12 December

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Manhattan Pedestrian Accident Involving Surgeon

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A physician described in court papers as one of the top five breast-cancer surgeons in the world is suing two motorists following a pedestrian accident that injured her hand, preventing her from operating on patients.A New York City pedestrian knockdown accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm discusses the facts and circumstances of this case: Vehicles Strike Physician According to the court papers, a male motorist and a female motorist were allegedly operating the vehicles at high speeds when a collision occurred on York Avenue near East 61st Street at about 7 a.m. on September 8. The vehicles then struck the 63-year-old surgeon...

08 December

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NYC Bike Accident Attorney Discusses Bicycle Riding Safety in the New York area

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Many native New Yorkers and tourists greatly enjoy riding bicycles around town when we’re not facing bad weather explains Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City bike accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan. In fact, Citibank’s bike sharing program can help nearly everyone get around Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and even Jersey City. The annual membership program works for many, while others are fine with just paying for a day pass so they can ride to meet a friend or colleague for lunch – or take in a museum or simple tourist attraction. Whatever you do, be sure to...

02 December

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New York Truck Accident Attorney Discusses The Dangers Posed by Tractor Trailers in the NY area

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

After a large truck traveling on the New Jersey Turkpike in 2015 hit the limo carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and nine others, nearly everyone began talking about truck safety issues again. Sadly, comedian “Jimmy Mack” (James McNair) died in that accident that wound up sending Morgan and eight other seriously injured passengers to local hospitals explains a New York truck accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. What many people don’t know is that Morgan’s limo was traveling at less than 10 miles per hour when it was hit. Furthermore, the Walmart truck driver was much too tired to be...

16 November

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Offers Tips on Avoiding Injury from Road Hazards

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in Motorcycle Accidents

In addition to coping with traffic, motorcyclists must pay close attention to the road surface conditions. Things that barely register to car drivers such as gravel or potholes, can cause a motorcycle fall explains a NY motorcycle accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Riding safely requires that you quickly recognize common road hazards and adopt specific riding strategies. Here are three suggestions: Recognize Road Hazards Take evasive action or slow down when you see these common road dangers: Leaves. Leaves reduce your traction when dry and are slippery as grease when wet. Watch for them while cornering. Puddles. Puddles can...

15 November

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3 Things to Consider When Filing a Car Accident Claim

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in Vehicle Accidents

Below are 3 things to take into consideration when you are attempting to determine to settle your vehicle accident claim yourself or employ an Accident Lawyer in New York City. You do not require an attorney to assist with routine vehicle accident claims, if you take some time to familiarize yourself with the claims system. The important thing to remember is to discover what cases you’re able to settle on your own, and which ones require an attorney. Before deciding whether to settle your very own claim, consider the following three things. 1. Is fault contested within your case, or do the...

07 November

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney: Driving Habits Are a Big Predictor of Future Accidents

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in Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

There are many causes of semi truck accidents, such as driver inexperience and mechanical failure. Among the top causes, however, is force of habit explains a New York semi truck accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan. Truck drivers who habitually commit traffic violations such as making improper lane changes will continue to do so until they lose their job from accruing too many traffic tickets or causing an accident. These are drivers who have the skill but not the inclination to drive safely. Some drivers automatically react to specific situations in a dangerous way while others do so...

03 November

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss One Of Worst Bus Crashes In Years

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in Bus Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

A bus en route from a casino to Los Angeles rear-ended a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 near Palm Springs, California, causing dozens of injuries and significant loss of life explains one of the New York City bus accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. The crash occurred just after 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 23. It is one of the worst bus crashes in the United States in recent years. Mangled Wreckage The impact was so severe that portions of the truck’s trailer were found 15 feet into the front of the bus. There were 44 passengers and a driver...

01 November

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New York Auto Accident Lawyers Discuss Pedestrian Injuries & Safety Tips

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

New York Pedestrian Injuries & Safety Tips First responders have many important yet unpleasant tasks to handle on a daily basis. Perhaps one of the hardest is seeing the terrible toll pedestrians suffer after being hit by careless motorists. Without the protection of a vehicle wrapped around them, many pedestrians suffer traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, severe lacerations, and various head injuries when hit by cars, trucks or buses. Recent New York State Department of Motor Vehicle accident statistics published online indicate that there were 269 fatal pedestrian/motor crashes reported to the police in 2014. Equally disturbing were the more than 14,000...

06 October

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NYC Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses The Deadly Nature of Truck and Car Accidents

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

At their maximum allowed weight of 80,000 pounds, semi trucks are the behemoths of the road. Unfortunately, this fact isn't fully appreciated by many of the motorists who share the road with them. The enormous weight of semi trucks increases their stopping distance, and their high center of gravity makes them vulnerable to tipping over. A fully loaded trailer is top-heavy, and the truck driver that doesn't drive extra slow on curves can tip over explains a New York City truck accident lawyer. When the trailer is empty, it risks tipping over from strong wind gusts. Without cargo weight to hold it down,...

05 October

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NYC train accident lawyers discuss recent Hoboken crash

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in Train Accidents

During the early morning rush hour on Thursday, September 29th, New Jersey commuters heading to their train platforms were suddenly forced to respond to a runaway train. Filled with passengers and allegedly moving at a heightened speed, the New Jersey commuter train crashed into the Hoboken Terminal. One young woman in her thirties was killed and more than 100 others suffered a wide range of serious injuries. Normally, each arriving train slides into a designated stopping point in the terminal. However, on this day, CNN reports that “the train overran its stopping point, slammed into a bumper block . . ....