being unable to work as a result of a serious personal injury. Unfortunately, because New York State law makes different provisions for different types of cases, there is no easy […]
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