Police Brutality in NYC: Understanding the Different Levels of Force Allowed
Unfortunately, the number of alleged cases of New York City police misconduct and brutality have risen in recent years, although this trend unfolded after a period of greater stability. In some ways, everyone is now on edge. Citizens are afraid that even the slightest misstep could result in the use of excessive force that might result in death. […]
Insurance Defense Tactics
After a serious personal injury, an individual is often confused about what to do to protect their rights. The legal process itself can be daunting. When insurance companies are notified about personal injury lawsuits that clearly have merit, there are usually two avenues they can pursue. If the personal injury claimant does not have an […]
Preparing Our New York City Personal Injury Clients for Their Depositions
Over the years, our firm has learned that telling our clients how their lawsuits will normally unfold and helping them prepare for their depositions are two of our most important tasks. Once we’ve accepted your case, we’ll carefully investigate all the facts, obtain all the pertinent medical records and other documents — and then file […]
Sidewalk Grates & Cellar Doors Can Cause Serious Pedestrian Accidents
While many pedestrian accidents that happen while walking down city sidewalks or crossing the street may be minor, others can lead to severe injuries. Sidewalk grates and poorly fastened cellar doors can send unsuspecting pedestrians or workers tumbling into dark vaults below. People may also stumble over poorly fitted manhole covers, gas caps, and other […]
Spinal Fusion Settlements & Lawsuits
The average spinal fusion settlement in New York ranges from $250,000 on the low end to over $5,000,000 on the high end, depending on the severity of the injury, surgical complexity, venue, and available insurance coverage. Cases involving permanent disability, multi-level fusion, and significant lost earning capacity consistently produce the highest awards, with some New […]
Slip & Fall Lawsuit Values In New York City
How Do Slip & Falls Happen? Slip and fall accidents in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby areas, happen due to a variety of reasons. A person can slip and fall because of a dangerous condition on the floor that a property owner failed to fix. This can include water, oil, […]
World Trade Center 9/11
If you or a loved one suffered serious medical injuries due to the terrorist attacks in New York City on 9/11, it’s not too late to apply for benefits. Your personal injury lawyer can help you complete all the required paperwork. No legal fees are owed to us until we succeed in securing benefits on your behalf. […]
Worker Safety: What are the NYC Codes that Help
Although construction workers’ have skills and experience that help prevent accidents, construction sites are inherently dangerous leading to serious injuries. Workers benefit from state labor code sections intended to protect them and keep them safe. By becoming fully aware of these statutes, all workers can: At present, construction workers are entitled to such labor code safety measures […]
Types of Burn Injuries
A burn injury may occur due many different types of accidents. Flames, heat, steam, radiation, and chemical burns can all produce severe burn injuries. Victims of burn injury may suffer nerve damage, dehydration, infection, organ failure, and other serious medical issues. Frekhtman & Associates will work with top experts to fully investigate how your accident […]
Diffuse Axonal Brain Injuries in New York City
The human brain contains billions of nerve cells. These cells communicate with each other via axons, which are long fibers and comprise the white matter in the brain. Traumatic events that happen in an accident can damage these axons, resulting in diffuse axonal injury to the brain. Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury (“DAI”) is also known […]