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Common Airbag Injuries and Your Legal Rights After an Accident
9 Jul

Common Airbag Injuries and Your Legal Rights After an Accident

When 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...

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what causes most rear-end accidents
4 Jul

What Causes Most Rear-End Accidents

Across 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...

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what are the consequences if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
2 Jul

What Are the Consequences If You Fail to Stop for a School Bus With Flashing Red Lights?

In 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 ...

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17 Jun

What Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal?

Motorcyclists 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...

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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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15 May

How Many Car Accidents Per Day?

Have you ever wondered how many car accidents per day actually happen across the country? The numbers are more alarming than many realize. At O'Brien & Ford, we have seen firsthand the devastating effects these incid...

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8 May

How to Get Pain and Suffering from a Car Accident

If you’ve been in an auto accident in Buffalo, NY, you might be wondering how to get pain and suffering from car accident compensation. Pain and suffering damages go beyond medical bills or lost wages, addressing the p...

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1 May

How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive?

When a commercial truck accident happens, one of the first questions that comes up is how many hours can a truck driver drive. Fatigue plays a major role in serious collisions involving large trucks, and knowing the limi...

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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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16 Feb

Collision Versus Comprehensive Auto Insurance In New York

Understanding the difference between collision and comprehensive auto insurance is important for every driver in Buffalo, New York. While both types of coverage protect your vehicle, they cover different kinds of damag...

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