As a truck accident lawyer and car accident lawyer, I am often asked how much can be recovered for a wrongful death distracted driver accident case. As a New York prosecutor for over 36 years, I have prosecuted thousands of distracted drivers for cell phone violations, unreasonable speed, following too closely, personal injury accidents, property […]
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Jan
Jan
New York State will pay $9.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a crash victim paralyzed in a crash caused by a New York State Trooper using his cell phone. Erie County resident Timothy W. McCann (“Claimant”) was 70 years old when the crash paralyzed him from the chest down. George Cole of Farmington, […]
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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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Jan
Jan
Karen Noller vs. Edwin Holt was one of the largest New York personal injury jury verdicts of 2021. Noller was injured when Holt, a distracted driver traveling at 40 miles per hour, rear-ended her stopped automobile. Holt testified that he took no evasive action to prevent the impact. Noller was a  47 year old home […]
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Oct
Oct
Did you get pulled over and received a ticket? Don’t let traffic violations ruin your life; you need an attorney. Call our Buffalo lawyers. Beating a Speeding Ticket Our clients often ask us about the consequences of speeding tickets. It can result in higher insurance rates, loss of your license, and even loss of your […]
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Nov
Nov
As a knowledgeable Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am frequently asked about the meaning of the acronym, B.A.C., which simply stands for blood alcohol content. [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/189333049″] B.A.C. indicates the amount of alcohol currently in your blood. The level is usually tested via breathalyzer, but can also be measured by a blood test. Did you receive […]
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Sep
Sep
 If you have been ticketed for distracted driving in Buffalo, this could cause a lot of issues with your license. Watch this video, and then contact our dedicated attorneys. Distracted driving is defined by anything that takes your attention away from the road. It could be talking, texting, using your phone, eating, drinking, or […]
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Jul
Jul
Were you charged with a commercial driver DWI? Check out this video of our Buffalo DWI attorney defending against commercial driver DWI charges. Give us a call today! Download Our Free DWI eBook Because of their profession, a commercial driver’s license is subject to much more severe penalties than those of a regular driver’s license. […]
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Feb
Feb
In New York State, it is illegal to text while driving on the road. But what about parking lots? Because there are likely no cops patrolling the area, parking lots are a common spot for distracted driving. You’ve probably seen it within the last few days: someone coming out of a grocery store on the […]
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