14 March

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It May Be the Only Option: Spinal Fusion Surgery After A Truck Or Car Accident

in Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

The Mayo Clinic likens the rubbery cushions or discs found between back vertebrae to jelly donuts, in that they encase a soft center in a tougher exterior. When the tougher exterior tears, some of the softer material may push out of the disc. These herniated discs are also sometimes called ruptured discs or slipped discs and may require spinal fusion surgery after a truck or car accident. Severe Pain Possible This protruding material may impinge on nerves. This may cause pain which often radiates down an arm or leg. In some instances, the pain is excruciating and debilitating. Nerve impingement may also...

29 November

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NYC Motorcycle Accident Law Firm: Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Law enforcement officers and accident investigators often find motorcycle collisions among the hardest cases to handle. Sadly, these riders have such limited physical protection that they often suffer severe and even fatal injuries. Furthermore, even the toughest helmet can crack or break apart, especially after a rider has been thrown from a bike upon impact. After major collisions with large trucks or SUVs, surviving riders and their loved ones often pose many questions to our firm. They are understandably eager to obtain justice and proper financial damages for all that was suffered. Here are some of the typical questions often posed to...

18 November

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Find Out How A Paraplegia Injury Lawyer Can Work For You

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Paralysis Injuries, Paraplegia Injuries

People get injured every day explains an NYC paraplegia injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm in Manhattan. Often, it is because of someone else's wrongdoing or negligence. In some cases, these injuries can cause paraplegia. Paraplegia results from a large number of accidents. Find out how a paraplegia injury lawyer can help you to build a case and potentially obtain a settlement for you. How does paraplegia occur? The causes of paraplegia vary. In many instances, it is as a result of an accident where there is a severe traumatic injury to the spinal cord. The trauma could have occurred as a result...

08 October

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New York City Motorcycle Accidents Statistics & Tips

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents

Riding a motorcycle through New York City during rush-hour traffic is often difficult and dangerous. Furthermore, most truck and passenger car drivers forget that motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists are uniquely vulnerable when accidents occur. Although New York City motorcycle collisions aren’t as common as auto accidents, they’re much more likely to result in deadly injuries since motorcyclists have so little physical protection. Furthermore, motorcyclists are at special risk while navigating turns and trying to make it safely through busy traffic intersections. The accident statistics set forth below clearly document the special challenges facing motorcyclists. That information is followed by a list of...

07 October

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What To Do If You Had A Trip And Fall Accident

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

What to do if you had a trip and fall accident

1. If you are injured, call an ambulance from the scene of the accident and go to the hospital. Don't leave the scene. One of the most frequent defenses raised by insurance companies is that the accident did not happen in the manner alleged or in the location alleged. Having an EMS crew arrived at the exact spot you fell and document it in their report will help prevent such arguments by the defendants. 2. Take photographs of your injuries including bruises, scarring, and casts or braces. Take photographs of the location where you fell and the defective condition that caused...

08 September

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The Revel Mopeds Are Back on NYC Streets with Stricter Rules

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents

Ever since they were first introduced into New York City back in 2018, Revel mopeds have been quite popular. And now that it is still risky to ride mass transit due to the pandemic, there’s even greater demand for these two-wheeled vehicles. However, during the summer of 2020, many riders and city officials became concerned about all the new Revel moped accidents. In fact, three people died due to accidents involving Revel mopeds. Concerned about safety and legal issues, Revel pulled all its mopeds off the streets. However, after a brief time away, about 3,000 of the mopeds can now be...

06 September

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Injury Lawyers on Caring for the Injured

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents

If someone you know was injured because of a negligent act, you may be suffering along with them. However, here are some tips from injury lawyers on how to best care for the injured. Encourage your loved one to get medical treatment. Treatment not only allows the injured to improve their physical and mental condition, but it also serves to prove their condition's severity. Even though you may not have much money available (especially if the injured was the bread-winner and cannot work), the injured needs to seek treatment to get better and get a fair and equitable settlement. Help the injured with...

02 June

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How workers compensation lawyers can help?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents, Legal Advice, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

You went to work every day to support your family. Your income helped to pay the bills and put food on the table. But, in an unexpected moment, this changed because you became injured on the job. Work done on the job has its share of rewards but can also pose unique medical and financial challenges in the wake of a serious on-the-job injury explain the worker's compensation lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. It's understandable to have many questions when this happens. How will you support your family if you are the primary...

28 May

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New York City Police Brutality: Its Origins & Key Elements

Posted by Arkady

in Accident News, Accidents, Crime and Assault Injuries, Police Brutality

American society needs properly trained and responsible police officers to protect the public against crime and other dangerous elements. However, officers are never entitled to abuse their power by using any level of excessive or unreasonable force to manage or control a situation. When excessive force isn’t justified by the surrounding circumstances, a victim can often file a successful claim for police brutality. Acting as government agents, police officers can and should be held responsible for their unlawful actions. Brief review of historical events that likely gave rise to police brutality Whether you consult more conservative sources of information – or more activist-oriented...

22 May

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Charter and City Bus Accidents Remain a Dangerous Threat

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Bus Accidents

Three people died and 16 others were injured in one of the most serious bus accidents recently in New York City. A speeding chartered bus (traveling at about 58 miles per hour) ran a red light in Queens and hit an MTA bus on September 18, 2017. The entire event was caught on a nearby video surveillance camera showing the danger to NYC from bus accidents. The improper speed of the chartered bus sealed the fate of many. Those who perished included the chartered bus driver, a pedestrian, and a passenger on the MTA bus. Within twenty-four hours, National Transportation...