23 March

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Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision with a Motorcycle

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According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured and 4,668 people died in motorcycle crashes. Motorcycles do not provide the same protection as cars, so motorcyclists who are involved in an accident are much more likely to die or be injured than car occupants. With spring around the corner, accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, is providing tips for avoiding a collision with a motorcycle. Look Twice The slogan "Look Twice Save a Life" is helpful to remember. If you are about to make a turn or switch lanes, take the extra second to look twice. Motorcycles are not as...

10 March

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Can Enhance your Own Driving Strategy

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Vehicle Accidents

Let's face it, automobile accident lawyers can be your best friend when you need proper medical care and compensation for an accident. But increased awareness of road realities can enhance your options even if an accident occurs. Do you have a good perception of your role on the road? Being a driver involves diverse functions. Review the following eight points with the objective of enhancing beneficial physical, emotional, and mental skills. Study your local laws carefully, and keep up with any changes when the legislature is session. If you have recently moved to a different area of the country, or if you are driving...

02 March

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss Long Island Wrong-way Motorist

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

A quick-thinking police officer minimized the potential impact of an alleged wrong-way driver on the eastbound Sunrise Highway. Report of Wrong-way Driver Police say that the incident occurred at about 3 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, after a 911 call came in regarding a vehicle going the wrong way. A dispatcher sent an officer to the scene, where a 2012 Ford mini-van appeared in front of his eastbound squad car east of Nicolls Road in Patchogue. The officer immediately performed a slow roll to protect those behind him. However, the approaching van still struck the police vehicle. Both the officer and the 43-year-old...

29 January

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Personal Injury Lawyers answer the question "How long will my case take ?"

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in Accident Injuries

One of the most common questions clients ask a personal injury lawyer is “How long will my case take?” Clients ask this before they sign a retainer, they ask this in status calls during the pendency of the litigation, and they ask variations of the same question once their case is already settled (how long will it be until I receive my check?). The answer to this question depends on a multitude of factors many of which are outside of anyone’s control. The amount of time a personal injury case will take depends on: 1) The severity of the injuries. Very serious...

29 January

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Note Serious Injuries to Pedestrians

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Police in Stamford, Connecticut, are investigating an accident that left two pedestrians seriously injured on Thursday, January 22. The accident happened at about 3:55 p.m. At the intersection of Square Acre Drive and High Ridge Road. Driver Attempting Left Turn A police press release states that a 35-year-old Stamford man was making a left turn to southbound High Ridge Road from the High Ridge Center when his 2015 Audi struck two people attempting to cross the street. Emergency personnel from Stamford EMS transported a 57-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man to Stamford Hospital, according to the Stamford Advocate. There was no immediate update...

27 January

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Are Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents Avoidable?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Traffic fatalities in general have been slowly dropping over the years, but the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing. In 2012, 4,743 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars. It's unclear why the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing, but it is possible that campaigns encouraging people to get out and walk may be partly to blame. More people out walking means there are more pedestrians available to be hit. In the past, most efforts to reduce pedestrian-car collisions revolved around encouraging people to be careful when walking. Look both ways before crossing the road,...

27 January

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Accident at Harlem Laundromat

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in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents

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A motorist allegedly lost control of his sport utility vehicle before it crashed into a Harlem laundromat. The 59-year-old man told authorities that he was attempting to park the vehicle on East 102nd Street near Lexington Avenue at about 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 21. Vehicle Rolls Down Sidewalk Instead, the SUV sped out of control for unknown reasons. It travelled down a sidewalk and past two houses along East 102nd Street. The New York Daily News reports that the wayward SUV struck a female pedestrian in front of the laundromat that she was exiting. A witness described to a reporter how...

26 January

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NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents

Powered industrial trucks, or fork lifts, are necessary in many kinds of work settings. However, they also pose serious risks to workers and sometimes to bystanders such as pedestrians walking past a work site. Two recent examples of forklift fatalities from New York City involved a worker in Queens who passed away after a forklift fell on him in a warehouse, and a Brooklyn grocery worker who was crushed against a wall by a forklift and died from his chest injuries. Their deaths warrant serious investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incidents by an experienced accident lawyer. Many forklift accidents are...

21 January

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Tips for Selecting an Injury Lawyer for Your Case

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If you have been injured in an accident, one thing that you might think about doing is getting an injury lawyer. But how do you find the right one? There are so many lawyers who advertise on the television and Internet, it can be overwhelming. Here are three tips that you can use for choosing your lawyer. Be Comfortable with the Arrangement Make sure that any lawyer that you hire will be worth what you’re paying and only agree to a structure for fees that is going to suit you. The best thing that you can do is to find a lawyer...

20 January

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New York personal injury lawyer seeks to help individuals injured due to winter storms

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries

Although to date Winter in New York has been mild, we are expecting a snow storm to blanket the east coast this weekend. Going into January to March, winter should bring with it mountains of snow, slippery roads, and damaging winds. It may shut down various activities, including school and transportation, and pose numerous hazards to people, especially those who found themselves outdoors. If you've suffered an accident during this severe winter storm, what are your options for insurance coverage? If another party's negligence contributed to the accident, would it be advisable to pursue a civil suit? Three possible accident types Vehicular collisions....