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18 Mar

Understanding Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents

Key Takeaways Pedestrian accidents often cause severe injuries because the body absorbs the full force of impact without protection. The most common injuries include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries such as...

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6 Mar

Can You Sue Someone for Emotional Distress?

Key Takeaways Emotional distress claims require proof of severe psychological harm caused by wrongful conduct. Intentional infliction requires extreme conduct, intent or recklessness, and severe emotional injury....

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9 Feb

Understanding Soft Tissue Injury in Car Accidents

Pain after a collision does not always mean broken bones. Many Buffalo drivers deal with ongoing discomfort in the neck, back, shoulders, or joints, even when X-rays come back clear. A soft tissue injury from a car accid...

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22 Jan

Does Physical Therapy Increase a Personal Injury Settlement?

Recovering from a serious accident often requires more than emergency treatment alone. Many injured people in Buffalo need ongoing rehabilitation before they can regain strength, mobility, or return to work. A common que...

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11 Sep

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

A slip and fall can happen in an instant, often leaving you shaken, injured, and unsure of your next steps. In those critical moments, knowing what to do after a slip-and-fall accident can help protect your health and le...

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20 Aug

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take

Most people want to know how long the legal process might last after a serious motorcycle accident or other injury. At O’Brien & Ford, we often hear concerns about timing, especially from clients who are facing mou...

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11 Jul

If Someone Falls on the Sidewalk in Front of Your House, Are You Liable?

If someone falls on the sidewalk in front of your house are you liable? It depends on the circumstances. Liability is typically tied to who was responsible for maintaining the sidewalk and whether negligence played a rol...

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14 Jun

Exploring the Causes and Dangers of Trampoline-Related Injuries

At O’Brien & Ford, we’ve seen firsthand how seemingly innocent backyard activities can lead to devastating trampoline injuries. With the popularity of trampolines on the rise in Buffalo and surrounding areas, mor...

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13 Jun

What Is a Degloving Injury?

Understanding what a degloving injury is begins with acknowledging the trauma such an event brings. When skin and underlying tissue are forcibly torn from the body, the result is more than a surface wound—it’s a medi...

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11 Jun

Common Types of Burn Injuries and Their Causes

A single moment, whether in the kitchen, at work, or on the road, can cause a burn that changes everything. These injuries vary widely in both severity and cause. Understanding the types of burn injury, from surface-leve...

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6 Jun

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way?

6In a city like Buffalo, where people walk alongside busy traffic every day, one question often comes up after someone is injured: Do pedestrians always have the right-of-way? Many assume the answer is yes, but New York ...

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26 May

Are Slip and Fall Cases Hard to Win?

Imagine slipping on a wet grocery store floor or an icy Buffalo sidewalk. In an instant, you are injured and left facing doctors, insurers, and the stress of lost income. It is a situation that leaves many people wonderi...

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22 May

What Percent of Neck Injuries Are Caused by Car Accidents?

When discussing neck injuries, it's important to recognize how often they stem from car accidents. What percent of neck injuries are caused by car accidents? While there's no exact percentage, studies show that motor veh...

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24 Feb

Delayed Concussion Symptoms

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control, around 190 U.S. citizens die from TBI-related injuries every day. Most concussions are minor injuries, but getting t...

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15 Feb

The Top 10 Meanest Dog Breeds

Key Takeaways No dog breed is inherently aggressive, with behavior varying within breeds. Pit bulls are often bred for aggression and have a strong bite force. Rottweilers have protective traits and a higher bite ...

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