Airbags are widely recognized for saving lives in car accidents. Yet airbags can also cause serious injuries themselves, ranging from burns and abrasions to fractures, eye injuries, hearing damage, and even death. If you suffered an airbag-related injury, questions often arise about who may be legally responsible and whether a lawsuit is possible. The answer …
Buffalo, New York, is famous for its epic winter snowstorms, and that includes the suburb of Cheektowaga. Residents there are familiar with the dangers of snow and ice, but that does not remove the responsibility of retail stores and businesses for the safety of their customers. If you have been injured in a slip and …
Skiing and snowboarding are exciting winter activities in Western New York, but they come with real risks. A single run can turn dangerous when conditions change, equipment fails, or safety rules are ignored. While some accidents are simply part of the sport, others happen because someone did not take reasonable precautions. If you were hurt …
On Thursday, nearly 30 vehicles, including passenger cars and tractor-trailers, were involved in a major crash on the New York State Thruway in Batavia. According to the New York State Police, the multi-vehicle pileup blocked both westbound lanes of Interstate 90 between Exit 48 in Batavia and Exit 48A in Pembroke. Drivers involved in the …
When someone runs a stop sign, they have the potential to cause a serious car accident. The most common type of collision resulting from running a stop sign is a “T-bone crash.” Here, “the front of one car strikes the broadside of another, potentially resulting in serious injuries to both drivers and the occupants of …
Even though the United States Postal Service (USPS) sometimes functions as a private business would, the rules for obtaining compensation from it are somewhat different. USPS workers are considered federal employees for purposes of liability. You cannot simply file a lawsuit against the federal government like you would a private party. To be clear, you do …
Western New York becomes a mecca for skiers during the winter months. Thankfully, most skiers are able to enjoy their day on the slopes without any type of incident. Statistics show that roughly one in every 300 skiers will be hurt in some way on a given day of skiing. In some cases, you may …
Anyone who has driven through a Hamburg winter knows the drill. One minute, the roads look clear, and the next, a sudden squall turns the commute into a white-knuckle experience. Winter weather does not just make driving unpleasant — it makes it dangerous. Between lake-effect snow, freezing temperatures, and invisible ice, the season brings conditions …
Slip and fall accidents at hotels can lead to painful injuries and unexpected expenses. They also ruin vacations. Determining who is legally responsible means investigating where and how the incident occurred. Hotels have a duty to maintain safe conditions for guests and visitors, but liability can shift to others, depending on the circumstances. Who Can …
