A deer-related car accident in Western New York can create two separate insurance questions: who pays for vehicle damage, and who pays for injuries. If you hit a deer directly, comprehensive coverage on your own auto policy is usually the first coverage to review for damage to your vehicle, subject to the policy terms and […]
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Rainy fall weather can increase car accident risk in Buffalo, New York, because wet pavement can reduce traction while rain, spray, glare, fallen leaves, and earlier darkness can make hazards harder to see. Federal Highway Administration data based on five-year averages from 2019 through 2023 show that more than 77 percent of weather-related crashes occur […]
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August often brings active road construction across Buffalo and Western New York. Lane closures, detours, summer travel, commercial deliveries, and overnight projects can place cars and large trucks into narrow, shifting traffic patterns. These conditions can increase the risk of rear-end crashes, sideswipes, unsafe merges, underride collisions, and multi-vehicle pileups. Truck crashes can cause severe […]
Yes. You may be able to file a claim after a slip and fall at a New York hotel or resort when a dangerous condition caused your injury and the responsible party created the hazard, knew about it, or should have discovered it through a reasonable inspection. Hotel and resort claims may involve wet floors, […]
Late summer keeps many motorcycles on Buffalo roads while commuter traffic, construction, weekend travel, school-related traffic changes, and earlier evening darkness can create added hazards. Common crash causes include left-turn collisions, unsafe lane changes, distracted driving, following too closely, speeding, impaired driving, and dangerous road conditions. Riders may suffer fractures, road rash, head trauma, spinal […]
An injury at the New York State Fair, a county fair, concert, carnival, food festival, or another summer event may support a personal injury claim when an unsafe condition or preventable act causes harm. Potentially responsible parties may include a property owner, event organizer, vendor, contractor, ride operator, security company, driver, equipment manufacturer, or government […]
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If your child is hurt in a New York school bus accident, seek appropriate medical care, report the incident, and preserve available evidence. New York no-fault rules generally require written notice within 30 calendar days. A claim involving a public school district, municipality, or another government entity may also require a Notice of Claim within […]
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Back-to-school car accidents in Buffalo become a greater concern in late August as familiar routes begin to change. School buses return to neighborhood streets, families test new commutes, student-athletes attend practices, teen drivers learn unfamiliar routes, and pickup lines form near campuses. These changes add sudden stops, turning vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and congestion to roads […]
Summer car accidents in New York can involve tourists, local drivers, rental vehicles, rideshare services, borrowed cars, and insurance policies issued in different states. After a crash, you may need to identify the correct insurer, preserve travel records, arrange medical care after returning home, and meet New York reporting and claim deadlines. Andrews, Bernstein & […]