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Truck Accident Lawyer provides a tractor trailer accident review

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With the economy in better shape more trucks are on the road. This results in more truck accidents which means people are injured or even killed. Truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, reviewed the statistics of truck accidents and found the results alarming. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that when a death occurs in a truck vs. car crash, the death is most likely the passenger vehicle occupant. Trucks outweigh a car by 20-30 times. In some cases the car can actually fit under the truck because the truck is much higher off the ground. Therefore the damage to the...

18 January

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Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Notes Potential Dire Consequences Of Fatigued Driving

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A tractor-trailer accident in eastern Pennsylvania's Berks County on Wednesday, November 19, graphically illustrates the hazards of alleged fatigued driving. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 73 and Route 222. Driver Allegedly Fell Asleep According to the Berks County District Attorney, the 50-year-old truck driver from Reading allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing his rig to crash into a vehicle at a traffic light. The truck then continued on into oncoming traffic. Two additional vehicles were crushed as they were pulling out of a Dunkin' Donuts parking lot. A 23-year-old male and a 32-year-old female did...

18 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision

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When driving on a road travelled by both cars and trucks it is important for the drivers of both vehicles to be aware of steps they can take to avoid a collision. Truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, wants car drivers to realize unsafe acts that may cause a crash. This knowledge may help avoid a future accident. Avoid No-Zones When a car is traveling immediately behind a large truck or right next to a large truck the driver may not see the car at all. There is limited visibility in these places. Therefore car drivers need to avoid staying in these...

18 January

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Crash Involving School Bus and Ambulance

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An ambulance and a school bus collided in Brooklyn's Crown Heights on Friday, January 15, 2016. Fortunately, there were no children on the bus at the time. However, ABC7 News reports that two people suffered injuries. An injured individual may seek out a bus accident lawyer to prosecute a civil lawsuit. Severe Damage to Ambulance The accident happened at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. There was only minor damage to the bus, and it was promptly removed from the scene. However, the ambulance reportedly sustained severe damage in the collision. There was no initial information provided as to how...

15 January

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Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses Facial Injury at Manhattan Building Renovation

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he New York City Buildings Department issued a partial stop-work order regarding the use of scaffolding following a construction accident on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Worker Hit in the Face According to the New York Daily News, a construction worker was seriously injured on Tuesday, December 15, when a falling object struck him in the face at the site of a building renovation. Officials said that the worker was on the second floor of a four-story building at West 86th Street and West End Avenue when another worker allegedly dropped the piece of construction material. The injured worker reportedly suffered a significant facial...

15 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Common Causes of Tractor Trailer Accidents

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Truck accidents can cause severe injury or even fatality. Although many people envision truck accidents occurring at high speeds on a highway, they also occur on city streets. The speeds may be slower but the damage and injury can be significant particularly if the accident involves a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist. Trucks significantly outweigh cars and SUVs so the damage is often severe in those accidents as well. The weight of the trailer fully loaded makes the truck dangerous no matter the speed. Even an empty trailer has significant weight and can cause significant damage or injury in an accident. Consider...

15 January

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What Birth Trauma or Birth Injury Lawyers Want You to Know About Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries

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One of the most common reasons that new parents find themselves calling birth trauma or birth injury lawyers is a brachial plexus injury. Understanding brachial plexus injuries and what can cause them will help you determine if a lawyer is necessary. Here are a few things that every expectant parent should know. What Causes Brachial Plexus Injuries? Brachial plexus injuries are normally the result of strain that forces the baby's head away from the shoulder while pushing the shoulder down away from the neck. Sometimes, these injuries happen as a result of a difficult labor and delivery or a breech birth. Sometimes,...

13 January

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A Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Long-Term Consequences of This Devastating Injury

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Severe burns are among the most serious types of personal injury. According to PubMed.gov, one person in 25 dies as the result of sustaining burns on his or her body. Those who do survive often face a lifetime of painful treatments and psychological trauma stemming from their changed appearance. They can also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder when they replay the accident in their mind. As if these consequences weren't bad enough, burn victims often face crushing debt due to medical bills and the inability to work during recovery. If this sounds like your situation, a burn injury lawyer from Frekhtman & Associates are here...

13 January

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NY injury lawyers discuss fatal car accident involving Uber-affiliated driver

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Injury Lawyers are essential to everyday life. In a serious car accident on Manhattan's Upper East Side, a driver collided with two pedestrians. One of the pedestrians, a golf instructor, passed away; the other sustained head and leg injuries. According to news reports, the driver was affiliated with the car-hiring company, Uber; and in addition to his affiliation with Uber, he also had a commercial license from the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission. Questions raised by this kind of accident The accident occurred in the evening, and perhaps in conditions of poor visibility. However, while the surrounding environment can influence the course...

13 January

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Construction Accident Lawyer Discusses Fatal West Village Accident

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In a 2015 construction accident, a piece of plywood blew off of a fence at a 17-story building undergoing a condo conversion at 160 West 12th Street in the West Village area. High winds caused the piece of wood to sail across the street, where it struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian. This allegedly caused the woman's head to hit a wall at a parking garage. She required transport to Bellevue Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The cause of death was head trauma. History of Violations The New York City Buildings Department issued a stop work order at the construction site later...

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