22 July

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How To Maximize Your Fire Safety In Your New York Apartment Building

The threat of a massive apartment fire is always present. In fact, in April 2021, about 300 firefighters battled a terrible blaze in a New York City apartment building in the Jackson Heights section of Queens. An NBC news story states that while there were only limited, initial reports of any injuries, thick black smoke was seen rising from the 8-alarm fire that took nearly 12 hours to bring under full control. Ninety (90) families lost their homes in this blaze. Eager to seek refuge in rescue shelters after these events, many survivors do not immediately recognize all their physical injuries. ...

19 July

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EP1 S05: What Can I do After A Distracted Driving Crash?

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in Back Injury, Car Accidents, Commercial Vehicule Accident, Podcast

Texting while Driving Injury Lawyers Answer FAQs about Distracted Driving Crashes. [buzzsprout episode='8885981' player='true'] 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. The number one mistake a New Yorker makes after getting into a car accident is not fully understanding the medical diagnosis, not seeing the right specialist, and developing their symptoms, to understand what the potential can be. Oftentimes, the insurance adjuster calls someone and offers them a small amount of money, like...

18 July

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Rideshare Transportation Poses Unique Liability Risks To Many Passengers

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in Accident News

As major metropolitan cities and smaller towns try to reduce passenger car traffic, more Americans are requesting rides with Uber, Lyft, and taxi companies. Yet while these vehicles can offer some added convenience and fee savings, rideshare transportation poses unique liability risks to many passengers who suffer serious injuries or die in accidents. [table-of-content] Taxi company handling of rider safety & liability issues – compared to Uber & Lyft Although taxis are usually inspected and maintained regularly by reputable company owners, the same cannot always be said about the privately-owned vehicles used by Lyft and Uber drivers. Furthermore, many taxi companies have decades...

16 July

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Walls Cave in as Employers Ignore Safety Standards In Case Of Trench Accident

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Although many workers face serious dangers when handling trench work on New York City construction sites, unskilled or apprentice workers must often handle the most dangerous tasks. And even when criminal charges are considered after a trench worker dies, employers often escape such liability. Yet despite the difficulties of getting appropriate trench safety training to all workers and supervisors, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and groups like NUCA (the National Utility Contractors Association) keep fighting for better standards and conducting user surveys. NUCA has also sponsored activist programs like the Trench Safety Stand Down. What follows is a brief review...

12 July

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How To Find Work In NYC With Construction Companies That Promote Safety

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in Construction Accidents

When you need to find a new job quickly in some fields, you can simply research company reputations through quick Internet searches. However, for construction employees who regularly face dangerous conditions, you need to learn more about each company’s safety record before any job interviews. Your very survival and ability to minimize injuries depends on securing this information. The material below looks at ways you can often increase your chances of working for one of New York City’s safer construction companies. Of course, you should also try to improve your personal safety by becoming qualified to join a construction workers’ union....

10 July

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How New York City Bicyclists Are Fighting to Prevent Bike Thefts and Accidents

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Large metropolitan areas like New York City keep seeing larger numbers of people riding bicycles as the pandemic continues. This has not only caused far too many bike accidents in several boroughs – but also bike thefts. In fact, New York City reported an alarming thirty percent (30%) increase in bike thefts just between March and September of 2020. Of course, long after face masks and social distancing fade away, many of us will keep riding bikes instead of using mass transit on good weather days. And when we do, we will need to choose the best possible ways to take...

08 July

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Ladder Safety On Construction Site In New York City Faqs

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While multiple factors play a role in construction site ladder accidents, two of the most common ones involve poor placement of the ladder and workers reaching away for tools and materials. However, many workers suffer serious or fatal injuries because their employers provide them with the wrong types of ladders for the tasks being assigned. Construction site employers must provide all workers with proper ladder safety and fall protection training. Although staircase falls are the most numerous each year, the second most frequent type falls off ladders in the workplace. The following information notes critical ways that employers and workers can minimize dangers...

05 July

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EP10 S04: What Is The Best Way To Max Dollars Value in your Personal Injury Lawsuit

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in Back Injury, Car Accidents, Commercial Vehicule Accident, Podcast

Maximize the VALUE for your personal injury lawsuit or case by listening to this episode. [buzzsprout episode='8814088' player='true'] 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. If you were in a car crash with a truck, with a commercial vehicle, a company car, or any kind of van, car, box truck, any kind of vehicle with a large policy, it could be owned by an individual, it could be owned by a company, it...

01 July

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How To minimize Injuries In Case Of Motorcycle Accident In NYC

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in Accident News, Motorcycle Accidents

Traveling without the protection of a car or truck body frame makes it doubly important for motorcyclists to review all driving rules and regulations. After all, simply forgetting a new traffic rule, failing to wear a helmet, or ignoring motorcycle inspection and repair issues can lead to serious injuries or even death. It is also crucial for all New York City motorcycle riders to learn about the different types of licenses available, how to properly maneuver a motorcycle in traffic, and keep up with the minimum safety requirements designed to protect passengers. Here is a broad overview of rules and regulations for...

01 July

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Manhole Cover Explosions in NYC Threaten Public Safety

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During the past decade, New York City residents have suffered serious injuries and endured dangerous power failures after fires and explosions have erupted underneath manhole covers. For example, in February of 2021, Manhattan cars and storefronts were damaged around the time the Fire Department received calls about smoke coming from multiple manholes. Soon, one of the manholes exploded, cutting off power to area buildings - and filling some of them with carbon monoxide gas. And back in February of 2015, a man was struck in the head by a flying manhole cover in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood. Days later, he was...

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