24 May

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What should you do after a car accident ?

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

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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

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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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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)

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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

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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...

26 February

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What to do if you fall on snow or ice

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents

If you fall due to snow or ice, you may be able to bring a successful lawsuit to recover money damages. The important factors to consider are 1. Where did you fall? Certain areas are actionable under the law while other areas are more difficult or even impossible. For example, someone who fell on a sidewalk in front of a commercial premises on a Wed when it last snowed on a Sun may have a strong case because the landlord/ management should have cleaned the snow or ice in the 2-3 day time window. However, someone who fell on a...

25 February

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Why it is important to keep in contact with your lawyer

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If you have been injured, it is vital to keep in touch with your attorney. An attorney is your representative who is handling all aspects of your personal injury claim. He or she must be "in the loop" and get constant updates on your medical treatment and other important facts. In New York, a personal injury case filed in Court may take from 6 months to 2 years or more to resolve. During that time, you need to be in touch with your lawyer and your lawyer should be proactive and be in touch with you! At Frekhtman & Associates, we...