Buffalo Car Accident Case Results
After a car accident in Buffalo, the Southtowns, the Northtowns, or anywhere in Erie County, we know that even a minor accident can be devastating. When you’re looking for a car accident attorney, you need a reliable, local, and compassionate firm with proof that they have what it takes to represent you in your car accident claim. Below, we’ve compiled some of our Buffalo car accident case results. Each case is unique, and damages can vary in each case. If you have any questions about this case or your own circumstances, our attorneys are here to help you.
Our client was driving home from a Sunday visit with family when another driver turned into his lane on Southwestern Boulevard, causing a head on collision. He was knocked unconscious, suffered multiple broken bones and sustained significant lacerations to his head. When the other driver and the insurance company tried to shift blame, the team obtained witness accounts, on board vehicle data recordings, nearby surveillance video, photographs and technical analysis from collision experts to reconstruct the crash. After fault was proven, the insurer disputed the seriousness of the injuries and offered $550,000. Our team continued negotiating and obtained a $1,200,000 settlement in a matter of months.
Our client was a passenger in a work truck that was clearing snow in Orchard Park, when they got into an accident. They sustained lower back injuries that resulted in two stage anterior and posterior lumbar fusion. These injuries progressed after failing conservative care which led to a major operation in 2024. A key challenge was coordinating the claim alongside workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and the need for plaintiff funding. The team held regular meetings and communicated with the client to chart a course for his financial affairs while the case was pending, and recovered $950,000 under a $975,000 policy.
Our client was injured in a car crash in Lancaster, New York, in early 2021 and later needed lower spine surgery. He injured both his neck and back in the crash. His neck with proper medical care, thankfully, returned to baseline within about three months, but his low back pain and radiculopathy resisted chiropractic care, physical therapy, and injections. A spine surgeon performed a laminectomy in December 2021. The defense tried to disparage our case based on the client’s prior crashes, and our trial team was able to prevent that evidence from being admitted before trial. After an initial $70,000 offer and a later $200,000 offer were rejected, the team obtained summary judgment on liability and serious injury and delivered opening arguments in October 2023. The case settled for $825,000 during jury deliberations.
$750,000 Verdict in Rear-end Car Accident on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda
Sheridan Drive tends to be busy and cases like these show the importance of receiving prompt medical care. Our client was rear-ended while traveling at a low speed on Sheridan Drive. Despite the low speed, our client needed both neck and back surgeries. The insurance company didn’t want to properly compensate our client. At Richmond Vona, we are a trial-ready firm meaning that we have the expertise and resources available to take your case to trial. Through zealous representation, we were able to secure a verdict at trial of $750,000 to help our client recover.
$420,000 Major Amherst Intersection Accident
Our young client was at a major intersection in Amherst when, out of nowhere, a reckless driver came through the intersection, ran a stop sign while speeding. This caused our client to have a spinal injury, specifically disc issues, which required injections in the short-term and disc replacement surgery as they aged. Our team knows that after a car accident, we have to think of not only how this impacts your life now but also how it is going to impact your future.. We were also able to help our client obtain their medical records for their own accord and to ensure they got a fair settlement that accounted for the need for surgery. Throughout this case, we communicated frequently and clearly with our client to ensure they were doing okay, understanding what’s happening and what our next steps are, and why we recommend what we recommend.
Another driver failed to stop in time on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst and caused a rear-end collision. The crash caused wrist and spinal injuries that required significant medical care, including carpal tunnel surgery and ongoing treatment with injections. Rear-end accidents are often treated as minor, even when they lead to serious injuries. Insurance companies may try to move cases along without fully compensating the injuries you received and addressing the damages caused. We approached this case with a clear focus on the injuries and their impact on our client’s life. From the beginning, we documented her condition, treatment, and recovery to the time the case closed. The case ultimately settled for nearly $318,000 two months before trial. This result reflects the strength of the case and the work that our team put into preparing it.
A driver made an unsafe turn during a routine drive through Buffalo and caused a collision that left our client needing back surgery. The crash caused a serious lower back injury that ultimately required surgery. The case was complicated by the client’s earlier spine injuries and prior surgeries, which insurers used to try to argue that a crash did not cause the new injury. The team presented clear medical documentation distinguishing the prior condition from the injury caused by this collision. The at-fault driver carried a $300,000 policy and the case resolved for the full policy limits.
Our client was injured in a motor vehicle crash in Williamsville, New York, and sustained head and neck injuries. She was not a surgical candidate but suffered from headaches and a cervical disc herniation. She was treated conservatively with multiple providers and improved slowly. An affidavit that our team obtained from her rehabilitation medicine specialist was instrumental in persuading the excess carrier to substantially increase its settlement offer. The case resolved after the lawsuit was filed but before any depositions were taken.
$190,000 Hamburg Route 62 T-Bone Accident
While our client was driving down Route 62 in Hamburg, a driver was making a left-hand turn into a plaza and failed to see our client driving straight, turning directly into them. Due to the unique circumstances of this case, our client opted out of surgery. We worked diligently to provide the documentation possible to the arbitration team to show the extent of our client’s injuries. Our team didn’t accept anything less than the maximum available during arbitration. At Richmond Vona, we work in teams of two to three legal professionals, including an attorney. Our teamwork, combined with our diligence, helped us secure the maximum amount of compensation available to our client through arbitration.
$180,000 Rear-End Accident on North French Road in Amherst
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver in Amherst, New York, on North French Road. Sadly, we see distracted driving cause accidents frequently, and when it does you need a dedicated team by your side. Our client first contacted another firm that they didn’t feel was fully fighting for them. We were able to take over the case and successfully secure compensation for our client while taking their future well-being into consideration. Rear-end accidents often cause delayed pain, which disc bulges tend to cause. Our client ended up having pain due to disc bulges, which luckily didn’t require surgery in this instance.
Our client was driving on the thruway as part of their daily drive when a commercial truck rear-ended them. As a result of the crash, our client suffered disc bulge injuries that can cause significant pain and affect mobility. Although surgery was not required, the injuries still required proper care and treatment.
After an accident like this, many people are left unsure where to turn. At Richmond Vona, we believe our role goes beyond pursuing compensation. We also work to ensure our clients receive the medical care and support they need to begin their recovery. In this case, we helped connect our client with trusted medical providers who were able to provide quality treatment.
One of the key turning points in this case was obtaining dashcam footage from the other vehicle involved in the crash. The video clearly showed how the accident occurred and confirmed that the other driver was responsible for rear-ending our client.Rather than allowing the case to drag on through prolonged litigation, the matter was ultimately resolved during mediation. By presenting the evidence and advocating for our client’s interests, our team was able to reach a resolution that reflected the impact the accident had on our client’s life. The case concluded with a $130,000 settlement.
With how harsh winters can be here, the season to ride your bike can seem so short. One day, our client decided to ride their bike to an office building on Sheridan Drive where they were struck by a car while leaving the plaza. Our client’s injury was bad enough to require surgery to stabilize her ankle. Thankfully, she was diligent in her recovery and healed well, needing no prolonged medical care. Our client had a straightforward negligence case against the driver for her bicycle accident. Attorney Kristopher Schwarzmueller communicated clearly with her from the beginning about what she could recover for her injuries. Thankfully, Kris and his team were able to exceed those expectations, securing a $125,000 settlement for her and her family.
$115,000 Cheektowaga Car Accident on Walden Avenue
One day, a past client of ours was driving down Walden Avenue, when they got into a car accident that required extensive shoulder surgery due to a shoulder tear. Previously, this past client had been in an accident and called Richmond Vona. They then were connected to Attorney Brian Alterio, native of Niagara Falls. This client trusted Brian and the Richmond Vona team extensively that whenever their family or friends got into car accidents or wrongfully injured in the greater Buffalo area, they knew who to call. We were able to recover $115,000 when our client who we’ve built a longstanding relationship with was injured.
One day on Main Street in Downtown Buffalo, our client was driving when a delivery driver turned left and hit them. Our client had suffered a shoulder tear and knew who to call when the unexpected happened to her, Richmond Vona. At first, the delivery driver’s insurance company attempted to ignore both our team’s notices and lawsuits. It went as far as the owner of the company attempted to avoid identifying themselves. This case was about persistence and maintaining stellar communication and empathizing with our client throughout their case.
$100,000 Max Policy Amherst Right-of-Way Accident
Our client was driving in Amherst when someone failed to yield the right of way and took a left right in front of our client, causing a T-Bone accident. Our client suffered herniated discs throughout their neck and back, which required significant medical attention as soon as possible, with a potential surgery in their future. The driver who carelessly turned right ignored oncoming traffic, forever impacting our client’s life. Despite our client’s injuries, he was able to continue to work as a regional manager at a large corporation, a position he worked himself up from a very entry level position over many years. This led to the insurance carrier attempting to minimize the effect of injuries he had. Due to SUM coverage being available, our team advised the client to hold out for the full policy, which our client agreed to along with arbitration. Every recommendation our team made to our client came with expertise, reasoning, and trust. By working and communicating with our client, we were able to secure the maximum coverage available.
$100,000 Max Policy Mapleton Road Pedestrian Accident
Our client was a child walking home from school, when a driver failed to keep a lookout on such a major and dangerous road, especially during school hours. The driver hit our client with their vehicle while they were walking home from school, and broke one of our client’s legs, which required surgery. We were able to work quickly with the child and their parents to get their medical records quickly to secure a quick resolution for the policy limits available.
$100,000 Max Policy Amherst Rear-End Case
Our client was rear-ended in Amherst, New York due to another driver not keeping a proper lookout. After they were rear-ended, they went to a local medical provider who recommended they call our team. From the start, our team was able to talk to the client to get their side of the story, work with their medical provider, who referred us, and refer her out to other community providers and resources we trust. Sadly, although her current pain was being managed, it was likely that she would need surgery in the future. We were able to fight for our client and her future, securing the maximum available compensation.