25 April

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Wrongful Death Lawyer New York

After you’ve lost a loved one in an accident, you are dealing with a lot of stress and grief. Losing a loved one is always difficult. It is one of the most difficult things anyone has to go through. Losing a loved one in an accident that was caused by someone else can be especially hard. You may be asking yourself why. You may be asking yourself how this could have happened. If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident that could have been prevented, you are probably asking yourself a million questions and trying to make sense of it...

15 April

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Do You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer?

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in Personal Injuries, Truck Accidents

After you’ve been injured in an accident involving a large truck, you might be wondering if you need a truck accident lawyer in NYC or not. If the accident was minor and your injuries were not severe, you might not need to hire a lawyer. You might be fine to settle outside of court. But, for serious injuries where you are looking at significant medical bills, a lawyer is often your best option for receiving the compensation you are owed. If an insurance company is refusing to pay you the money you are due, a personal injury lawyer can also help you....

15 April

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Emergency Responders Brace for Power Outages

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in Accident News, Personal Injuries

Emergency responders are preparing for possible blackouts that could happen if ice brings down trees and power lines. Officials are hiring people to prepare for possible power outages. The emergency responders are looking ahead to storms coming into the area. The Deputy Chief May of the Rochester Fire Department said, "stay inside because of down trees, downed wires. You can't tell if they're live or dead." Emergency responders in the Rochester area are preparing for another storm. They are urging people in the area to limit travel, and they say that bridges will be a concern because roads over bridges tend to freeze. They...

15 April

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Do You Need a Train Accident Attorney?

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in Personal Injuries, Train Accidents

Did you know that there are about 3,000 train accidents that cause around 1,000 death each year in the United States? Of course, there are many more train accidents that cause injuries that don’t lead to fatalities. Even small accidents involving trains can lead to severe injury because trains are so large and move quickly. Train accident personal injury cases can be complicated as they often involve many responsible parties. Train accidents also have specific laws and regulations that are different than accidents involving other vehicles. A train accident might just impact one person like in the case of a slip and...

12 April

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Pedestrian Safety Statistics

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in Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injuries

Pedestrian accidents do happen in New York. They are especially common in urban areas such as in NYC. There are always people walking in the city getting from place to place. There are also often pedestrians in suburban areas. An accident involving a pedestrian and any type of vehicle can happen. These statistics illustrate how often they happen. According to statistics, in 2015, there were over 5,375 pedestrians who were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. This is an average of about 1 pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. Also, there were nearly 130,000 pedestrians who were treated for injuries related to...

12 April

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How Can a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Help You?

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in Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injuries

If you’ve been injured in an accident while you were a pedestrian, you might be wondering if it is worth it to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. When a pedestrian is injured in an accident involving a vehicle, it can cause serious damage. The human body is frail and can be easily injured by a vehicle. Because of this, injuries to pedestrians are more likely to be severe. Victims and families can benefit from seeking legal help. If the accident was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, the victim could receive financial compensation for their...

12 April

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York

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in Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injuries

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?

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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...