Western New York Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
What might workplace safety training look like during the pandemic?
As workplaces continue to navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, many employees remain worried about their own personal health. While the pandemic is indeed something that requires workers to take precautions, do not let it overshadow the basic, everyday dangers posed...
With fewer cars on the road, drivers speed, crashes worsen
The pandemic of 2020 has been a time of staying at home and less driving. But now that the state and country are opening up, people need to be careful to stay safe on the road. When people do drive, many have been speeding or not paying attention due to the lack of...
How can workers stay safe on scaffolding?
So far in 2020, there have been many news stories of people being seriously injured after falling off scaffolding. Some scaffolding collapses are caused by high winds; other collapses may be caused by improper setup or other hazards. No matter the cause, people who...
How does New York’s Scaffold Law protect workers?
Everybody knows the construction industry is dangerous due, in large part, to the great heights at which individuals must work. It is for this reason basic safety laws exist. The workers deserve to be protected. Yet according to the most recent Deadly Skyline report,...
Protecting yourself from ladder accidents on a work site
If there is a serious fall injury on a construction site, it is very likely the result of an incident involving a ladder. Consider this troubling finding from one study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Of all construction worker fall injuries that...
Increase In “Extreme Speeding” by Drivers During Covid-19 Quarantine
The Covid-19 health crisis and social distancing measures have significantly altered everyday life in America. One result is fewer vehicles on the roads as citizens shelter at home. Unfortunately, it appears that some drivers are taking advantage of emptier roads to...
