Car accidents can be a traumatic experience for anyone involved. It can be even more stressful when determining fault, especially in a state like New York where there are specific laws and regulations surrounding car accidents. In this blog post, we will discuss how to determine fault in a New York car accident. Contact the […]
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Mar
Mar
New York traffic fatalities and speeding are on the rise. On average, three New Yorkers die daily in crashes, and hundreds more are seriously injured with debilitating life-long consequences. This epidemic affects hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers year after year, and costs New York State $15 billion annually. Preliminary data released by the National […]
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Feb
Feb
The New York administrator of the Estate of Emily R. Wootton, sued New York State (“NYS”) for conscious pain and suffering, fear of impending death, and wrongful death arising from the death of Emily Wootton in a head-on collision with an intoxicated driver. The administrator alleged negligence and recklessness by NYS arising from the actions […]
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Feb
Feb
To avoid New York State Thruway accidents, follow these twelve safety tips. 1. New York’s Move Over Law As soon as you see lights, vests or reflectors, check traffic around you, SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER if safe to do so. Drivers MUST use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle including […]
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Jan
Jan
A vehicle operated and owned by the defendants rear-ended a vehicle operated by plaintiff while  stopped for a red light. Plaintiff driver claimed that he sustained injuries to his shoulder and spine. The two passenger plaintiffs claimed injuries to their knees and spines. Defendants moved for summary judgment and an order dismissing the complaint on […]
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Jun
Jun
Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident? Check out these 3 car accident tips for guidance, then call our Buffalo lawyers now. 1) Filing a Claim if the Car Accident is Partially Your Fault Sometimes, people describe how their automobile accident happened and admit to partial responsibility. New York State […]
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Feb
Feb
When you are seeking compensation for your case, you may be wondering how a car accident lawyer can help. Call our Buffalo Car Accident Lawyers today. Many people want to know how they will be compensated for their accident case. In New York State, as elsewhere, compensation takes the form of a sum of money. […]
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May
May
We are often asked by potential clients who have been injured in an auto crash, “how long do I have to file a car accident claim?” If this sounds like you, please contact our office today to discuss how we can help. You have 3 years to the date of the accident to file a […]
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Jan
Jan
Accident injury cases are won and lost based on the evidence from the accident. While your lawyer will certainly be doing all that they can to build a successful case, your compensation may depend on the witness testimony and photographs that you recorded at the scene. If you are wondering what evidence to gather at […]