Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC

09/03/2026

Wet pavement can turn a routine stop into a rear end crash. 🌧️ Rain, road spray, glare, wet leaves, and earlier darkness can all reduce the time drivers have to see and react to hazards.

Federal data show more than 77 percent of weather related crashes occur during rain or mist conditions. Wet roads can also reduce tire grip and increase stopping distance, especially when drivers follow too closely or travel too fast for conditions. 🚗

After a rainy weather crash in Buffalo, document the scene before it changes. Photograph standing water, wet leaves, lane markings, vehicle positions, damage, and visibility conditions. 📸 Nearby surveillance footage, witness information, and dash camera video may also become important.

Deadlines still apply after bad weather crashes. New York no fault notice is generally due within 30 days, qualifying DMV crash reports are generally due within 10 days, and some claims involving municipalities can require notice within 90 days. Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC can help review fault, insurance coverage, evidence, and applicable deadlines. ⚖️

See what rainy fall conditions can mean for drivers and what steps may help protect important evidence: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/rainy-fall-weather-buffalo-car-accidents/

Rainy fall weather can increase car accident risk in Buffalo, New York, because wet pavement can reduce traction while rain, spray, glare, fallen leaves,

09/03/2026

Fault after a motor vehicle accident is not always clear. 🚗 Client interviews and police reports can provide important information, but drivers may still disagree about who caused the collision.

When fault is disputed, additional investigation may help clarify what happened. Investigators can analyze the circumstances, prepare reports, and gather information that may help determine responsibility. 🔎

Other evidence can also matter. Investigators may contact local businesses near the accident scene to look for available camera footage. In certain areas of Buffalo, city cameras may also capture footage that helps show how a collision occurred. 📹

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC works to gather and review available evidence when determining fault in motor vehicle accident cases. Our team considers client accounts, police reports, investigative findings, and available footage when evaluating the circumstances surrounding a crash. ⚖️

If there is a disagreement about who caused your accident, evidence beyond the drivers’ accounts may help provide a clearer picture. Contact our team to discuss what information may be available in your situation.

09/01/2026

Unsafe boat operation can leave the driver responsible for injuries or property damage caused by their actions. ⚓ A boating accident may resemble a motor vehicle crash in one important way: the person operating the vessel can be held accountable for unsafe conduct.

But boating claims do not follow the exact same rules as car accident claims. 🚤 Determining fault can require looking at federal law, federal regulations, and specific safety rules governing the operation of boats.

After a collision, the details of how the vessel was operated matter. Speed, control, and other unsafe actions may become important when determining whether the operator caused the accident and resulting injuries. ⚠️

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC handles boating accident matters for injured people in Buffalo. Our team can examine the circumstances of the collision and the rules that may apply when evaluating whether compensation can be pursued from the driver of the offending vessel. ⚖️

Were you injured because another boat operator acted unsafely? Share your question below or contact our team to discuss the circumstances of your boating accident.

09/01/2026

A work zone backup can appear before you ever see the construction 🚧. In August, narrowed lanes, sudden stops, temporary markings, and overnight projects can turn a routine drive into a serious crash risk.

In 2025, New York reported 572 work zone crashes on state roads, with 87 injuries and three deaths. Work zone crashes on the Thruway system also rose 46 percent from 2024 to 2025. ⚠️

If a crash happens, document the scene before traffic patterns change. Photograph signs, barriers, lane markings, pavement conditions, vehicle positions, and damage 📸. If a truck is involved, record the company name, plate, trailer number, and USDOT number when visible.

Deadlines matter too. New York generally requires no fault notice within 30 days, and a DMV crash report within 10 days when someone is injured or killed, or when damage to one person’s property exceeds $1,000. Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC helps injured people understand what evidence and deadlines may affect a claim in Buffalo.

Truck records, video, witness accounts, and construction documents can disappear quickly, so early preservation may matter. Our team can review the circumstances and explain available options. 📋

Read more about August work zone crash risks and what to do after a collision: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/why-august-construction-zones-increase-truck-car-crash-risks-buffalo/

August often brings active road construction across Buffalo and Western New York. Lane closures, detours, summer travel, commercial deliveries, and

08/27/2026

Hotel surveillance footage can be overwritten before an injured guest knows they may need it. 📹 After a fall, preserving evidence may matter just as much as documenting the injury itself.

Wet lobby floors, loose carpeting, defective stairs, poor lighting, icy entrances, and damaged walkways can create hazards for hotel guests. A fall alone does not establish liability. Evidence may need to show who created the condition, who knew about it, or whether a reasonable inspection should have discovered it.

Photograph the exact hazard and the surrounding area before conditions change. 📸 Report the fall, request an incident report, collect witness information, and preserve the shoes and clothing you were wearing. Inspection logs, cleaning records, work orders, and employee communications may also help establish what happened.

New York generally allows three years to commence a personal injury action, but certain claims against a municipality or public corporation may require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. ⏱️ Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC serves injured people in Buffalo, and our team can review available evidence, responsible parties, and deadlines. ⚖️

Read our full overview of New York hotel slip and fall claims and the evidence that may matter: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/new-york-hotel-resort-slip-and-fall-claim/

Yes. You may be able to file a claim after a slip and fall at a New York hotel or resort when a dangerous condition caused your injury and the responsible

08/27/2026

What you say after a bicycle accident can affect how fault is evaluated. 🚲 After getting appropriate medical care, be cautious about giving detailed statements to police, especially if you are concerned you may share responsibility for what happened.

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC recommends keeping any initial description to police general rather than providing unnecessary specifics. An accident report that records a statement negatively may create complications when the circumstances of the crash are later investigated. ⚠️

Insurance conversations require the same caution. The guidance is to avoid speaking directly with an insurance company about the accident. Even when discussing the incident during medical treatment, provide the necessary history without adding unnecessary specifics about how the collision occurred. 📝

Our team can communicate with insurers, authorities, and other entities investigating the claim. In Buffalo, having those communications handled carefully can help reduce the risk that a statement is interpreted as an admission of greater fault than the circumstances support. ⚖️

If you were injured while riding a bicycle and investigators or insurers are asking questions, contact our team before giving detailed statements. Ask us what information may be appropriate to provide in your situation.

08/25/2026

A left turn, an unchecked blind spot, or loose gravel can put a motorcyclist on the pavement in seconds. 🏍️ Late summer brings construction, heavier traffic, changing school routes, sun glare, and earlier darkness to Buffalo roads.

After a crash, evidence can disappear quickly. 📸 Photograph the vehicles, road surface, debris, traffic controls, skid marks, and visible injuries when your condition allows. Preserve your motorcycle, helmet, clothing, and damaged riding gear before anything is repaired or discarded.

Medical attention matters even when an injury is not immediately obvious. Head trauma, internal bleeding, spinal injuries, fractures, and serious road rash may become clearer after adrenaline or shock subsides. 🏥 Keep medical records, receipts, wage information, and insurance correspondence together.

New York deadlines can also arrive sooner than expected. Most negligence lawsuits for personal injury must be started within three years, while some claims involving a municipality or public authority may require notice within 90 days. ⏱️ Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC can review available evidence and insurance coverage, while our team helps injured riders understand the legal process.

Read our full breakdown of late summer motorcycle accidents, injuries, evidence, insurance issues, and filing deadlines: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/buffalo-motorcycle-accidents-late-summer-causes-injuries/

Late summer keeps many motorcycles on Buffalo roads while commuter traffic, construction, weekend travel, school-related traffic changes, and earlier

08/25/2026

A quick $1,500 insurance offer can come with a much bigger consequence. ⚠️ Signing settlement documents may release your pedestrian injury claim before you understand the full extent of your injuries or losses.

Insurance companies may contact injured pedestrians before they speak with a lawyer and offer money to resolve the claim early. Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC warns against signing those documents without first understanding what you are giving up. ✍️

Once a release is executed, reopening the claim can be extremely difficult. The firm has handled situations where people accepted $1,500 or $2,000, only for the underlying claims to later be valued far higher. That early signature can create a serious obstacle. 🚶

Our team has also raised concerns about this practice with New York State legislators and the governor, seeking changes that would prevent insurers from using these early settlement tactics. For injured pedestrians in Buffalo, the key point is simple: an immediate payment should not rush an important decision. ⚖️

Have you received an early settlement offer after a pedestrian accident? Contact our team with questions before signing anything that could end your claim.

08/20/2026

A summer event injury can become a race against disappearing evidence. 🎡 Spills get cleaned, rides move, tents come down, vendors leave, and surveillance video may be overwritten within hours.

If you are hurt at a fair, concert, carnival, or festival, get medical care first. Then report the incident, ask for the report number, photograph the hazard and surrounding area, identify witnesses, and save tickets, receipts, clothing, and other records. 📸

The deadline can also change depending on who controlled the property. New York generally allows three years for a negligence based personal injury lawsuit, but some claims involving the state, municipalities, public authorities, or other government bodies may require action within 90 days. ⏰ An ordinary incident report may not satisfy a legal notice requirement.

Responsibility may involve more than one party, including a property owner, organizer, vendor, contractor, ride operator, security company, driver, or government entity. Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC helps injured people in Buffalo understand which parties may be involved and what evidence should be preserved. ⚖️

For more information about protecting your options after an injury at a summer event, read our full guide: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/injured-new-york-state-fair-summer-event-legal-options/

An injury at the New York State Fair, a county fair, concert, carnival, food festival, or another summer event may support a personal injury claim when an

08/20/2026

Nursing home facilities in New York are subject to specific rules and regulations governing the care provided to residents. When that care falls short, questions about responsibility may follow. ⚖️

New York has developed standards addressing what is considered reasonable conduct for nursing home employees. Staff training, supervision, and the actions of individual employees can all become important issues when examining a potential nursing home negligence case. 🔎

Residents often depend on facility staff for their daily care and safety. The transcript raises concerns about staffing challenges, training, and whether facilities are properly monitoring employees. When a resident is injured, those circumstances may need careful investigation. 📋

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC represents injured people in Buffalo, including nursing home negligence matters. Our team can review the circumstances surrounding an injury and discuss the information that may be relevant to a potential claim. ⚖️

If you or a loved one was injured in a nursing home and you have concerns about neglect, staff conduct, training, or supervision, contact our team to discuss what happened and ask questions about your situation.