28 August

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How to Minimize Construction Site Dangers During the Pandemic In New York

in Construction Accidents, Crane Accidents, Demolition Accident, Forklift Accidents, Scaffold Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Now that we know that the COVID-19 pandemic will be around for another year or two, we must make sure that all construction site employers follow the best safety guidelines. To help meet this challenge, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has created detailed workplace recommendations. Since these guidelines are rather comprehensive, it will help to review them based on each of the specific construction safety topics they address. Both employers and workers must alter many past work practices to keep everyone safe from COVID-19 and regular construction site dangers. Subjects addressed include the need to create multiple teams and shifts,...

25 August

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EP03 S01: Car Accident Lawsuit and Slip & Fall Lawsuit for over $1,000,000.00: A Trial Story

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In this episode, two quick trial stories, two trials I did in 2019, last year, before the COVID-19 pandemic. One was a car crash, a lady was driving to work and a police officer blew a stop sign and hit her, and she ended up having a surgery on her neck known as a fusion, a cervical fusion, the second is a slip and fall, click below to listen to the stories. [buzzsprout episode='5108488' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories, an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I'm your host, Arkady...

25 August

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EP02 S01: Will Covid-19 Impact My Personal Injury Lawsuit?

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A lot of clients have been asking if I can't go to my doctor because of COVID-19, is it going to hurt my case? [buzzsprout episode='5108413' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories, an informative discussion of civil justice, with a focus on the human story. I'm your host, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City trial lawyer, passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Hi, good afternoon everyone. I'm here working from home with my daughter, Anastasia. So a lot of clients have been asking if I can't go to my doctor because of COVID-19, is it going...

25 August

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EP01 S01: New York Bicycle Accident Lawyers: A Trial Story

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers tell a Trial Story from a bike vs. car crash jury trial in 2019 [buzzsprout episode='5104009' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to trial stories. An informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I'm your host, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman. I'm a personal injury attorney, and I wanted to talk about this trial we did last year, in 2019, where we were able to successfully win a bicyclist knockdown case. So this was...

24 August

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New Claims Can Still Be Filed in 2020 by 9/11 Victims with Cancer & Other Diseases

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in Mass Torts, World Trade Center

While many of us are busy sorting out COVID-19 health and basic life problems, other Americans are having to evaluate their medical conditions related to 9/11 injuries and the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. Once a 9/11 survivor’s medical condition has been formally certified – for cancer or another disease – based on the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) list, that person can begin receiving medical care covered by the WTC Health Program. As most adults recall, back on September 11, 2001, multiple plane hijackings and suicide attacks were committed against America by 19 terrorists affiliated with the Islamic terrorist...

10 August

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Spinal Cord Accident Injuries Often Lead to Corpectomies or Discectomies

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in Accident Injuries, Back Injury, Spinal Cord Injury

Serious accidents that include motor vehicle collisions, ceiling collapses and major falls at work often cause countless people to suffer spinal cord injuries. Fortunately, many of these patients respond well to conservative treatments like physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, or epidural steroid injections. However, some patients may always require some form of surgery – such as a corpectomy or discectomy – while trying to heal more fully from their injuries. To help readers better understand what takes place during a corpectomy procedure, some general medical terms and information are shared below. Additional facts are then shared about what often takes...

05 August

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Will Motorcycle Accidents Increase Once the Covid19 Pandemic is Over

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in Accident Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents

Despite the major decline in traffic on many New York City streets during the pandemic, serious injury and fatal motorcycle accidents continue. All too often, motor vehicle drivers simply fail to drive cautiously while traveling near motorcycles. And accident investigations reveal that many of the innocent motorcycle accident victims either die on the street or shortly after being transferred to area hospitals. Here is a brief look back at one tragic May 2020 motorcycle accident, followed by a review of the most common injuries sustained by motorcyclists. The article concludes with two lists of critical ways that all vehicle drivers can...

30 July

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Giving a Child a Doll with Special Needs Promotes Acceptance & Healing

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in Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice

All children have a deep desire to be accepted for who they are and to simply blend in with their peers. Unfortunately, many children with noticeable physical disabilities are often subject to ridicule and bullying by others. When you give disabled children dolls with visible disabilities, you can help them gain greater self-acceptance. And social psychologists believe that when you give such dolls to non-disabled kids, you can teach them empathy for those with physical differences. Learning to display sincere empathy for others has always been an important social skill. It’s even more crucial today since the CDC (Centers for Disease...

27 July

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Adaptive Clothing Can Make Life Easier for the Disabled

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in Accident Injuries, Back Injury, Paralysis Injuries, Paraplegia Injuries, Personal Injuries

Adaptive Clothing Can Make Life Easier for the Disabled

After surviving major accidents and surgeries, many of the newly disabled must address unexpected life challenges. For example, they must find clothes that help minimize their pain and discomfort while dressing each day and trying to increase their mobility. Others disabled people must either search for clothing that will not interfere with their care while bedridden -- or when moving about using wheelchairs or other assistive devices. Should temporarily or permanently disabled adults or children want clothing that also looks fashionable, they will have to look even harder to meet their needs. While many stylish yet adaptive clothes can be a...

21 July

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Virtual Reality Therapy Helps the Disabled Improve Their Health

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Back Injury, New Technology

Recreational therapists are currently helping many disabled veterans and other patients by teaching them to use virtual reality “goggles” during treatment sessions. Once people can “see” or virtually experience enjoyable activities, they begin to realize that they can still set new goals for their lives and move forward with greater optimism. General accident victims can also benefit from using this type of equipment Whether you have lost the use of an arm or leg due to a terrible car accident or a bad fall at work, virtual reality (VR) therapy might be able to help you regain some physical skills -- and...

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