Car Accidents

Accidents are traumatic enough—even more so when a detail like not wearing a seatbelt adds legal uncertainty. At Steve Foley Law, our accident injury lawyers know how failing to buckle up doesn’t automatically eliminate your right to compensation. However, it can introduce additional legal hurdles. Here’s what every New Yorker...

Being involved in a car accident as a passenger can leave you shaken, disoriented, and unsure of your legal rights. Steve Foley Law understands that passengers can be just as seriously injured as drivers—and often, their options for seeking compensation are wide open. Here’s what you need to know. Passengers...

Auto insurance is expensive, but if you live in New York and own a vehicle, you must have it. New York law requires all registered vehicles to have liability insurance coverage from a company licensed by the New York State Department of Financial Services and certified by the New York...

After a car accident, you may be dealing with various injuries. Depending on the severity of the injuries, you may also incur medical bills from multiple healthcare providers. There may be ambulance bills, hospital bills, consultations with specialists, surgeries, prescriptions, and more. Add all this up, and you are looking...

After a car accident, you may suffer various losses. There may be car damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Then there are the less recognizable losses, such as pain and suffering. If you hurt your back, broke a bone, or suffered head trauma, you are likely feeling the pain....

After a car accident in New York or any other state, the parties involved are required to stop and remain at the accident scene. While at the scene, they must exchange information such as their names, contact information, driver’s license number, and insurance information. When a driver fails to stop...

After a car accident, you may have questions, such as whether you should see a doctor or hire a lawyer. Contrary to what you might see in TV ads, not every car crash requires legal assistance. Many accidents involve fender benders, which result in minimal damage and injuries. In these...

Almost all states require auto insurance to drive vehicles. Each state has its own minimum requirements and laws regarding insurance and how it is used in the event of a car accident. New York is one of the dozen states with a no-fault insurance law. In no-fault states, drivers must...

A car crash can be life changing. One minute you are feeling great, and then a collision with another vehicle can turn your life upside down. Your car may be totaled. You may be in constant pain or maybe even seriously injured. You could need surgeries and pain medications and...

The aftermath of a car crash can be complicated. There are many outcomes that can happen. You may be in a minor accident with minimal damage and no injuries. Or maybe it was a catastrophic accident in which someone was killed. Or perhaps it was something in between. You often...

People are naturally inclined to defend themselves after motor vehicle collisions. There’s always an excuse: the light was yellow; it was dark; you were speeding. Although insurers must consider their insureds’ sworn statements, the other driver’s denial of fault does not prevent injured claimants from demanding financial compensation. It can,...

With dedicated legal advocacy, most auto accident claims are settled with the liable insurance company. New York no-fault laws, which require drivers to carry a minimum of $25,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, might also provide sufficient coverage for any medical expenses and lost wages incurred after a car...

It’s a serious offense to drive recklessly around cyclists in Buffalo. Bicycle riders have the same right to share the road as motor vehicle operators. They can even receive tickets for violating New York traffic laws. The state requires all parties involved in a motor vehicle crash that causes more...

New York has a broad definition of reckless driving that gives police officers and courts discretion when determining whether the offense occurred. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor (criminal offense) in New York, not a simple traffic infraction. As such, an experienced Buffalo car accident lawyer might help victims seriously injured...

Most people are naturally inclined to defend themselves after a car crash. Some people do it out of shock, but most deny fault out of ignorance or fear. This is normal behavior following a motor vehicle accident in Buffalo. If the other driver refuses to admit fault, blames you for...

If you’ve ever traveled down I-90 during high-traffic hours, you’ve probably seen the devastation one negligent driver can cause. Messy multi-car pileups are common on Buffalo’s busiest roads, but sorting through driver liability is equally sloppy. In chain reaction accidents, such as when multiple rear-end collisions propel vehicles into one...

It happens in a blink. One moment, you’re commuting smoothly up I-190, and the next, your career’s been destroyed by a distracted driver. Millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and few can endure an extended period of disability without their full salaries. At the Steve Foley Law Firm, our...

If another person’s negligence injures you, seek the compensation you’re entitled to in a personal injury claim. If you share fault in the matter, you may believe it violates your right to compensation. But that isn’t how it works in the State of New York. You can pursue compensation for...

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Buffalo, your medical treatment plays a critical role in the final resolution of your claim. Basically, your claim will primarily revolve around medical costs, which will serve as the foundation for many other aspects of the case. Therefore, the details of...

If your vehicle is damaged in a collision, it is typical for an insurance company to send an inspector to snap a few pictures of your car. Besides photos of the damage to your vehicle, other visual evidence may help increase the worth of your case, including pictures of your...

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough, but it gets even more complex when the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance or any at all. In Buffalo, New York, drivers must carry a minimum level of insurance coverage. However, despite these laws, about 4% of drivers in New York...

Following a car accident that was caused by another negligent party, you can legally seek compensation for the losses and injuries you’ve suffered. The type of compensation you can seek in a car accident lawsuit is aimed at making you “whole” again. That means the legal system works to place...

If you are involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, since New York is a “no-fault” state, you will file a claim with your auto carrier first. An issue may arise if your injuries exceed your insurance policy threshold. In this blog, our Buffalo car accident attorneys are here...

Whiplash is a challenging injury that is closely associated with traffic accidents of all kinds, as well as slip and fall accidents. If someone else’s negligence leaves you with a whiplash injury, filing a successful claim is important to your recovery, and to do that, you’re advised to have an...

If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled will hinge on the available evidence, and an important part of this is the accident report. Bringing a successful car accident claim is legally complex, and working...

A multi-vehicle crash can take place in a split second. Similar to the domino effect, one vehicle crashing into another can cause motorists to rear-end drivers in lead vehicles. This can occur even if the other drivers are at a complete stop. A person may sustain severe injuries in a...

Where you go to treat your injuries after an accident will primarily depend on the type and severity of your injury and the circumstances of the accident. For instance, if an ambulance or 911 was called to the scene of the accident, you might probably end up in the emergency...

It depends. Following a motor vehicle accident, your PIP or no-fault auto insurance coverage will cover your losses regardless of who caused the crash. However, you may be concerned that your auto insurance rates might go up when you file your insurance claim. While an accident may impact your insurance...

Being a state famous for its islands and boroughs, New York boasts massive bridges, stunning waterways, highways, and intersecting roadways that are essential elements of the state’s infrastructure. In particular, bridges enable everyone to travel from one island to another for as little time as possible. On the other hand,...

Electric cars can pose additional hazards during crashes, but they may not be the hazards you’re thinking of. The fact is that electric vehicles are relatively new to the car market, and the statistics regarding risk factors aren’t fully fleshed out. Let’s consider what we do know, and if you’ve...

T-bone accidents refer to those car accidents in which one car drives directly into the side of another, creating the shape of a T in the process. These accidents are just as dangerous as they sound, and if you’ve been injured in one, you may have no idea what to...

Rideshare services are now available almost everywhere. These services provide great benefits to the communities they serve and relieve countless drivers of their duties to drive. However, rideshare drivers can also cause accidents, just as any other drivers on the road can. The process for seeking compensation in these rideshare...

New York’s cities are bound by state statute to maintain safe roads. As the seasons change, however, ice, snow, and fluctuating temperatures cause canyons to grow from unsuspecting cracks in cement. The potholes that form can range from a small nuisance on your morning commute to a potential danger to...

It is National Passenger Safety Week! This week, take some time to learn how to keep your passengers safe and stay safe as a passenger yourself.

The holiday season is known for joy and good times with friends and family, but it is also the most dangerous season for drunk driving. If you or a loved one sustains injuries or even death from a drunk driver, you deserve compensation for your sufferance. Learn more here. Contact...

When vehicle occupants are involved in an accident, there is a great possibility of various types of injury. Although, the injuries are organized into two categories: 1. Impact Injuries These injuries occur when a vehicle occupant hits any part of the vehicle’s interior or is thrown outside the car onto the...

Stepping into a car is less safe than you may think. In fact, there are over 5 million car accidents in the U.S. each year. Thankfully, this number is steadily declining compared to recent years, but the risk is still highly prevalent. Learn more here.

Drivers on the road now have more distractions than ever. With the added distractions, being in a car is becoming more and more unsafe. A great way to help combat distracted driving is by using one of these safe driving apps: 1. DriveMode Once your car hits 15mph, this state-of-the-art app silences...

If you are going to make a personal injury claim due to a car accident, you are going to need an accident report. Follow the instructions in the link below to learn how to obtain one to receive the compensation you deserve. More Here

Which seat in the car do you think is safest for your child? If you guessed the middle back, you are correct! In the event of a collision, they will be furthest from any impact or airbags. If you have been in a collision where you and/or your child was...