Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit: What Survivors Need to Know
If you are weighing that decision right now, you are not alone, and you deserve a clear picture of what pursuing a traumatic brain injury lawsuit in New York actually involves before you decide anything. Working with an attorney for traumatic brain injuries starts with that clarity. If you are weighing that decision right now, […]
Brain Injury Compensation in New York
Brain injury compensation in New York covers far more than most insurance offers reflect. Every compensation category available under New York law is explained here, what drives your settlement value, and what evidence determines whether you walk away with a fair recovery. If you’ve received an offer or want to know what your case is worth, start here.
New York Just Changed the Rules for Car Accident Injury Claims in 2026
New York changed the rules for car accident injury claims through reforms that took effect in May 2026. For lawsuits filed on or after May 26, 2026, three major changes apply: the 90/180-day injury category no longer qualifies as a serious injury, a new fault rule can bar recovery in some cases, and a $100,000 […]
New York Construction Site Accident Lawyers Discuss Building Stairway Accidents in the Workplace
Given the constant pressure to quickly erect all new business and residential skyscrapers, it’s a wonder that stairway injury and fatality statistics aren’t even higher. One study indicates that during one year alone, over eight million people required medical treatment for fall-related injuries. Furthermore, the National Safety Council and the Bureau of Labor Statistics have both noted […]
New York Electrocution Accidents Occur in Many Work Locations
Electrical hazards may exist in many work environments, including construction job sites and in other locations. During one recent electrical accident in August of 2019, two men lost their lives. They were working on Mount Peter in Warwick – roughly sixty miles northwest of New York City. An online ABC news report states that although both men […]
Worksite Amputation Hazards
Moving machine parts constantly pose a serious amputation threat to workers on construction sites and elsewhere explain NYC work accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. For this reason, all workers must be trained to properly turn on and off all machines before working on them for any purpose. During 2015, workers suffered nearly 3,000 amputations while on […]
New York City Law School Scholarships
Law Scholarship Opportunities from Frekhtman & Associates Bronx Tenant Rights: How Can Tenant Rights Improve? Knowing your rights as a renter or tenant is extremely important to protect yourself against personal injuries when renting an apartment in the Bronx, New York. A few years ago, the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) was enacted, […]
New York City False Arrest: A Common Form of Police Misconduct
Given the recent increase in NYPD misconduct claims, different research groups are looking for new ways to gain better control of this problem. One group has suggested that we stop providing the NYPD and other police departments with the privilege of internally investigating all their own misconduct claims. At present, roughly seventy-nine percent (79%) of Americans would prefer […]
Motorcycle Accidents in New York City: Common Injuries, Crash Statistics, Safety Risks, and Next Steps
Most Common Injuries After a Motorcycle Accident in New York City Following a motorcycle accident, there are a lot of common injuries. You don’t have the same level of protection as the people who are in a car. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to know about the injuries as well […]
Truck Accident Dynamics and Investigation
There are many differences between driving a regular automobile versus operating a large tractor trailer. The dynamics and logistics of a truck are such that a tractor trailer: Many truck drivers have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and the CDL manual is often helpful to understand the ins and outs of driving a large truck as well as […]