17 May

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The Dangerous Increase in NYC Speeding Drivers During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Too many careless drivers are now either speeding or street racing on New York City roadways. This odd behavior poses a major threat to the safety of those on foot or riding bicycles. It also robs all New Yorkers of the chance to quietly stroll down city streets while going to pick up groceries – or simply get some much-needed exercise. Those breaking the law while speeding need to find more mature ways to cope with their frustrations. The New York Times states in one article that speeds have risen by 288% in one section of town. After reviewing several speeding accidents...

15 May

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Head-On Collisions Remain a Deadly Threat to Many

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Crash Injuries, Vehicle Accidents

Unfortunately, head-on collisions can be devastating to witness and hard for first responders to handle. And all too often, survivors must endure lengthy treatment regimens and complete long-term rehabilitation programs. However, our law firm’s experience in handling these types of major accident claims can help clients win sizeable settlement awards or fully comprehensive verdicts. Once you contact our office, we will carefully review the facts of your case to see if there’s clear proof that another party negligently caused your accident. In some cases, you may still be able to recover for your injuries, even if a small percentage of fault...

08 May

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Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Lawsuit Against Apple in an Alleged Distracted Driving Case

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

The parents of a child that died in an alleged distracted driving incident are suing Apple Inc explain New York car accident lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates. They allege that Apple’s FaceTime app contributed to the death by encouraging distracted driving. The lawsuit was filed in December 2016, in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County. The litigation also asserts that Apple was aware of the safety risks posed by the FaceTime app, and that it failed to use its own patented lock-out feature to prevent driver use at highway speeds. Details of the Accident At about 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 2014,...

18 February

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Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threat to NYC Pedestrian Safety

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in Accidents, Brain Injuries, Construction Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threat to NYC Pedestrian Safety For decades, most New York City pedestrians have assumed that being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street was the biggest danger they faced. Unfortunately, the December 2019 death of New York City architect Erica L. Tishman put everyone on notice that falling building debris can suddenly take the life of any pedestrian. Ms. Tishman was walking near her office on the southeast corner of 49th Street and Seventh Avenue when a piece of loose terra cotta fell from a building – hitting her on the head and killing her. As...

18 February

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Whiplash Car Accident Case Values Can Vary Greatly

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injuries, Vehicle Accidents

Whiplash Car Accident Case Values Can Vary Greatly Far too many people suffer painful whiplash injuries due to car accidents caused by others. Distracted driving has become so common, it’s a wonder that most of us safely reach our destinations. Fortunately, most of us are can obtain proper treatment. Yet as our healing continues, we often start asking about the settlement value of our cases. Once our law firm receives copies of a client’s medical and billing records from their treating doctors, we can then try to provide an educated guess regarding the possible value of each case. However, before that stage...

03 February

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Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threats to NYC Pedestrian Safety

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Ceiling Collapses, Construction Accidents

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04 November

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Accident Statistics Show the Importance of Truck Accident Lawyers

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in Accidents, Truck Accidents

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, more than 85,000 people were involved in truck accidents in 2019. Of those, more than 3,700 resulted in fatalities. That was a notable increase over the previous years’ figures. Sadly, the tentative figures for 2020 are likely to be significant as well. At this point, the total number of fatal crashes for last year is believed to be more than 34,000. How many of those fatalities were actually truck-related has yet to be revealed. Couple those grim statistics with recent news reports about ongoing truck underride issues and one thing becomes clear. The...

30 April

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What Should You Do After a Bus Accident in Brooklyn?

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in Accidents, Bus Accidents

What Should You Do After a Bus Accident?

Each day in New York, thousands of people get on buses as they are traveling to their destinations. The people who use buses each day are varied, and they use buses for many different reasons. Some people use MTA buses to get to work and back home. Some people are tourists using buses to see the city. School buses are used to transport children to school. In the event of an accident, the impacts can be intense as buses are large. Also, buses do not usually have seat belts and their large size can cause maneuverability issues. Buses can have large...

30 April

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Do You Need a Bus Accident Lawyer in New York?

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in Accidents, Bus Accidents

If you’ve been in a bus accident anywhere in New York, you might be wondering what to do next. If you were seriously injured in the accident, you might have a lot of questions and be under a lot of stress. A serious accident can change your life for years to come. It can mean you are dealing with injuries where you will have to have medical treatments and visits for months or even years. These medical treatments can get expensive. Your injuries could also keep you from your job which can also have a significant impact on your financial...

30 April

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More Bus Crash Statistics

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Bus Accidents

While buses are one of the safest ways to get around, bus accidents do happen. Buses are used in places like New York City frequently. Many people in New York rely on buses to get around. They can be one of the main forms of transportation for many people. With MTA buses transporting so many people each day, it makes sense that bus crashes happen sometimes. Also, there are many other kinds of buses such as school buses that are used daily. In 2015, there were over 32 thousand fatal vehicle accidents in the United States. Only around 250 of these...