Hamburg, New York, Car Accident Lawyers

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s Top Rated Lawyers Fight for the Best Results for People Injured in Car Accidents in the Village of Hamburg, New York.

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The Village of Hamburg is a small, quaint hamlet within the Town of Hamburg, New York. Known for pioneering the use of traffic circles in Western New York, Hamburg has replaced many of its four-way intersections with circular roundabouts over the last few years. While a traffic circle provides for faster, more efficient traffic flow, it can also introduce new challenges. In comparison to standard stop-sign or traffic light intersections, traffic circles reduce car accidents, in areas that previously had a traffic light or stop sign, by 37% and injury crashes by 75%.

However, drivers that are not familiar with traffic circles may find them confusing and make critical mistakes that result in car accidents in the Village of Hamburg. The most common safety concerns for traffic circles include:

1. Incorrect merging;
2. Improper speed;
3. Stopping abruptly;
4. Cutting across the traffic circle; and
5. Bicyclists and pedestrians in the traffic circle.

If you were the victim of a car accident in Hamburg, New York, call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. for a FREE consultation at 716-839-3939. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has battled to obtain over $175 million dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients in Hamburg, New York and throughout New York State. Our lawyers are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week to speak to you about your car accident claim. We are here to help you!

Common Car Accident Types in the Village of Hamburg, New York

While navigating a traffic circle, it is sometimes difficult to see pedestrians in front of other vehicles. These vehicles may stop or slow down abruptly if pedestrians cross in front of them. It is important to stay alert and to drive cautiously through traffic circles to avoid potential rear-end accidents.

Rear-end collisions are the most common collisions to occur in traffic circles. These types of accidents frequently take place in traffic circles when vehicles abruptly stop before entering and exiting. In some cases, vehicles stop before entering and exiting traffic circles to allow pedestrians to cross. However, inexperienced drivers often stop before merging into or out of the traffic circle for no reason other than their lack of understanding of the associated traffic rules.

HAVE YOU, OR A LOVED ONE, BEEN INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT IN THE VILLAGE OF HAMBURG, NEW YORK?

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How can I Prevent Collisions in Roundabouts in the Village of Hamburg, New York?

Roundabouts can be intimidating for drivers who are unfamiliar with them. The New York State Department of Transportation provides the following recommendations on how to use a traffic circle correctly:

1. Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians;
2. Maintain a speed of approximately 15 to 20 miles per hour, when weather and traffic conditions permit you to do so;
3. Use your blinker to warn other drivers before you exit;
4. Yield the right-of-way to the vehicles that are already in the traffic circle;
5. If it is safe to do so, enter the traffic circle without stopping first; and
6. Look to the left for oncoming traffic before entering the traffic circle;

The Village of Hamburg, New York, is very close to Lake Erie, which creates winter weather challenges. Occasionally, drivers will approach traffic circles faster than appropriate. If the ground is icy, snowy, or slushy, it could cause a vehicle to slide through the traffic circle. An icy traffic circle could cause a vehicle to drift unintentionally, slide, or fishtail. Traffic circle speeds should always be below 20 miles per hour and take into account the current weather conditions. If you were a victim of a Hamburg, New York car accident, call our expert Hamburg, New York car accident attorneys at 716-839-3939. We offer free consultations!

What Should I do After a Car Accident in the Village of Hamburg?

If possible, you should safely exit the traffic circle or roadway. You should also call the local Hamburg, New York police. The Village of Hamburg has its own police department located on Main Street in Hamburg, New York 14075. Mercy Ambulatory Care Center in Orchard Park, New York is the closest medical care facility if you are injured in an accident in Hamburg, New York. The Mercy Ambulatory Care Center is a licensed hospital that provides 24-hour emergency room services, laboratory services, wound care, and diagnostic testing.

After you obtain medical treatment, you should consult with an attorney at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. at 716-839-3939 to protect your legal rights. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer for his aggressive, tenacious and hardworking approach to car accident lawsuits. It would be best if you had the most experienced attorneys on your team when fighting a car accident claim. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has obtained over $1,000,000, or more, over 44 times on behalf of his clients in Hamburg, New York; Niagara Falls, New York; Rochester, New York, and throughout New York State. Call our office today to speak with our top rated Hamburg, New York car accident attorneys.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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