23 December

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F&A settles construction accident case for $2,800,000.00

Frekhtman & Associates settled a construction accident litigation matter on behalf of a client for $2,800,000.00 on Tuesday December 20, 2011 at a mediation in Manhattan, NY. The case involved a construction worker who was part of a crew rebuilding the sewer system in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. The plaintiff was inside an access manhole while an excavator operator attempted to lift a trench box cemented into the ground of the same manhole. As the trench box was being lifted, a piece of concrete came loose falling off the trench box and striking the plaintiff in the lower back as...

30 March

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F&A retained to represent family of Nicholas Naumkin

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https://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/Wilton-father-connected-to-fatal-shooting-in-court/VvaD0a-c4EiTfkmJwjqnUg.cspx...

11 February

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F&A settles medical malpractice action for $1,500,000.00

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https://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/to_hosp_scar_gal_UypnDYsvJHhnme934ygSnJ https://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/scarred_woman_gets_settlement_in_kd0p4IVR5qHA6v8lBWNnnI...

17 July

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Frekhtman & Associates win $225,000.00 for a pedestrian trip and fall accident

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Accidents

Frekhtman & Associates, https://866attylaw.com and (866) ATTY LAW, successfully represented a pedestrian who tripped and fell due to a misleveling on a sidewalk in midtown Manhattan. Originally, the defendant landlord failed to answer the complaint and a default judgment was entered. An inquest followed which awarded plaintiff a sum of money. He then attempted to collect these funds by entering a judgment. At this time, defendants moved by Order to Show Cause to vacate the default judgment. During the pendency of this motion for relief, the parties agreed to schedule a mediation. No insurance coverage was applicable but the landlord...

12 June

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Ten Most Recent Truck Accident Verdicts in NY Courts

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Lisa Sanchez v. John E. Gonzalez Rose Brand Wipers, Inc., and Ryder...

12 June

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Bronx accident lawyer wins $75,000 for rear end auto case

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in Accidents

Cleon N. Ioannides v. Operative Plasterers & Cement Mason’s Local 5 and Sperios S. Cocomos No. 26774/04 Date of Verdict/Settlement: December 17, 2007 TOPIC: MOTOR VEHICLE - REAR-ENDER - MOTOR VEHICLE - MULTIPLE VEHICLE Car Crash Caused Spinal Injuries, Plaintiff Alleged SUMMARY: RESULT: Verdict-Plaintiff The jury found that Ioannides’ damages totaled $75,000, all for his past pain and suffering. Expert Witnesses: Plaintiff: Arden Kaisman, M.D.; Pain Management; New York, NY Defendant: Jonathan Glassman, M.D.; Orthopedics; Forest Hills, NY Attorneys: Plaintiff: David J. DeToffol; trial counsel to Frekhtman & Associates; New York, NY (Cleon N. Ioannides) Defendant: Rik Bachman; Thomas K. Moore; White Plains, NY (Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons’ Local 5, Sperios S....

12 June

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Verdict Search published most recent Trip Fall case involving Frekhtman & Associates

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in Accident Injuries

Elvis Negron v. 1400 Holding Corp Myrtle Restaurant Associates, Inc. and Burger King Corp. No. 39148/06 DATE OF VERDICT/SETTLEMENT: May 17, 2010 TOPIC: PREMISES LIABILITY - NEGLIGENT REPAIR AND/OR MAINTENANCE - PREMISES LIABILITY - DANGEROUS CONDITION Plaintiff Alleged Sidewalk Crack Caused Trip and Fall SUMMARY: Result: Settlement Award Total: $325,000 The parties agreed to settle after jury selection for $325,000. Expert Witnesses: Plaintiff: Alan M. Leiken, Ph.D.; Economics; East Setauket, NY Kevin Wright, M.D.; Orthopedic Surgery; New York, NY Stanley H. Fein, P.E.; Engineering; Plainview, NY Defendant: Martin E. Wolpin, M.D.; Orthopedic Surgery; Brooklyn, NY Attorneys: Plaintiff: Richard R. Mogg; The Law Offices of Richard R. Mogg, P.C., White Plains, NY, trial counsel...

11 June

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Federal Trucking Regulations

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in Truck Accidents

9 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program The primary motivation of this part is to ensure that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), individual states, and other political jurisdictions unify to develop and implement programs that will ultimately improve motor carrier, CMV, and driver safety and establish a safer and more efficient transportation system. 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing The function of 49 CFR 382 is to establish programs within trucking companies designed to prevent accidents and injuries resulting from impairment due to the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. This part applies to all who drive a...

06 June

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Truck Accident Laws

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in Truck Accidents

Most Popular sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applicable to Truck Accidents 49 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing 49 CFR 383: Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties 49 CFR 391: Qualifications of Drivers 49 CFR 392: Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles 49 CFR 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation 49 CFR 395: Hours of Service of Drivers 49 CFR 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance 49 CFR 397: Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and Parking Rules 49 CFR 398: Transportation of Migrant Workers 49...

06 June

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New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

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in Accident Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury

Approximately 11,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury every year in America. One of the main causes is trauma such as a sudden impact to the spine that results in a fracture, herniated disc, or other spinal injury. Car accidents cause the greatest percentage of spinal cord injuries - nearly 50% of all spinal cord injuries are as a result of automobile, truck, bus, or motorcycle accidents. Falls including falls from a height, slip or trip and fall incidents, and other premises type accidents account for 23% of spinal cord injuries. If a spinal cord injury was caused due to...

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