13 June

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Teenagers and Sports-Related Brain Injuries: The Silent Epidemic, Prevention, and Statistics

in Accident Injuries, Head Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury

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Each day, close to 190 Americans die due to traumatic brain injuries. Even moderate head injuries can cause long-term harm. Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 are among those most at risk. And teens active in high school sports must exercise great caution since even concussions can lead to troubling impairments. While helmets can help limit damage, they are not customarily worn by boys and girls during basketball and soccer games. And helmet usage is not yet universal for girls due to the non-contact rules that govern their lacrosse games. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to quickly determine the...

04 June

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Rising Crane Accidents in New York City: Causes, Consequences, and Legal Recourse

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Construction site cranes play a crucial role in helping workers lift and move heavy loads of materials to higher building levels. And while some cities employ a majority of their cranes on residential and mixed-use projects, they’re still highly visible on many New York City construction sites. In fact, even though crane accidents may have decreased during the COVID-19 work slowdown, they appear to be increasing again. [table-of-content] New crane accidents happen frequently within the broader New York City area During March of 2023, just north of New York City in Westchester County, two construction workers were injured due to a crane collapse...

17 April

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EP 02 S 09: How a Personal Injury Lawyer Works Up a Car Accident Case for Success!

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How a Personal Injury Lawyer Works Up a Car Accident Case for Success! [buzzsprout episode='12664376' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS SUMMARY: At Frekhtman and Associates, we take pride in our thorough and strategic approach to personal injury cases, especially when it comes to car crashes. Join us for an inside look at our process, as we review a recent case and highlight the steps we take to build a strong case for maximum results. From determining liability and venue to advocating for our client's medical treatment, our team of experienced attorneys is committed to...

30 March

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EP 01 S 09: Do I Have To Wait To Settle? #ShortCast

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in Accident Injuries, Podcast, Truck Accidents

Rear-Ended at Red Light: Liability Explained and do we have to wait to settle? [buzzsprout episode='12547845' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS SUMMARY: In this shortcast, the host of Trial Stories, Arkady Frekhtman, responds to a listener's question about settling a personal injury case. The listener and their girlfriend were rear-ended by a truck while stopped at a red light, and the liability is clear. The listener's girlfriend has finished her treatment, but the listener is still receiving medical treatment. Arcadia advises that each person can settle at different times, as they are both...

20 January

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EP 09 S 08: Can You Guess the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Jury Verdict or Settlement ?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Last Week Tonight FAQ's, Podcast

A deep dive into recent NY verdicts & settlements for Traumatic Brain Injury lawsuits in premises liability, car accidents, construction accidents, and medical malpractice. We also discuss mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and post concussive syndrome verdicts. [buzzsprout episode='12084628' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS [table-of-content] 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. This is Arkady Frekhtman and welcome. Our channel...

21 December

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EP 08 S 08: Last Week Tonight October Episode – Car Accident, Tbi, Spinal Fusion.

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in Accident Injuries, Last Week Tonight FAQ's, Podcast

In today's episode I answer questions about car accident, truck accident, spinal fusion, traumatic brain injuries etc...

21 December

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Helping Injured Construction Workers Recover and Transition After A Construction Accidents

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in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents

Our law firm often meets injured construction workers who have suffered bad falls due to unstable scaffolding or faulty ladders. Still others request our help while recovering from serious injuries caused by falling objects on their construction sites. Although some workers do incur catastrophic injuries, many clients experience remarkable recoveries after undergoing surgeries and targeted rehabilitation programs. [table-of-content] Various medical & human resource professionals play key roles in client health journeys As clients’ cases move toward settlement, occupational and physical therapists often teach them how to draw upon their past work experiences as they learn new job skills. Even those who must adapt...

30 November

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EP 07 S 08: Last Week Tonight Episode 1 – Arkady Answers Your Questions (Check Description for Questions)

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in Accident Injuries, Last Week Tonight FAQ's, Podcast

In today's episode we answer questions about P.T.S.D, Mental Health , Spinal Fusion, Truck Accidents and much more! [buzzsprout episode='11788464' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS [table-of-content] Full Transcript Hi, everybody. This is attorney, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City personal injury trial attorney. And today, we're doing Last Week Tonight, it's your FAQs, we're answering your questions. We're looking at the comments on our channel and answering all your questions from the last week. P.T.S.D "I've been on worker's comp for 23 years and had several surgeries and feel abused by the doctors who act like...

16 November

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EP 06 S 08: Answering your FAQs: Personal Injury Settlements For A Truck Accident

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Answering Your FAQs: If The Defendants' Insurance Company Does Not Reach Out to Me, Does that Mean My Personal Injury Settlement is Lost ? [buzzsprout episode='11707202' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Good morning, everyone. This is our Arkady Freckman, a New York City personal injury trial attorney. And today, I'm answering your FAQs, your frequently asked questions. And this question actually came in this morning at 8:47 AM. And the question is: "I was involved in a car accident where a tow truck transporting a vehicle lost its tire and hit my...

21 September

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EP 03 S 08: Back Injuries & Your Personal Injury Lawsuit: Medical Care and Case $ Value

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in Accident Injuries, Back Injury, Podcast

The amount of back or neck settlement awarded for your injuries depends on several factors, let's discuss them in this new video! [buzzsprout episode='11294360' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Hi. This is Arkady Frekhtman in New York City, a personal injury trial attorney. And today we're talking about how much money you can obtain for a back injury, so assuming liability or the question of who is at fault has already been decided or is equal then what is a back injury worth? And when we talk about back injuries, we're...