Common Tourist-Related Injuries
Serving Buffalo, New York
Tourist injuries that take place in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls area are often similar to those that happen to residents. The potential for accidents, however, can increase for tourists because they are constantly ‘on the move’ and usually unfamiliar with their surroundings. If the negligence is caused by a state or municipal agency or employer, a notice of claim will have to be timely filed or you may lose your right to recover your losses.
Common Tourist-Related Accidents
The most common tourist-related accidents take place while they are participating in tourist activities – like visiting museums, taking boat or bus tours, eating at restaurants, or traveling to and from these locations of interest.
- Car accidents: the risk for car accidents can increase because tourists are often driving unfamiliar rental cars. This can make it harder to avoid a potential collision, especially one that is not his or her fault.
- Bus accidents: the risk for a bus accident can increase because many tourists go on trips in large vans and buses that are more apt than other vehicles to roll-over in accidents.
- Watercraft and boat accidents: while visiting the Niagara Falls and Great Lakes areas, many tourists decide to take boat tours or spend time on personal watercrafts like jet skis.
- Falls or dangerous premises accidents: while traveling through the Buffalo area, tourists may encounter unsafe or dangerous premises (e.g. icy steps, uneven flooring).
- Aviation or airline related injuries
Common Tourist-Related Injuries
Due to the large variety of accidents that can occur, common tourist-related injuries can include any of the following:
- Broken bones
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Sprains
- Lacerations
- Brain injuries and concussion
- Burns
If you have been injured through no fault of your own while visiting the Niagara Falls or Buffalo, New York area, you should call the tourist injury lawyers of John Feroleto Attorneys at Law. Using our many years of experience, we will protect your rights, ensure the guilty party is held accountable and get you the compensation you deserve.
We work on a contingency basis, so don’t hesitate to schedule a complimentary case evaluation with us today.
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