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How to File an MV-104 NY Accident Report
MV-104 is New York State’s official accident reporting form. For many collisions, you’re required to fill one out. It contains important information about a crash, which may be relevant to any insurance claims you may file. O’Brien & Ford PC helps people who have suffered injuries in auto accidents in NY. Our car accident attorneys…
Read MoreNY “Serious Injury” Threshold Explained
In New York State, if you have a serious injury, as defined by law, it can have a significant impact on your car accident claim. It may qualify you to step outside of NY’s no-fault car insurance system and seek damages from an at-fault driver. Auto accident cases involving serious injuries are often complex, and…
Read MoreWhat Dog Has the Strongest Bite Force? Complete Ranking & PSI Chart
A dog attack can turn frightening fast, and the breed involved often decides how severe the injuries become. O’Brien & Ford works with dog bite victims across Buffalo, New York, and one…
Read MoreWhat Is an ATV Accident?
O’Brien & Ford represents Buffalo riders after ATV crashes, and many clients ask the same question: what does the ATV accident meaning cover under New York law? An ATV accident is any…
Read MoreI Was a Passenger in a Car Accident: Who Do I Sue?
O’Brien & Ford knows that being a passenger during a car accident carries its own confusion about legal rights. Injured riders often ask the same question first: if I was a passenger in…
Read MoreSlip and Fall in a Grocery Store
A slip and fall in a grocery store can happen without warning, and the injuries are often more serious than the moment lets on. These cases hinge on documentation, timing, and legal knowledge most…
Read MoreDoes Liability Insurance Cover Hitting a Deer in New York?
Drivers across Western New York know that Buffalo-area roads carry real wildlife hazards, especially after dark and along rural stretches of Erie County. When a deer crosses your path, the damage…
Read MoreWhat Is Car Insurance Bodily Injury Liability Coverage in New York?
Understanding car insurance bodily injury liability can shape every decision made after a Buffalo car accident. New York requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $25,000 per person and $50,000…
Read MoreWhat Are the Main Causes of Deaths and Injuries on Scaffolds?
Scaffold accidents do not announce themselves. One shift, a worker is doing his job at elevation; the next, he is on the ground with injuries that may never fully heal. The main causes of deaths…
Read MoreWhy Is Night Driving Dangerous?
Night driving is dangerous because limited visibility, driver fatigue, and impaired motorists create conditions that daylight driving rarely produces. While roughly a quarter of all driving in New…
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