24 May

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Two-vehicle Crash Involving Dump Truck

New York Truck Accident Lawyer at the Frekhtman & Associates Injury Law Firm discusses a collision between a dump truck and a passenger vehicle resulted in a loss of life. The accident happened in the western Connecticut community of Southbury on Friday, May 13. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about the crash at approximately 1:21 p.m., so local police and state troopers responded to the accident scene on Route 6 at Old Waterbury Road. Accident Details According to WTNH News, a 69-year-old female motorist driving a Subaru Legacy was westbound on Old Waterbury Road when her vehicle was broadsided by a dump...

16 May

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Tragic Brooklyn Crash

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A Brooklyn crash where 12th Street meets Avenue P led to a loss of life. According to police, the crash occurred just before 10 p.m. on Monday, May 9. Accident Details A black Infiniti on East 12th Street reportedly had a green light as it approached the intersection. However, a westbound silver Honda Accord allegedly ran a red light on Avenue P, and it struck the Infiniti. The vehicles then careened into a bicyclist, pinning the individual against two parked vehicles. A surveillance video included footage of the bicyclist attempting to cross the street just moments before the crash. The bicyclist was rushed...

13 May

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Train Accident Lawyer Discusses the Federal Employers’ Liability Act

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Train accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm discuss FELA. Railroad workers that work for a railroad that travels interstate have special rights under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). This law protects injured railroad workers who are injured during the course and scope of their employment. The FELA requires railroads to maintain a reasonably safe work environment, to enforce certain safety rules, to adequately train and supervise employees, and to impose reasonable work requirements on employees. A railroad worker can bring a FELA claim if: The railroad was negligent in carrying out the above mentioned requirements; and This negligence caused the worker's injury. Whether...

12 May

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Boat Accident Lawyers discuss Negligence

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NY boat accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm discuss negligence on the water as the Spring boat season begins. If you have been in a boat accident, you may wonder who is responsible. Should someone be held accountable for the damage and injuries resulting from the accident? Just as with a car accident, often a person was negligent which resulted in the accident. Negligence is defined as the failure to act with reasonable care. To prove negligence it must be proven that the person at fault failed to act with reasonable care and this directly caused the accident in...

11 May

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss Long Island Collision

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New York automobile accident lawyers discuss a Long Island car crash where one vehicle allegedly ran a red light. A crash occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Lakeland Avenue in Ronkonkoma. A 23-year-old Bohemia man in a 2014 Chevrolet pickup truck was southbound on Ocean Avenue before the accident. Motorist Allegedly Runs Red Light A Suffolk County law enforcement official said witnesses reported that the pick up was traveling at excessive speed when it ran a red light and struck another pickup driven by a 67-year-old Medford man. He was reportedly attempting...

09 May

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What to do if you are in a Boat Accident

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Boating is a fun summer activity for many. While we hope you have a relaxing time on your boat this summer, we realize accidents do happen. Knowing how to handle an accident is important. When boat accidents occur, injury is possible. In addition, the damage to the boat may make it no longer safe to drive back to shore. It may not even remain afloat. Therefore, drowning is a risk. Boat accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, wants you to be aware of how to handle a boat accident should you face one. Check for Injuries Just as if you are in a car...

06 May

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Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Discusses Safety Facts about Commercial Trucks

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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the total deaths per year in accidents involving large trucks ranged from 4,305 in 1975 to 3,660 in 2014. These fatalities include the occupants of trucks and other types of vehicles, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians. Although the numbers appear somewhat lower in recent years, the difference seems small considering the increasing safety requirements and advances in technology that have occurred over the 39 intervening years. Why have the fatalities been so stubbornly persistent? Here are three contributing factors to this: Tractor-Trailer Rigs Are Meant to Haul Cargo Tractor-trailer rigs are designed to haul...

05 May

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss Wrong-way Driving Incident on Freeway

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NYC automobile accident lawyers at F&A Injury Law Firm discuss a serious car accident involving a fiery two-car crash which occurred on Interstate 95 after a motorist allegedly traveled the wrong way on the freeway over the weekend. Vehicle Catches Fire Authorities in Milford, Connecticut, say that the motorist was southbound in the northbound lanes near exit 36 at about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, when the accident happened. The engine compartment of one of the vehicles caught fire, but first responders were successful in quickly extinguishing the flames, according to a report by CBS Connecticut. Extrication Required Emergency personnel had to extricate...

04 May

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Offers Seven Tips for Riding in the Rain

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"While it's best to avoid motorcycling in the rain, every rider should know how to do it safely" says Arkady Frekhtman, a NYC motorcycle accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Sometimes, the weather forecasters get their predictions wrong and you will have little choice but to ride in the wet weather until you find shelter. If by accident or by intention you should find yourself riding in the rain, keep these seven safety tips in mind: Use the Right Tires and Keep Them Well Maintained Avoid buying "long-lasting" tires. These tires resist wear because they use a hard rubber. This increased hardness...

24 April

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New York Car Accident Lawyer Explains the Legal Theory of Vicarious Liability

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Some persons are surprised to find out that if they loan their automobile to another individual that they very well could become responsible for any damages that occur to the automobile. Many are surprised to know that the preceding statement is true, even when they are "technically" not the driver of the automobile. The statement is true whether a person loans his or her vehicle to an acquaintance, a member of his immediate family, or a trusted employee--it does not matter--it is his car and he is responsible for the damage. The legal theory of vicarious liability: When an individual takes...