12 April

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York

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Are you looking for a pedestrian accident lawyer in New York? In a place like New York, especially in the city, people are often walking from place to place. Pedestrians are aplenty in NYC and the surrounding areas. This is because walking is often one of the best ways to get around and many people do not have cars. Of course, this can increase the likelihood of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. Also, accidents can happen that involve pedestrians and trains or other modes of public transportation. If you are seriously injured while you are a pedestrian, you could receive compensation for...

11 April

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Do You Need a Bus Accident Lawyer?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Bus Accidents, Personal Injuries

We hope you have never been the victim of a bus accident, but, if you have, you don’t have to go through the journey of the legal process on your own. You could receive help from a personal injury lawyer. There are many options available to you. The personal injury system lets bus accidents file for compensation for their injuries and other damages. In the year 2015, there were over 260 bus accidents that involved fatalities. Under the law, buses are seen as common carriers. A common carrier is any vehicle that is used by the general public for transport after paying...

09 April

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Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in New York

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in Car Accidents, Personal Injuries

When it comes to a serious injury, the cost of car accident-related treatment can add up quickly. These medical bills can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the injury. If your injury is minor, it might make sense to file a claim on your own. But, for moderate to severe injuries, it makes the most sense to seek help from a personal injury lawyer. The financial cost to you from a severe injury can be significant. An experienced lawyer will be able to fight for you to receive financial compensation. With an experienced accident lawyer...

07 April

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What is the Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Personal Injuries

Personal injury lawyers are litigators who represent clients. These clients are usually referred to as plaintiffs. They represent clients who are claiming physical or psychological injury because of the negligent actions of another person or entity. Personal injury lawyers practice in an area of law that is called tort law. This area focuses on civic or private wrongs as well as monetary damages. Personal injury lawyers look at breaches of contracts and breaches of duty and whether or not this breach of duty led to harm to another person or group of people. Personal injury lawyers can focus in particular areas and...

20 June

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NFL Concussion Lawyers Discuss the Settlement’s August 2017 Deadline

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in NFL Concussion Lawsuit, Personal Injuries

On February 8, 2017, the enrollment period began for former National Football League (NFL) players seeking compensation under the league's concussion settlement. During the first three days, more than 3,000 retired players signed up to seek payouts using a sliding scale that considers variables like age and years played. Judge Speaks Publicly Federal District Court Judge Anita Brody spoke at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, encouraging NFL retirees to sign up before the August 7th deadline. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the unusually public presentation by a federal judge is motivated by a desire to successfully get the message out to former players...

20 October

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Help Your Kids Have a Safe and Fun Halloween from a NY Accident Attorney

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Personal Injuries

Help Your Kids Have a Safe and Fun Halloween Before heading out on Halloween night with kids dressed up as a superhero, princesses, dinosaurs or monsters, be sure to share some safety tips with them explaining a NY accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. They need to understand that while they’re entitled to have fun while yelling “trick or treat” and obtaining great candy, they must still watch out for dangerous people who may try to harm them. The following safety tips have been divided into two groups. The first section contains good ideas for properly preparing for the big...

20 September

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Personal Injury Lawyer discusses Pedestrian Parking Lot Accidents

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in Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injuries

Parking lots are dangerous because they mix cars and pedestrians together, yet are neither streets nor sidewalks. They lack the traffic control and intensive law enforcement of streets and highways, and unlike sidewalks, they don't isolate the pedestrian from motor vehicle traffic. Painted lines and stop signs are in place to direct and control motor vehicles, but drivers can freely ignore them without fearing consequences. In addition to this imperfect arrangement, the slow speed of traffic lulls both drivers and pedestrians into a false sense of security. Drivers are distracted by their cell phones while looking for parking spaces, and pedestrians...

18 July

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Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer

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in Personal Injuries

Looking for a good personal injury lawyer

If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, you may be scared and confused about what you should do next. You may have medical bills stacking up and someone from the insurance company calling you and encouraging you to settle quickly. Though you may need the money, it may not be in your best interest to settle quickly. Therefore, here are some tips from Personal Injury attorneys on what to do before you settle. Seek medical attention. If you body hurts, go to the doctor. Even though medical care is not cheap, getting treatment up front may save you...

23 May

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The Many Roles of the Personal Injury Lawyer

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A personal Injury lawyer has numerous roles, the majority of which align with helping clients receive compensation after being injured in an accident. The Personal Injury lawyer is available to answer clients' questions, and to handle all insurance related issues, with a goal toward ultimately recovering full and fair compensation for the client. His or her job is to make certain that the individual who caused the accident accepts responsibility for it, and that this person or his or her insurance company, covers the client's losses. This includes compensation for all past and future medical bills that are related to the accident,...

29 April

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Looking for a Good Personal Injury Lawyer? We’re Here to Help!

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in Personal Injuries

We Can Help Are you looking for a good personal injury lawyer? The construction industry is rife with negligence and dangerous conditions. Unfortunately, sometimes this means that people may be badly injured in an accident. If this has happened to you, Frekhtman & Associates is here to help. When you have been injured, you want a Personal Injury Attorney to fight for your rights. This is especially true in the area of injuries suffered at a construction site. The owner of a construction site may be responsible for certain conditions at the site; if you were injured as a result of unnecessarily dangerous conditions--especially...