Lockport, NY (November 9, 2026) – Two cars collided in a T-bone crash at Washburn Street and East Avenue, Lockport firefighters said.
Firefighters responded to the Niagara County crash on November 9, and injuries were not specified.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
What Drivers and Passengers Ask After a T-Bone Crash in Niagara County
New York sets two early rules for covered car claims. Your no-fault insurer needs written notice within 30 days. Since May 26, 2026, CPLR § 1411(b) also ends a covered claim when the claimant’s share of blame is larger than all defendants’ shares together.
Drivers and passengers ask five questions most often after a side-impact collision:
How is fault decided at an intersection?
Not by the police report alone. Fault is weighed on signals, sight lines, vehicle damage, witness accounts, and any camera footage.
What should I do first?
Be evaluated the same day, photograph both cars and the intersection, and ask police for the crash report number. Keep every medical bill and note any missed work.
Can a passenger claim against the driver of the car they were in?
Yes. A passenger can claim against whichever driver’s negligence caused the crash, which may be either one or both.
Whose insurance pays my medical bills first?
Your own no-fault coverage pays medical bills and lost earnings first, whoever was at fault. Written notice must reach your insurer by December 9, 2026.
By when must a lawsuit be started?
Within three years, so by November 9, 2029 (CPLR § 214). Evidence can fade much sooner.
Car Accident Help Close to Home in Western New York
Consultations are available by video as well as by phone, so a Niagara County driver who was hurt can begin from home. Our car accident lawyers in Upstate New York gather the crash records, deal with both insurers, and explain what each step means for your claim.
Many side-impact crashes turn on which driver was entitled to proceed, and we begin building that answer early.
What Niagara County drivers and passengers receive from Stanley Law Offices after a T-bone collision:
- Serving Upstate New York families for 45+ years
- Joe Stanley, Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by the American Board of Trial Advocacy
- Super Lawyers recognition for 18+ consecutive years
- 4.7-star rating across 900+ verified reviews
- Offices in Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, Watertown, Oneonta, and Montrose, PA
- Available 24/7
- No recovery, no fee
Lockport drivers are nearest to our Rochester office at 510 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604. You can reach us at 888-997-3889 or through our contact page.
