Because pedestrians who are struck by motor vehicles are so vulnerable to serious personal injury, it is common for the injured pedestrian to miss work following the collision. An experienced Buffalo personal injury lawyer will fully examine the issue of lost wages when a pedestrian is injured to determine whether he or she may recover…
There are many different factors that need to be examined when a child suffers a personal injury as a result of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, and it helps to have an experienced Buffalo personal injury lawyer review all of the circumstances surrounding the injury to determine who, if anyone, may be liable.…
To successfully pursue a Buffalo personal injury claim against a drunk driver, there are – in most cases – several factors that must be proven. Aside from the amount of damages (such as medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering), the injured person must prove that the drunk driver caused the motor vehicle accident…
When a Buffalo driver strikes a person walking in the road, it can lead to very serious physical injuries to the pedestrian. While drivers are expected to watch out for pedestrians under all circumstances, it is still necessary to prove that the driver was operating his or her motor vehicle in a negligent manner to…
When a child suffers a personal injury in a Buffalo car accident, he or she may be able to recover damages from the negligent driver. Just as would be the case in a car accident involving an adult, a child’s personal injury lawyer must be able to establish that the claim meets certain legal requirements…
As experienced Buffalo personal injury lawyers, we have seen the devastation caused by drunk drivers who cause accidents leading to serious personal injury. In many cases, no amount of money can truly compensate the injured person for the damages they have suffered at the hands of a drunk driver. While each case is unique, it…
Buffalo Penalties For Criminal Sexual Act In The First Degree (NY PL 130.50) Using so-called “date rape drugs” with the intent of committing a felony sex offense against another person is a serious crime in Buffalo. Under NY PL 130.90, Facilitating a Sex Offense with a Controlled Substance, possessing a prescription drug or a compound…
Buffalo Penalties For Female Genital Mutilation (NY PL 130.85) While New York embraces many cultural practices brought here by our diverse and global citizenry, some elements of traditional ways of life have been prohibited because of their impact on others. One such practice is Female Genital Mutilation, which is criminalized under NY PL 130.85. A…
There are several ways through which you can make your spouse contribute to your children’s well being, and even your own financial health. You don’t have to wait for your spouse to file for divorce in Buffalo. You have the power to do so yourself, and as part of the filing, you can ask the…
Buffalo Penalties For Course Of Sexual Conduct Against A Child In The Second Degree (NY PL 130.80) As a class D felony, a conviction for Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (NY PL 130.80) can mean a prison sentence of up to seven years. Because of the seriousness of charges…
