Buffalo Personal Injury Attorneys

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What Constitutes a PI Case in Buffalo, NY?

It could be a bruise, or it could be a broken back. Whatever your Personal Injury involves, there are common themes in all injury claims in New York

Whether you have been in a car accident, attacked by a dog, or the victim of medical malpractice in Buffalo, it is essential that you know your legal rights and how your personal injury claim will proceed.

Common Elements of a Personal Injury Claim in New York

In the majority of Personal Injury cases, the victim must show four elements to have a valid claim in Buffalo. The four elements that the injured party (the plaintiff) will have to show are: (1) the party that caused the injury (the defendant) was negligent, (2) that negligence was the cause of the injury, (3) that the negligent conduct of the defendant caused the plaintiff's injuries, and (4) that you have brought your case in a timely manner, before the statute of limitations has run.

It is important that you do not sit and wait to file your case. New York's laws require you to file your case within a certain time period defined by the statute of limitations. If you do not file within this period, you will have waived any legal right to recover you may have had.

It is important that you do not sit and wait to file your case. New York's laws require you to file your case within a certain time period defined by the statute of limitations. If you do not file within this period, you will have waived any legal right to recover you may have had.

Personal Injury Help in Buffalo New York

When you need help with your Personal Injury Case, there are many knowledgeable Personal Injury lawyers in New York that are waiting to help you in your case. These Personal Injury lawyers have handled cases similar to yours before, and know how to maximize your recovery.

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Life in Buffalo

Buffalo has lots of nicknames like "the city of good neighbors," "the nickel city," and "the queen city" but the slogan that's best is "city of light." Buffalo, as the second most populous municipality in the State of New York, is just that. Buffalo is a waterfront city standing at the edge of where the Buffalo River, Niagara River, and Lake Eerie intercept. That means there are many tourists who come to Buffalo to see the Niagara Falls that are just 15 minutes away from downtown. Downtown Buffalo is a center of banking with major operations for First Niagara Bank, MT Bank, HSBC Bank USA, Bank of America, and KeyBank. Rich Products is one of the world's largest family owned food manufacturers and has their corporate headquarters in Buffalo.

Buffalo's economy is largely reliant on health care and education that have had continuous success in the face of the recession. The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and the University of Buffalo are largely to credit. Both institutions vastly expanded in the past few years offering more jobs and opportunities to Buffalo residents. Forbes Magazine rated Buffalo as the 10th best place to live in the United States in 2010. The Buffalo City Hall is a world renown building for its design by Art Deco. There are also a number of parks that are well kept in Buffalo. None compare to the Buffalo and Eerie County Botanical Gardens drawing visitors from far and wide.

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