03 February

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Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threats to NYC Pedestrian Safety

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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...

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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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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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...

08 April

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Child Knocked Unconscious After Being Hit By Falling Street Sign

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents, Falling Objects

On April 4, 2018, a young child was knocked unconscious when a street sign fell and landed on his head. The child was only 6-years-old and was outside of Madison Square Garden when the incident happened. According to sources, the accident happened late on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred near 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The boy was unconscious when the paramedics got to the scene. He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. He was reported to be in serious condition. This is a developing story. As more details on this incident are announced, we will keep you posted. This is the...

04 April

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Deadly Car Crash Kills One on Utica Avenue

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in Accident News, Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death

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An elderly woman was killed on March 15th, 2018 when a driver backed up and ran over her on Utica Avenue. According to police, the accident occurred at around 9:28 p.m. A 71-year-old man was driving a Cadillac sedan in reverse. He was doing so near Avenue L. While driving in reverse, he hit a Chevrolet Equinox that was parked. The Equinox then hit the 75-year-old woman. She was not in a vehicle at the time. The driver then hit another parked car. Emergency Responders found the woman and saw she had leg injuries. She was taken to Kings County Hospital and...

03 April

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What To Do After a Car Accident

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

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After you’ve been in a car accident, it can be very overwhelming and confusing. You might not know which steps you should take to ensure your safety as well as the safety of those around you. The actions you take after your accident can help or hinder your case if you decide to file a personal injury claim. The following steps are a helpful guide of what to do after you’ve been a car accident: Move to a safe area if possible. If you're able to do so, move your car out of harm’s way. If you can’t move your car, put...

03 April

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New York Teen Dies From Injuries a Year After Crash

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New York teen dies from car crash injuries

In Colonie, New York, a teenager who suffered severe burns died from his injuries over a year after the car crash he was in happened. This accident happened in New York over a year ago. According to the Albany County district attorney’s office, the 17-year-old, Niko DiNovo, died on Monday evening of the 19th of March. According to sources, the teen suffered third-degree burns to around 95 percent of his body. He received these injuries after a car crushed that happened in October 2016 in Colonie. The accident was caused when DeNovo's friend, Michael Carr, was driving over the speed limit. He...

03 April

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Person Airlifted After Accident Involving Three Vehicles in Watertown

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According to police, a woman was airlifted to a hospital after a three-car crash happened. This car accident happened on Thursday, March 22nd. It occurred in Pamelia, New York. The police said that the woman was airlifted to Upstate University Hospital after the crash near Waterton. The woman, Michelle R. Barton-Cox, was driving on State Route 11 at around 3:30 p.m. when another woman, Katlynn Marie Patterson from Calcium, hit her car. Barton-Cox was driving a GMC and Patterson was driving a 2011 Jeep. Patterson was trying to turn into her driveway. The GMC pushed the jeep into another lane and...