Yes. Sun glare can affect fault in a New York car accident because reduced visibility may change what a reasonably careful driver should do. Glare does not automatically excuse a driver who continues at an unsafe speed, follows too closely, turns without a clear view, changes lanes without confirming that the lane is clear, or […]

Liability for a New York school zone crash depends on what caused the collision and who contributed to it. A careless driver may be primarily responsible, but a vehicle owner, employer, school bus operator, transportation contractor, school district, municipality, or road contractor may also share responsibility when its conduct helped cause the crash. If you […]

Early fall can change driving conditions across Buffalo and Western New York faster than you may expect. September and the first weeks of fall can bring warm afternoons, cooler mornings, earlier sunsets, low-angle glare, sudden rain, fog, wet leaves, and damp pavement. These conditions can reduce visibility, traction, and stopping distance. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC […]

A college-area accident in Buffalo can involve a car crash, pedestrian collision, bicycle or e-bike incident, rideshare crash, or dangerous property condition near a campus. If you are injured, focus first on medical care. Then preserve evidence, report the incident, and determine which insurance, property, or government claim rules may apply. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC […]

A rear-end accident during Buffalo back-to-school traffic can happen when a pickup line stops, a school bus slows, or a driver looks away from the road. If you are injured in a rear-end crash, focus on safety, medical care, evidence, insurance notice, and required New York filings. New York no-fault rules may affect payment of […]

Yes, you may be able to sue after a jet ski accident in New York when another operator, a watercraft owner, a rental company, a repair business, a product manufacturer, or another responsible party caused or contributed to your injuries. A successful claim usually requires evidence that the responsible party failed to use reasonable care […]

Back-to-school traffic changes quickly across Buffalo, New York. School buses return to neighborhood routes, parents form pickup lines, teen drivers follow unfamiliar schedules, and more children walk or bicycle near intersections. When a crash occurs, liability may extend beyond the driver who caused it. A vehicle owner, employer, school bus company, contractor, school district, municipality, […]

Teen driver crash risks can rise during summer break because young motorists often spend more time on the road, carry more passengers, drive later at night, and travel on unfamiliar routes. In Buffalo and across Western New York, summer traffic may also include construction zones, festivals, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and vacation travel. You can help […]