
Question on Semi Tire Blowout Near Car
- December 23
- Accidents
- Blog
- Car accidents
- truck accident
- Truck Accidents
A recent question from a viewer on our website was about a tire blowout on a truck traveling near a car. The car driver asked if truck drivers had special training. Truckers have extra training and extra duties. One part of training to prevent truck accidents is the daily inspections a trucker is trained to and... CONTINUE READING

8 Holiday Weekend Road Safety Travel Tips – Driving Near Trucks
- November 26
- Accidents
- Blog
- Truck Accidents
Driving near semi-trucks can be intimidating, especially during the busy Thanksgiving weekend. Following these safety tips can reduce the risk of car-truck accidents: 1. Stay Visible & Avoid Blind Spots Sem... CONTINUE READING

Top 10 Tips for Drivers of Passenger Vehicles
- August 9
- Accidents
Driving a passenger vehicle comes with great responsibility, as it involves both your safety and the well-being of others on the road. Whether you're an experienced driver or a novice, practicing safe driving habits is essential to prevent accidents and ensure... CONTINUE READING

New Law Alert: New Supplemental Spousal Liability Bill Passed
- August 4
- Accidents
In New York, all registered vehicles must have certain insurance coverages. When individuals pay insurance premiums to a company, the company is legally obligated to provide indemnification a... CONTINUE READING

What To Do If You Or A Pedestrian Is Hit By A Car in Buffalo
- March 3
- Accidents
- Car accidents
Recently, there have been too many reports in the Buffalo News and local television news of pedestrians being hit by cars. A Niagara Falls man was struck by a car, suffering injuries to his collarbone and head. Another woman was hospitalized after being struck by a car on Main Street in Amherst and is reported to have serious head trauma along with and leg injuries. In Batavia, New York a pedes... CONTINUE READING

When Aggressive Trucking Companies Try to Deny Their Reckless Conduct
- January 29
- Accidents
In truck accident cases we are often confronted with aggressive trucking companies seeking to deny their dangerous conduct. Even good personal injury attorneys can miss important information necessary to get full value for their clients. Truck accident verdicts and settlements tend to be larger than car crash cases because big rigs, weighing up to 80,000 pounds can cause horrific damage to others... CONTINUE READING

NFTA Bus Accidents – What You Need To Know
- May 7
- Accidents
Each year, many people are hurt in NFTA bus accidents. Rules for getting medical bills paid, or lost wage payments due to bus accidents are complicated. So is the process of suing the bus company. Under New York State law, the bus company has many privileges that regular people do not have. As such, if you are hurt in an NFTA Metro bus accident you should... CONTINUE READING

Winter Driving Safety Tips for Upstate New York
- December 27
- Accidents
Every winter we see the same errors that cause car and truck crashes. Maybe we are more aware as Buffalo, New York personal injury attorneys we regularly get called on by people with serious personal injuries suffered in truck and car accidents through no fault of their own. It seems like some drivers hav... CONTINUE READING

Motorcycle Accidents, Hazards and Insurance in New York
- August 29
- Accidents
In Buffalo and Western New York we have short summers and a limited amount of time to enjoy riding a motorcycle. Far too many motorcycle crashes occur when the motorcycle operator is using caution and obeying all traffic laws. Even though the motorcycle operator may be using extreme caution and driving defensive, there are still many motorcycle crashes in a short period of time in Western New York... CONTINUE READING

How Safe Is Your Family On The Road?
- June 1
- Accidents
You likely have heard of the horrific schoolbus/dump truck crash which occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark last week. What you may not know is the extensive history of dangerous safety violations of the companies and driver involved. Please think of your family and loved ones as you read this. As a personal injury attorney, I routinely see automobile drivers doing everything right,... CONTINUE READING