03 December

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Recent accidents highlight dangers of truck traffic

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Truck Accidents

Just one day prior to a state-wide safe roads initiative two truck accidents underscored the growing problem. A truck driver was driving too fast which led to a rollover accident resulting in his truck spilling 200 gallons of fuel. This single truck accident caused a mile long traffic back up on the road and will require a vast clean-up effort. It was the driver’s first day working for this trucking company and his cargo load was not evenly distributed or secured. A second accident involved a motor vehicle that pulled out in front of a moving truck which caused the truck...

21 August

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Summertime Car Crashes: When You Need a Car Accident Lawyer

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Car Accidents

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the summer months see the highest rate of motor vehicle fatalities. In general, car crash incidences, whether fatal or not, increase in the summer for a number of reasons: Teen drivers, who are less experienced and more impulsive while driving, are out on the road more, especially since school is out. National holidays such as the Fourth of July or Labor Day see an increase in drinking and driving More people are on the road, going on vacation, taking short trips during the day, and enjoying the warmer weather on their motorcycles. The...

24 May

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What should you do after a car accident ?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

More than six million car accidents occur every year in the United States. One in three accidents involves personal injury to the driver and the passengers....

30 March

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F&A retained to represent family of Nicholas Naumkin

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Wrongful Death

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

17 July

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

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

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

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

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

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

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....

29 May

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NY No Fault Law on Serious Injury Threshold 5102(d)

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents

Proposal to amend the law is pending - https://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S7518 - Senate version https://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/html/bill/A10739 - Assembly version...

02 May

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New York Personal Injury Lawyers explain High Low Agreements

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Damages Awards, Personal Injuries

A high low agreement is made between the lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant with the consent of their clients. Such an agreement is a contract that sets a ceiling and a floor on the recovery thereby seeking to limit the potential payout defendants must make in the event of a large jury verdict while confirming the plaintiff will receive some baseline monetary amount. For example, in a personal injury action where the insurance policy limits are one million dollars ($1,000,000), the parties may enter into a high low agreement of $100,000 to $550,000. This means that if the...

02 March

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Toyota Recall – Hearings before Congress attempt to determine if Toyota knew of defects and yet took no remedial action

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents

Toyota Motor Corp. officials are under fire with questions from Congress during Senate hearings on the company's worldwide recall of 8,500,000 vehicles. The hearings are underway on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Toyota has attributed the problems to gas pedals that can get covered by floor mats. The gas pedals also stick due to design flaws. Safety experts have said the problem may be with the electronics inside the Toyota vehicles. An estimated 52 deaths since 2000 have been linked to the sudden acceleration problem. Toyota is also fixing 1.6 million cars due to oil hoses with leaks. A large numbers of death...