21 August

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Summertime Car Crashes: When You Need a Car Accident Lawyer

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the summer months see the highest rate of motor vehicle fatalities. In general, car crash incidences, whether fatal or not, increase in the summer for a number of reasons: Teen drivers, who are less experienced and more impulsive while driving, are out on the road more, especially since school is out. National holidays such as the Fourth of July or Labor Day see an increase in drinking and driving More people are on the road, going on vacation, taking short trips during the day, and enjoying the warmer weather on their motorcycles. The...

24 May

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What should you do after a car accident ?

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

More than six million car accidents occur every year in the United States. One in three accidents involves personal injury to the driver and the passengers....

30 April

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An Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer Knows What You’re Going Through

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You can hardly turn on the news anymore without hearing about a traffic tie-up involving a big-rig truck crash. As an experienced truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates has helped truck accident victims around the nation receive the justice and compensation they deserve for their injuries and suffering. Call us toll free at 1-866-ATTY-LAW. A hospital bed can feel like one of the loneliest places on earth when you're laying there in shock after a truck collision has changed your life. You wonder how you will ever pay all the unexpected medical bills about to start streaming into your mailbox. You...

12 June

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Ten Most Recent Truck Accident Verdicts in NY Courts

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Lisa Sanchez v. John E. Gonzalez Rose Brand Wipers, Inc., and Ryder...

11 June

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Federal Trucking Regulations

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9 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program The primary motivation of this part is to ensure that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), individual states, and other political jurisdictions unify to develop and implement programs that will ultimately improve motor carrier, CMV, and driver safety and establish a safer and more efficient transportation system. 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing The function of 49 CFR 382 is to establish programs within trucking companies designed to prevent accidents and injuries resulting from impairment due to the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. This part applies to all who drive a...

06 June

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Truck Accident Laws

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Most Popular sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applicable to Truck Accidents 49 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing 49 CFR 383: Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties 49 CFR 391: Qualifications of Drivers 49 CFR 392: Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles 49 CFR 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation 49 CFR 395: Hours of Service of Drivers 49 CFR 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance 49 CFR 397: Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and Parking Rules 49 CFR 398: Transportation of Migrant Workers 49...

03 March

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Use of Cell Phone while Driving Causes 1 out of every 4 accidents

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in Vehicle Accidents

Statistics show that 1 out of every 4 motor vehicle accidents involve a driver who was speaking on a cell phone, texting, or otherwise distracted by a cell phone. This includes those who use the hands free ear pieces. Many states including New York have banned the use of cell phones while driving and are issuing tickets and fines. However, the problems continue. Recent studies have found that driving while texting or speaking on a handheld cell phone increases your odds of getting in an accident equally to being intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08...

02 March

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Toyota Recall – Hearings before Congress attempt to determine if Toyota knew of defects and yet took no remedial action

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents

Toyota Motor Corp. officials are under fire with questions from Congress during Senate hearings on the company's worldwide recall of 8,500,000 vehicles. The hearings are underway on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Toyota has attributed the problems to gas pedals that can get covered by floor mats. The gas pedals also stick due to design flaws. Safety experts have said the problem may be with the electronics inside the Toyota vehicles. An estimated 52 deaths since 2000 have been linked to the sudden acceleration problem. Toyota is also fixing 1.6 million cars due to oil hoses with leaks. A large numbers of death...

24 February

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Truck Accident Case settled in Federal Court by Frekhtman & Associates, Attorneys at Law

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Truck Accidents

The plaintiff was a warehouse workers who was assisting a large truck hooked to a tractor trailer that was backing up into a loading dock. The tractor trailer reversed into the loading dock improperly at a diagnol. The plaintiff banged on the side of the truck and yelled out to the driver to stop. The driver pushed the gas and moved his vehicle forward. This caused the rear tractor trailer door which was open at the time to catch on the side gate of the warehouse facility. The impact ripped the tractor trailer door off its hinges and caused it...

23 February

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Don’t be afraid to see a doctor after a car accident

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Many clients tell our firm they are afraid to go the doctor after a car accident even though they feel pain. This is because they may not have health/ medical insurance coverage and fear that the hospitals and or doctors will send them a big bill and or put them in collection. However, the New York No Fault law requires the automobile insurance company of the car you are physically in to pay for up to $50,000 of medical benefits to each injured person. This is called Personal Injury Protection (PIP). It acts like health insurance and most people can treat...