25 July

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7 Steps You Need To Take After a Slip & Fall Accident

in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Many people believe slip and fall accidents only happen to older folks. But the truth is that everyone is likely to suffer a fall at some point in their lives. Chances are it won't be their fault, either. In the event that a person is injured on someone else's property due to negligence towards maintaining safety standards, they might be entitled to financial compensation. What happens after a slip and fall accident is critical to building a case for premises liability. So keep these things in mind as you handle the situation: Regardless of the reason for the fall, the health...

08 July

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Defective sidewalk accident attorneys will assist you after a serious trip and fall

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Sidewalks should provide people with a safe way to walk around the city, giving them a space separate from vehicular traffic. However, a defective sidewalk can become, in and of itself, a source of serious injuries explains a lawyer from the F&A injury law firm, defective sidewalk accident attorneys specializing in trip and fall incidents. The New York City Department of Transportation website reports that there are 12,750 miles of sidewalks around the city. Some of the repairs and maintenance are the municipal government's responsibility. In many other cases, it's up to property owners to maintain their sections of sidewalk and...

12 February

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How A Trip And Fall Accident Lawyer Could Work For You

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Trip and fall accidents are indeed an unfortunate event. If you endured a serious personal injury due to a trip and fall, you now have the additional stress of accruing medical bills. You may be considering hiring a trip and fall accident lawyer and this may prove to be an excellent decision. Here we explain how it can be detrimental not to hire an attorney to represent you on your behalf. Benefits of a Trip and Fall Attorney Proving a trip and fall can often be difficult and a lawyer can help you by: Collecting evidence of the slip and fall Communicating with...

28 January

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This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

This past weekend the Northeast was hit by winter storm Jonas which brought intensely cold weather and record snowfall. Among the various dangers of winter weather worth noting is the risk of slipping on icy surfaces and loose snow. Slipping and falling can result in a number of serious injuries. For example, according to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US, particularly among young children and older adults. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports that falls are the leading contributor to injuries among older people in the city. Injuries...

08 December

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Slip, Trip & Fall Accident Law on Trivial Defects from NY’s Highest Court

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in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

The New York State Court of Appeals, the highest court, decided three cases in Hutchinson v. Sheridan Hill Corp. in October 2015. The decision clarifies conflicting interpretations of past precedents by the Appellate Divisions and lower trial courts. When someone slips or trips and falls they must prove they fell because of some sort of defective condition be it a puddle, hole, raised sidewalk flag, or other hazard. On a motion to dismiss, the defendant must prove as a matter of law that there exist no questions of fact for a jury to decide. To meet this burden, a defendant must...

12 November

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NY Slip and Fall accident lawyers Discuss Why You Should Move Quickly With Your Claim

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured in slip and fall incidents. These accidents can range in severity from a bruised ego to something much more severe. If you have been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, then it is important that you speak with a Slip and Fall accident lawyer sooner rather than later. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the faster evidence can be gathered. It is important to move quickly with your claim so that witnesses can be contacted, and medical expenses can be documented. If possible, pictures and evidence should be gathered at the scene....

19 September

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Discovery Of Human Remains In Burned Bronx Building

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in Burn Injuries, Ceiling Collapses, Premises Accidents

On Monday, Sept. 16, a demolition crew taking down what remained of a burned building in the Bronx made the sad and frightening discovery of three dead bodies. Authorities said the bodies were discovered around 2 p.m. as the crew was working on a building in the 60 block of Buchanan Place. The building had been gutted by fire a week earlier. Evidently, no one had any indication that there might be human remains in the wreckage. Investigators are still piecing together what happened, so at this point, it is not clear how the three people died. If the three people were killed...

01 August

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Do You Need a Premises Liability Lawyer if You Were Hurt on Someone’s Property?

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in Premises Accidents

If you were hurt while on someone else’s property, do you need a premises liability lawyer to protect your legal rights? The choice is yours, but you should know the facts before you decide. If the property owner is insured, he should turn the claim over to his insurance company, but he might not. The insurance company might deny liability and pay nothing; but they might offer to pay your medical bills. Such an offer might seem very generous when the bills start piling up; but you could be legally entitled to much more. Should? Might? Could? There are a lot of issues...

17 July

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Frekhtman & Associates win $225,000.00 for a pedestrian trip and fall accident

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Accidents

Frekhtman & Associates, https://866attylaw.com and (866) ATTY LAW, successfully represented a pedestrian who tripped and fell due to a misleveling on a sidewalk in midtown Manhattan. Originally, the defendant landlord failed to answer the complaint and a default judgment was entered. An inquest followed which awarded plaintiff a sum of money. He then attempted to collect these funds by entering a judgment. At this time, defendants moved by Order to Show Cause to vacate the default judgment. During the pendency of this motion for relief, the parties agreed to schedule a mediation. No insurance coverage was applicable but the landlord...