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Key Takeaways Accelerating may help avoid rear-end collisions from distracted or tailgating drivers. Speeding up can help avoid side-impact collisions at intersections. Matching traffic speed during merging ca...
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Is it illegal to drive with headphones in New York? Absolutely. The law prohibits using headphones or earbuds that cover both ears while operating a motor vehicle, including motorcycles and bicycles. This regulation ensu...
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Crashing a motorcycle can leave more than just dents and broken parts. For many riders, the most painful damage is to their skin. Road rash from a motorcycle accident isn’t just a scrape, it can tear through multiple s...
read moreMost people don’t expect a split second on the road to change their life, but for those who suffer facial trauma in a collision, that’s exactly what happens. Injuries to the face can be especially painful and emotion...
read moreTeenage driving accidents are an unfortunate reality across the U.S., and families in Buffalo, NY are not exempt. The consequences of these crashes can be devastating. At O'Brien & Ford, we’ve seen firsthand the he...
read moreIf 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...
read moreWhen airbags deploy during a car crash, they’re meant to save lives — and they do. But in some cases, the devices designed to protect you can leave behind serious harm. At O’Brien & Ford, we’ve handled cas...
read moreAcross Buffalo, NY, rear-end collisions remain one of the most frequent types of car accidents. Whether traveling through city neighborhoods or on busy local routes, a sudden jolt from behind is more common than most dri...
read moreIn Buffalo and across New York State, failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights is more than a traffic violation. It is a serious offense that endangers children and carries real legal consequences. Many ...
read moreMotorcyclists face a high risk every time they ride. Unlike drivers in enclosed vehicles, riders have little protection in crashes, making them more vulnerable to serious or fatal injuries. What percent of motorcycle acc...
read moreAt 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...
read moreUnderstanding 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...
read moreA 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...
read more6In 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 ...
read moreImagine 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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