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Why should you reach out to ceiling collapse accident attorneys?

A recent video appearing on new sites and attracting millions of views on YouTube shows the interior of an apartment reportedly located in Queens. The ceiling in the living room area starts to crack open completely and, within the space of seconds, collapses, landing on furniture and sending up a cloud of particles explains one of the New York City ceiling collapse accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. Although thankfully no one got injured in this recent ceiling collapse, the video highlights just how quickly a ceiling can cave in. Ceiling collapses range in severity; sometimes a small section...

28 July

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Brain Injury Lawyer Notes Case Of Bedridden Boxer

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Prior to a heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden, Magomed Abdusalamov was unbeaten in 18 matches. In fact, no bout had gone past the fifth round. His fight against Mike Perez was one that promised to launch him on a trajectory toward a possible heavyweight title fight explains a NYC brain injury lawyer at the F&A injury law center. Undetected Brain Injury However, this boxing match was different, very different. First, it went the full 10 rounds, and Perez prevailed in a unanimous decision. Second, it was a particularly rough fight for both boxers. As state-paid doctors examined the men in the...

26 July

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Pickup Truck Allegedly Causing Head-on Collision

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A catastrophic head-on collision occurred in Yaphank on Long Island over the holiday weekend explains a NYC truck accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan, New York. Truck Leaves Own Lane Police say the July 4th collision occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. when a pickup truck southbound on Yaphank Middle Island Road veered in to oncoming traffic where it hit another vehicle head-on. According to a report in the New York Post, the preliminary investigation did not reveal the reason the southbound pickup veered into the northbound lanes. Two Injured, Four Killed Emergency personnel transported an infant to Stony Brook University...

25 July

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7 Steps You Need To Take After a Slip & Fall Accident

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in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Many people believe slip and fall accidents only happen to older folks. But the truth is that everyone is likely to suffer a fall at some point in their lives. Chances are it won't be their fault, either. In the event that a person is injured on someone else's property due to negligence towards maintaining safety standards, they might be entitled to financial compensation. What happens after a slip and fall accident is critical to building a case for premises liability. So keep these things in mind as you handle the situation: Regardless of the reason for the fall, the health...

22 July

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Tragic Nassau County Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Bicycle Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Nassau County police said that a Ford Explorer driven by a 57-year-old woman struck two bicyclists, clipped the car and ran into a home, causing the front porch to collapse. The crash occurred on New South Road in Hicksville during the afternoon of Wednesday, June 29 explain NYC bicycle accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Injuries and Fatality An adult female bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. She had been bicycling with her father when the crash occurred. Emergency personnel transported him to a local hospital due to non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV and...

21 July

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Electrical Accident Attorneys Discuss Construction Work Site Electrocution Dangers

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Electrocution accidents can cause severe injuries explain NYC electrical accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. If you or someone in your family has been a victim of an electrocution accident, you may already be aware of the serious health issues that can result. Survivors of electrocution accidents may suffer from any of the following conditions: Brain damage, including memory loss. Loss of vision or hearing Cardiac arrest and damage to the heart Damage to nerves and tissue Broken bones from being thrown or falling off a ladder Breathing problems In some cases, these conditions will last for a long time. Long-term health problems mean...

20 July

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Brachial Plexus Injury Lawyers Settle Difficult Case Before Trial for $525,000.00

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in Paralysis Injuries

At a private mediation, the brachial plexus injury lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates negotiated a settlement on behalf of an injured client for over half a million dollars. Emily Costanza was a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair who was further injured when her home attendant moved her from a stool into her wheelchair. Plaintiff alleged that defendant lifted her improperly with defendant’s hand slipping from plaintiff’s hip up to her rib cage and arm pit area. This improper transfer caused a brachial plexus injury. Ms. Costanza was previously confined to a wheelchair due to her medical condition of paralysis from...

19 July

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NYC Bike Crash Lawyers Discuss Cyclist-Pedestrian Accidents

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Although less frequent and usually much less severe than cyclist-motor vehicle accidents, collisions between cyclists and pedestrians do also occur explains an attorney at the F&A injury law firm, NYC bike crash lawyers. A recent study found that “in New York State alone, there were approximately 1000 pedestrians struck by cyclists each year necessitating medical treatment at a hospital.” On rare occasions, these accidents can even be fatal. Both cyclists and pedestrians have a duty to look out for each other and act with reasonable care, and either party may be at fault in an accident between them. Cyclists must follow...

18 July

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Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer

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If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, you may be scared and confused about what you should do next. You may have medical bills stacking up and someone from the insurance company calling you and encouraging you to settle quickly. Though you may need the money, it may not be in your best interest to settle quickly. Therefore, here are some tips from Personal Injury attorneys on what to do before you settle. Seek medical attention. If you body hurts, go to the doctor. Even though medical care is not cheap, getting treatment up front may save you...

18 July

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Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Fatal Long Island Wreck

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in Accidents, Car Accidents

An alleged hit-and-run crash on Long Island resulted in a loss of life states NYC car accident lawyer Arkady Frekhtman a member of the Frekhtman & Associates law firm. Authorities say that the accident happened on the Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square at about 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 23. Cab Pushed into Utility Pole Nassau County police say that a speeding white BMW crashed into a cab and pushed it across two traffic lanes and into a utility pole. The 47-year-old male taxi driver from Elmont died at the scene. Emergency personnel took his 20-year-old female passenger to the hospital for...

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