New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Approximately 11,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury every year in America. One of the main causes is trauma such as a sudden impact to the spine that results in a fracture, herniated disc, or other spinal injury. Car accidents cause the greatest percentage of spinal cord injuries – nearly 50% of all spinal cord […]
NY No Fault Law on Serious Injury Threshold 5102(d)
Proposal to amend the law is pending – https://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S7518 – Senate version https://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/html/bill/A10739 – Assembly version
Use of Cell Phone while Driving Causes 1 out of every 4 accidents
Statistics show that 1 out of every 4 motor vehicle accidents involve a driver who was speaking on a cell phone, texting, or otherwise distracted by a cell phone. This includes those who use the hands free ear pieces. Many states including New York have banned the use of cell phones while driving and are […]
New York Personal Injury Lawyers explain High Low agreements
Often times the plaintiff and his or her attorney will make an agreement with the defendants and their attorneys called a high low agreement. The purpose of such an agreement is to set a high or ceiling value as well as a low or floor value for which the case will be resolved. This guarantees […]
Toyota Recall – Hearings before Congress attempt to determine if Toyota knew of defects and yet took no remedial action
Toyota Motor Corp. officials are under fire with questions from Congress during Senate hearings on the company’s worldwide recall of 8,500,000 vehicles. The hearings are underway on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Toyota has attributed the problems to gas pedals that can get covered by floor mats. The gas pedals also stick due to design flaws. […]
What to do if you fall on snow or ice
If you fall due to snow or ice, you may be able to bring a successful lawsuit to recover money damages. The important factors to consider are 1. Where did you fall? Certain areas are actionable under the law while other areas are more difficult or even impossible. For example, someone who fell on a […]
Why it is important to keep in contact with your lawyer
If you have been injured, it is vital to keep in touch with your attorney. An attorney is your representative who is handling all aspects of your personal injury claim. He or she must be “in the loop” and get constant updates on your medical treatment and other important facts. In New York, a personal […]
Labor Law 240(1) decision from Court of Appeals helps plaintiffs
Recently, on December 17, 2009, the Court of Appeals of the State of New York decided a case called Runner v. New York Stock Exchange, 2009 WL 4840213, NY Slip Op 09310 (2009). It clarified the state of the law with respect to construction accident or Labor Law cases where an object falls and comes […]
Nursing Home Abuse Case resolved by Frekhtman & Associates
An elderly man who was a patient in a nursing home in Brooklyn, New York filed a lawsuit against the nursing home for failing to properly treat and care for him. Due to the nursing home’s negligence, the man sustained serious bed sores also known as decubitis ulcers. He needed surgery to debride the bed […]
NY Lobby Day planned for April 20th, 2010
Many plaintiff’s attorneys are going to Albany, New York the State Capitol to address the legislature concerning the New York serious injury motor vehicle law also known as Insurance Law 5102(d) or the “threshold” law. The New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSLTA) is attempting to change this law to avoid dismissal of cases with […]