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Joint and Dislocation Injuries

Published on: July 8, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

7-8-25-joint-and-dislocation-injuries-300x202 Joint and dislocation injuries often do not receive the attention they deserve.

Although many people make the mistake of thinking that these types of injuries are minor, they can be debilitating and take a significant toll on accident victims’ quality of life. Recovery often entails time away from work, physical rehabilitation, and a big enough bank account to pay down thousands of dollars in medical bills.

However, you may not have to pay out-of-pocket for your recovery.

Disfiguring Injuries

Published on: July 1, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

7-1-25-disfiguring-injury-300x203 Some injuries never fully heal.

Although you cannot go back and change the outcome of an accident, you do not have to bear the burden of recovery alone. If you have suffered scarring, burns, or other disfiguring injuries in a Buffalo, New York, accident, our experienced team of personal injury lawyers could help you obtain the compensation you need to reclaim your independence and begin rebuilding your life.

Here is what you need to know about disfiguring injuries in New York state:

Paralysis Injuries

Published on: June 24, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

6-24-25-paralysis-injuries-300x164 Paralysis affects millions of men, women, and children across the country.

However, “paralysis” does not refer to a specific condition so much as a spectrum of medical signs and symptoms. Paralysis can disrupt lives in very different ways, with some cases requiring much more intensive care than others.

Here’s what you need to know about paralysis and your right to recovery after an accident:

Airbag Injuries

Published on: June 17, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

6-17-25-airbag-injury-300x200 Airbags are life-saving devices, but can expand with enough force to inflict bruises and break bones.

Here’s what you need to know about airbag injuries, defects, and your right to a fair recovery:

Airbags Are The Lesser Of Two Evils

Is Small Claims Court Right For Me?

Published on: June 3, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

6-3-25-small-claims-court-300x200 You should never have to pay out-of-pocket for an accident you know was not your fault.

However, obtaining the compensation you need after a personal injury accident is not always easy.

Even if you have great insurance, most policies still have a limit. This limit may not be sufficient to cover the cost of intensive medical treatment, physical rehabilitation, or reduced income from work. Taking another motorist to small claims court could be a relatively straightforward and risk-free way to recover additional damages from an at-fault driver or negligent landlord. Still, it may not be the best choice for somebody who has sustained a significant loss.

What To Do, And What To Avoid, After Being Injured In An Accident

Published on: April 29, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

4-29-25-do-do-not-300x129 If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t be left paying the costs out of your pocket. Under New York state law, accident victims often have a right to recover damages from the person or party who caused their injuries. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you could be entitled to significant compensation, both for your existing losses and your long-term needs.

However, the steps you take after being involved in an accident could impact your claim’s chances of success. Here’s what to do—and what to avoid—after being injured in a New York personal injury accident:

5 Steps To Take After An Accident

I Signed A Waiver. Will That Prevent Me From Filing A Lawsuit?

Published on: April 9, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

4-9-25-liability-waiver-300x200 Liability waivers differ in language and terms, but most serve a similar purpose: protecting at least one party from legal claims resulting from accidental injury. If you sign a waiver, you are, in effect, relinquishing your right to file a lawsuit or initiate other legal action.

Making Sense of Liability Waivers

Most liability waivers contain the following components:

Local Statistics On Personal Injuries

Published on: February 25, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

New York State’s Safety Snapshot

Almost every state in the country has seen a rise in accident rates since 2020.

New York, unfortunately, is no exception to this worrying trend. Traffic-related injuries and fatalities have surged from one year to the next, with 2022 listed as the most dangerous year for road accidents in the last decade.

How To Get Compensation For Wrongful Death After A Drowning Accident

Published on: November 12, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

11-12-24-Wrongful-Death-300x200 Drowning Accidents and Wrongful Death Damages

Standing in Wrongful Death Claims

In New York State, only the executor of the decedent’s estate has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The executor is the person, or party, who has been nominated to initiate probate, manage estate assets, and distribute inheritances. Executors are often nominated in a last will and testament, but they may be appointed by a surrogate’s court if no will and testament was executed.

A Brief Overview of Wrongful Death Claims

Published on: August 6, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

8-6-24-wrongful-death-300x200 Slip-and-fall accidents can have many different outcomes.

Suppose an accident survivor sustains serious injuries through no fault of their own. In that case, they are often entitled to file a claim for compensation that can be used to pay for medical debt, replace lost income from work, and mitigate mental anguish. These claims typically take either of the following forms:

A personal injury lawsuit; or