Western New York Personal Injury Law Blog
The devasting results of underride collisions
Underride crashes often lead to catastrophic injuries and death. Each year, hundreds of people are killed in underride collisions, which occur when an SUV or car slides or skids under a big-rig truck. The result is that the smaller vehicle often gets crushed and the...
Are bars liable for patrons they serve?
If someone has one drink too many in a bar and gets behind the wheel and later has an accident, the bar who served that person can be held liable. Bartenders are expected to cut people off if they have had too many drinks and seem intoxicated. The legal term for...
Top parking lot hazards where businesses are held liable
People may know that someone who slips and falls on a business premises can hold that business liable for injuries. But what people may not know is that premises safety and liability extend much further. Parking lot security – Security in parking lots could include...
When are you liable for injuries on your property?
Most homeowners understand they need to keep their property safe for guests. But sometimes people enter your property because they are attracted by features that look appealing. These visitors may be children who don’t understand the inherent risks of property or they...
Can you spot a drunk driver on the road?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that drunk driving accounted for 10,511 deaths related to fatal crashes in 2018. NHSTA further stated that this numbers means 30 people a day are dying related to these crashes. If you are a commuter...
Why you should give commercial drivers more room
We all know that delivery services have gone up during 2020 for two big reasons: stay-at-home orders and people just generally buying into the convenience of shopping online. It’s common sense that there would be more truck drivers on the highways and residential...
Campbell & Associates named in most notable verdicts
We are proud to announce that the New York Law Journal has recognized two of the verdicts we achieved in 2019 as among the most notable in the entire state: Gumas vs Niagara Frontier Transportation Agency, a jury verdict in Erie County Supreme Court (Buffalo) in a...
4 ways to advocate for a loved one in a nursing home
Not being able to see a loved one regularly when they are in a care facility can be stressful and worrisome. Knowing that many people are falling ill or dying from coronavirus and its complications only adds to this distress and worry about people you care about. As...
What kind of evidence can help your claim after a car crash?
Without evidence, the investigation into a car crash would likely involve just the conflicting accounts of the drivers involved. Evidence helps police officers and other parties, like insurance companies and the courts, know what actually happened during and after a...
The pandemic is not an excuse for lax safety standards
Just a quick glance at headlines across the construction industry reveals a clear picture of a troubling situation. Despite COVID-19 prompting the shutdown of many projects, dangerous accidents at construction sites continue. The construction worker safety...
