The Buffalo News recently published a report on a $2.1 million settlement that attorney Melissa Wischerath obtained on behalf of her client, who was the victim of a car crash.
A car driven by the victim in this matter was struck by a pickup truck, which had been stolen by a group of teenagers. The teenagers were attempting to flee from an Amherst Police Officer, who was pursuing the stolen vehicle at a high rate of speed.
As reported by The Buffalo News, a lawsuit was filed against the Town of Amherst and asserted that the officer’s high-speed chase was reckless and in violation of the town’s police pursuit policy. The article notes that the Amherst Police Department’s policy states “that duty to avoid damage or injury to innocent third parties is superior to that of pursuit or emergency response.”
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Pedestrian Safety Awareness and Pedestrian Accident FAQs
As we move into the time of year where the days get shorter and daylight savings time comes to an end, it is particularly important to take note of factors that jeopardize pedestrian safety. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation has declared October as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month.
Pedestrian accidents a common occurrence. According to the latest data from National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, one pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes in accidents on roads across the United States. In New York State, over 25% of all traffic fatalities were pedestrians.
To help with enhancing awareness of pedestrian safety, attorney Taylor Golba provided answers to some frequently asked questions regarding pedestrian accidents. Continue reading below for Taylor Golba’s answers to important pedestrian accident questions, followed by additional information and tips for pedestrian safety.
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25 Attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria Named to the Edition of 2025 Super Lawyers
The law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP is proud to announce that twenty-five of the firm’s attorneys have been named to 2025’s New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition. No more than five percent of the lawyers in a state are selected to Super Lawyers.
Four attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria were ranked in the Top 50 among all attorneys named to 2025’s New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition. In addition, nine attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria were named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition’s Rising Stars list.
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