The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.
Buffalo Dog Bite Law Update: NY Court Ends “One Free Bite” Rule
May 27, 2025
In a landmark decision on April 17, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals has made it easier for dog bite victims to recover damages. The decision, made in Flanders v. Goodfellow, has changed how dog bite injury cases work in New York and gives injured people more
