Lockport, New York, Car Accident Lawyers

Top Rated Car Accident Lawyers In Lockport, New York.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s Experienced Attorneys Want to Help You Obtain Maximum Compensation for the Injuries You Sustained in Your Lockport, New York Car Accident.

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Lockport, New York is a small city in Niagara County that became well-known after the Erie Canal was built. Lockport, New York is named after the locksets used in the Erie Canal ports. Lockport is a relatively small city, with a population of 20,000. The population began to slowly decline in 1960 and continues to decrease. In spite of its size, Lockport, New York has a number of busy intersections and roads that have caused fatal collisions.

If you, or a loved one, were involved in a car accident in Lockport, New York, call our top rated attorneys for a free consultation today at 716-839-3939. The major roadways in Lockport, New York that may result in serious collisions are as follows:

1. Ridge Road;
2. West Main Street;
3. West Avenue;
4. High Street;
5. Old Niagara Road;
6. Clinton Street;
7. Route 31;
8. Route 93;
9. South Transit Road; and
10. Dysinger Road.

Since 1999, Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his experienced team of trial lawyers have secured over $175,000,000 dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients in Lockport, New York; Buffalo, New York; Niagara Falls, New York and throughout New York State. We are proud to represent clients in Lockport, New York. We want to help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries. There is never a fee unless we win for you. Never settle for less! Call now at 716-839-3939.

What Collisions Have Occurred In Lockport, New York?

In 2018, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 56% of head-on collisions resulted in fatalities. The fatality rate was followed by side-impact collisions at 23% and rear-end collisions at 6%. There were two fatal, head-on collisions in Lockport, New York in the past few years: one collision occurred on Route 93 and the other on Dysinger Road.

The most common types of car accidents include:

1. Head-on collisions;
2. Rear-end collisions;
3. Side-impact collisions;
4. Rollover collisions;
5. Multi-vehicle collisions;
6. Fatal collisions; and
7. Low-speed collisions.

The speed and point-of-impact of the vehicles can drastically change the gravity of a car accident and the injuries sustained. The following factors may determine the severity of damages to the person(s) and the vehicle(s) involved:

1. Were they wearing seat belts?
2. Were they ejected from the vehicle?
3. Were they facing straight ahead in their seats?
4. Were their bodies turned in a certain direction?
5. Were they bracing for the collision?
6. Was anyone drinking?
7. Were the vehicles equipped with airbags?
8. What were the road conditions?
9. At what rate of speed were the vehicles traveling?

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration found that using a seatbelt in the front seat can decrease the chances of fatality by 45% and reduce the chance of serious injury by 50%. The driver and passenger(s) in a vehicle should follow standard safety precautions to limit the possibility of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a Lockport, New York car accident.

Where Can You Treat After A Lockport, New York Car Accident?

In the City of Lockport, there are two main facilities available for emergency medical treatment. Namely, Eastern Niagara Hospital and Eastern Niagara Hospital: Express Care. The Eastern Niagara Hospital has a 24-hour emergency room, trauma rooms, operating suites, and board-certified physicians available. The following care centers and fire departments are accessible in Lockport, New York:

1. Eastern Niagara Hospital: Lockport Site is located on East Avenue in Lockport, New York 14094;
2. Eastern Niagara Hospital: Express Care is located on South Transit Road in Lockport, New York 14094;
3. Lockport Fire Department is located on Locks Plaza in Lockport, New York 14094; and
4. Twin City Ambulance: Lockport Quarters is located on Washburn Street in Lockport, New York 14094.

Police officers that respond to Lockport, New York car accidents could be either the local or state police. The two police departments stationed in Lockport, New York are as follows:

1. Lockport Police Department, located on Locks Plaza in Lockport, New York 14094; and
2. New York State Police: Lockport Barracks, located on Dysinger Road in Lockport, New York 14094.

Our Lockport, New York car accident lawyers have represented countless clients in serious personal injury claims. Jed Dietrich, Esq. is recognized as a Best Lawyer of America. We want you to have the most experienced car accident lawyers working on your claim. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. always strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to our clients in Lockport, New York. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has been paid $1 million dollars, or more, over 44 times by insurance companies on behalf of his clients in Lockport, New York; Niagara Falls, New York; Rochester, New York and throughout New York State.

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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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