MTA Driver Arrested for Hitting Pedestrian While Driving Drunk
On April 27, an intoxicated MTA bus driver was arrested. The driver, Raquel James, was driving while drunk along Rockaway Parkway and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. This happened at around 3 in the morning. While driving, he hit a female pedestrian. This information comes from the police. James was taken into custody. He has been […]
How to Recognize TBI – Tips from a Brain Injury Attorney
Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is brain dysfunction caused by an outside force. Nearly 1.7 million people suffer from a TBI each year resulting in 52,000 deaths. The common causes of brain injury in New York include car crashes, which account for most TBI-related deaths in those 5–14 years old and almost half in those […]
What should you do immediately following an automobile accident?
It happens in the blink of an eye. No one expects an automobile accident, but if it happens, it’s important to know what you should do immediately following an automobile accident. If you are in a car accident where you feel you have been the victim, it’s important to know how to protect yourself and […]
EP04 S04: How Drones Can Improve Construction Worker Safety
Improving Construction Site Safety with Drones & Other High-Tech Devices Fortunately, new technologies are now available that can lower the number of serious accidents on construction sites and improve productivity. Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and […]
Tenants Can Suffer Serious or Deadly Injuries In Case Of Ceiling Collapses
Every year or two, headlines reveal the devastating and sometimes fatal injuries that New York City residents and others suffer due to roof and ceiling collapses. In many cases, local officials or landlords were aware of the impending dangers. When these events unfold, those harmed can usually bring a personal injury or premises liability lawsuit […]
An Accident is Causing Delays on Outerbridge
On April 10, an accident occurred in Staten Island that caused traffic delays. A Staten-Island bound accident caused a fifteen minute delay on the Outerbridge Crossing. This information came from the Port Authority who posted about it on Twitter. The tweet said, “The Outerbridge Crossing to NY is experiencing a delay of 15 minutes due […]
EP03 S04: Personal Injury Settlements: Get The Inside Scoop in 2021
Get the Inside Scoop on Personal Injury Settlements During the Covid 19 Pandemic. Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I’m a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. Hi, everybody. I […]
MTA Accident Lawyer
The MTA, which stands for Metropolitan Transportation Authority, is in charge of one of the largest mass transit systems in the world. They handle subway lines, commuter railways, buses, bridges, and tunnels in the five boroughs of New York City as well as surrounding suburban areas. The daily number of riders on the MTA is […]
Update on MTA Bus Accident in Brooklyn
An update on a story we reported on earlier in the week has come in. This accident occurred on Friday, April 6. There were around 20 people who were injured in an accident on this day. The accident involved an MTA bus and multiple vehicles, and it happened in Brooklyn. Overall, the injuries to the […]
Burn Injury Lawyers Examine the Facts on Burns Injuries
The American Burn Association estimates that 486,000 people seek medical treatment for burns annually. Most burns occur in the home, are caused by a flame or scalding, and have a high survival rate at 96.8%. They are the most painful types of injury and cause disfigurement in severe cases. The Four Types of Burns Burns are categorized […]