Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC

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.

08/18/2026

A school bus injury may trigger a 30 day insurance deadline and, in some cases, a 90 day notice deadline. ⏱️ Waiting can also mean losing video, GPS data, or other electronic records that may be routinely overwritten.

After a school bus accident, focus first on your child’s medical care. Symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, mood changes, or trouble sleeping may become more noticeable later. 🩺 Keep track of treatment, school absences, missed activities, and changes in behavior.

Parents should also document the bus number, route, driver’s name, location, date, and time. Save photos, damaged belongings, medical bills, insurance letters, and witness contact information. 📋 Avoid posting medical updates or statements about fault on social media.

New York no fault notice generally must be submitted within 30 calendar days. Claims involving certain public entities may require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC helps families in Buffalo identify applicable insurers, preserve evidence, and understand deadlines. ⚖️ Each claim depends on its specific facts.

Read our full guide to school bus accident injuries, deadlines, evidence, and steps parents can consider: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/school-bus-accident-injuries-new-york-parents/

If your child is hurt in a New York school bus accident, seek appropriate medical care, report the incident, and preserve available evidence. New York

08/18/2026

Choosing a personal injury attorney based on a commercial or billboard alone can leave important questions unanswered. Before signing anything, interview the attorney, ask questions, and research who may be handling your case. 🔎

One key question is whether the attorney actually takes cases to trial. Insurance companies know which attorneys are willing to go to court and which attorneys primarily settle cases. ⚖️ That distinction can matter when an insurer evaluates how firmly a claim may be pursued.

Ask about trial experience and how the attorney approaches settlement offers. A lawyer who is prepared for trial can continue pursuing the case when an offer does not fairly resolve the claim. 📋 Choosing counsel should involve more than name recognition.

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC serves injured people in Buffalo. Our team believes prospective clients should understand who they are hiring and whether that attorney is prepared to follow the case through litigation when appropriate.

Before choosing an attorney, what questions are you planning to ask about trial experience and dealing with insurance companies? Contact our team to discuss what you should consider before making that decision.

08/15/2026

This week - $4,500,000 resolution of a Motor Vehicle Accident. Several months ago, the defendants in this case offered $1,500,000 to settle this case - which was rejected. More recently, the offer was increased to $2,700,000 - which was rejected. Finally, with only weeks left until jury selection, the insurance companies capitulated - and resolved the case for a proper value.

08/13/2026

A stopped school bus with flashing red lights means traffic from either direction must stop. 🚌 New York DMV guidance says drivers should stop at least 20 feet away and remain stopped until the bus moves again or they are directed to proceed.

Late August can change familiar driving patterns before classes fully resume. Athletic practices, orientations, registration events, new bus routes, and pickup lines can create sudden stops and congestion near schools. 🚸 Leaving earlier and increasing following distance can give you more time to react.

If a crash happens, document vehicle positions, crosswalks, bus stops, witnesses, and nearby cameras. 📸 Bus footage, school surveillance, dash cameras, and business recordings may be overwritten or deleted, making early preservation important.

Insurance deadlines can also start quickly. Written notice of a New York no-fault claim is generally due within 30 days. Medical bills generally have a 45-day submission deadline, while lost-earnings claims generally have a 90-day deadline. ⏱️ Different rules may apply depending on the circumstances.

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC helps injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and families in Buffalo understand the issues that may follow a school-related collision. Our team can review the specific circumstances.

See our back-to-school crash safety and claims guide: https://www.wnyinjurylawyers.com/back-to-school-car-accidents-buffalo-august-driving-risks/

Back-to-school car accidents in Buffalo become a greater concern in late August as familiar routes begin to change. School buses return to neighborhood