03 November

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EP 11 S 05: What’s Your Check Writing Authority ? Question Adjusters Hate Series

Find out the Insurance Adjuster's Check Writing Authority Although a question adjusters hate, it can help lead to personal injury settlement [buzzsprout episode='9484813' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi, my name is Arkady Frekhtman from F&A Injury Lawyers. And today I'm discussing what do insurance companies hate. Insurance companies hate when you ask certain questions because it shows you're knowledgeable, you know what you're doing, you're aggressive, and you're not going to take no for an answer. Insurance companies hate the question and adjusters, adjusters really hate when you ask them point-blank,...

13 August

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What To Do After Degloving Injuries In Motorcycle Accidents

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in Accident Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents

Many motorcyclists dread degloving accident injuries about as much as fractured bones and minor forms of head trauma. This is because when degloving occurs, the rider’s top skin layers are often ripped free from all the underlying connective tissues, muscles, and bones. In addition, life-threatening blood clots can occur during this process – that can affect any body part covered with skin. In most cases, a motorcycle rider’s legs, unprotected arms, and hands, torso, face (and scalp) can be degloved. Clients who were not wearing thick gloves and sturdy boots sometimes suffer degloving damage to their fingers and feet. The following...

06 August

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How Much A Knee Injury Case Worth?

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in Accident Injuries, Total Knee Replacement Surgery

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Many of our clients suffer serious knee injuries due to major car accidents or falls at work. Once they are accurately diagnosed, they must then undergo surgery or extensive rehabilitative treatments. As these people cope with all the pain and difficulties caused by these injuries, our firm understands that they will start wondering how much their knee injury cases are worth. In other words, how much money they might be offered during settlement negotiations – or after their case goes to trial. For this reason, sample knee injury settlement amounts are discussed below. However, before discussing the settlement value of many...

17 June

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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Claims In Queens

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in Accident Injuries, Brain Injuries

Every year, brain injury from work accident survivors battle serious medical problems due to bad falls on the job. Still, other New York City accident victims develop major head injuries in car and truck accidents. In fact, close to 1.5 million Americans annually suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Like most patients, you are probably eager to learn more about being accurately diagnosed and fully treated so you can return to your former job and lifestyle. We have designed this article to answer many of your questions. Our Queens brain injury law firm will work hard to help you win the maximum...

02 June

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EP07 S04: Lawsuit Value Of A Spinal Fusion Surgery – What Is My Case Worth Series

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Back Injury, Podcast, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

What is the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion? Well, a spinal fusion is major back surgery. I would say the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion is usually $1 million or more. It depends on a lot of factors, but if there was unlimited insurance coverage and good liability, I would say that it really is worth much more than a million dollars. We could look at a few cases that we had, three cases that come to mind. [buzzsprout episode='8631146' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name...

12 May

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EP06 S04: Slip Fall Lawyers $525,000 In A Snow & Ice Sidewalk Fall

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Podcast, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

After a two-week trial, a $525,000.00 result in a snow and ice sidewalk slip and fall in Brooklyn New York. [buzzsprout episode='8506406' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I'm a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. Back in New York, our office gave me good news. We had a slip and fall case on snow and ice. And over here, as you can see, there's plenty of snow and a lot of ice, but unfortunately if you fall over...

02 May

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EP05 S04: What Can I Do If My Lawyer Never Calls Me Back?

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Podcast, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

What Can I Do If My Lawyer Never Calls Me Back ? This Trial Stories episode answers common questions such as: What can I do if my lawyer does not return my phone calls? break down in client & lawyer communication How can I hire a new lawyer? How can I change my lawyer? How will my lawyers get paid? Will I owe more money if I have more than one lawyer? How is the legal fee paid? Why is it important to communicate with my attorney? What is a consent to change attorney aka substitution of attorney? Who decides how...

30 April

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How To Obtain Shoulder Dislocation Treatment After a Vehicle Accident or Fall

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in Accident Injuries, Shoulder Injury

Once you’ve suffered a shoulder dislocation due to a motorcycle accident or car accident, or a steep fall at work, you need to obtain immediate treatment. Most of the intense pain and swelling you will experience will probably start in your shoulder area and radiate down to other parts of your body. Patients often report pain in their neck, arm, chest, and back areas. Unfortunately, it will likely not be easy to move the affected arm from its position until a doctor treats you. What follows is additional information about the three main types of shoulder dislocations, how your doctors will...

27 April

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MTA Driver Arrested for Hitting Pedestrian While Driving Drunk

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

On April 27, an intoxicated MTA bus driver was arrested. The driver, Raquel James, was driving while drunk along Rockaway Parkway and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. This happened at around 3 in the morning. While driving, he hit a female pedestrian. This information comes from the police. James was taken into custody. He has been charged with multiple charges including vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, and more. The extent of the injuries to the pedestrian is not known at this time. If we learn any more details about this accident, we will keep you posted. This is an emerging story. If you’ve been seriously...

26 April

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How to Recognize TBI – Tips from a Brain Injury Attorney

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is brain dysfunction caused by an outside force. Nearly 1.7 million people suffer from a TBI each year resulting in 52,000 deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car crashes account for most TBI-related deaths in those 5–14 years old and almost half in those 15–24 years old. Though symptoms from a TBI can manifest immediately after an injury, sometimes they will not occur until weeks later. Therefore, here are some tips on how to recognize TBI from a traumatic brain injury attorney. Those that suffer from mild traumatic brain injury may exhibit signs of: short-term loss of consciousness confusion headache,...