14 June

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EP08 S04: Uber Accident In New York? How Much Should You Expect Your Settlement to Be?

in Car Accidents, Podcast, Uber & Lyft Accident, Wrongful Death

Uber Accident Claims, Settlement, Lawyers and Insurance in New York Rideshare Accident Lawsuits with Uber & Lyft [buzzsprout episode='8698201' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I'm a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. More and more, we have clients call us and say, "I was involved in a ride-sharing accident with an Uber vehicle or a Lyft vehicle. "What are my rights, what can I do? What can't I do?" They want a lawyer in New York City, Brooklyn,...

10 May

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Jury Award In Queens MTA Bus Collision

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in Bus Accidents

New York City Bus Accident Lawyers at the F&A Injury Law Firm discuss a recent jury verdict in Queens involving a serious MTA bus crash. On Friday, April 15, a jury in Queens, New York, awarded $12.5 million to a man injured in a bus accident that happened in 2009. The jury found the bus driver and his employer, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) liable, according to a report in the New York Post. MTA Bus Accident Details Just before the accident, a traffic enforcement official instructed the man to pull his van over to a bus stop because it was blocking...

28 April

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Update: MTA Bus Action Plan

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Bus Accidents

The MTA unveiled a Bus Action Plan on Monday to improve their service. This plan includes measures that are sweeping and mean to improve the reliability and speed of the bus service in NYC. They are looking to modernize the network as the MTA bus has been losing ridership over the years. The plan is being presented by NYC Transit President Andy Byford. He is looking to reinvent the service. He wants to evaluate every bus route and revamp the entire program. They are looking to meet many initiatives that will be completed ranging from short-term to long-term. Changes include the MYmta app...

27 April

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MTA Driver Arrested for Hitting Pedestrian While Driving Drunk

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

On April 27, an intoxicated MTA bus driver was arrested. The driver, Raquel James, was driving while drunk along Rockaway Parkway and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. This happened at around 3 in the morning. While driving, he hit a female pedestrian. This information comes from the police. James was taken into custody. He has been charged with multiple charges including vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, and more. The extent of the injuries to the pedestrian is not known at this time. If we learn any more details about this accident, we will keep you posted. This is an emerging story. If you’ve been seriously...

24 April

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What should you do immediately following an automobile accident?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Vehicle Accidents

It happens in the blink of an eye. No one expects an automobile accident, but if it happens, it's important to know What you should do immediately following an automobile accident? If you are in a car accident where you feel you have been the victim, it's important to know how to protect yourself and receive any compensation that may be owed to you. In this situation, most people do not think to record their observations. Take note of as many details as possible relating to the accident. Something as small as a skid mark on the ground or a person’s...

15 April

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An Accident is Causing Delays on Outerbridge

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in Accident News, Vehicle Accidents

On April 10, an accident occurred in Staten Island that caused traffic delays. A Staten-Island bound accident caused a fifteen minute delay on the Outerbridge Crossing. This information came from the Port Authority who posted about it on Twitter. The tweet said, “The Outerbridge Crossing to NY is experiencing a delay of 15 minutes due to an accident blocking the High Speed EZ-Pass lanes.” According to a spokesperson with the FDNY, one person was taken to Staten Island University Hospital South Campus because they had minor injuries. The accident caused delays for a time. No other information on this incident was released. Have you been...

15 April

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EP03 S04: Personal Injury Settlements: Get The Inside Scoop in 2021

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Podcast

Get the Inside Scoop on Personal Injury Settlements During the Covid 19 Pandemic. [buzzsprout episode='8339797' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I'm a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. Hi, everybody. I wanted to talk about a recent case experience that I had in a real case. So, I'm handling this case on behalf of a very nice lady, and she was in a facility, like a nursing home type of facility, and she was seriously injured, she had...

11 April

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Bus Accident Lawyers

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Bus Accidents, Personal Injuries

There are many kinds of buses that can be found on the roads of New York. These can include school buses, MTA bus, tour buses, Greyhound buses, airport buses, and many more. Each kind of bus is there for a specific purpose, but they are all used to take many people from one place to another at one time. In a place like New York City, riding on a bus is a normal part of life for many people. While most of the time these rides are safe and everything goes smoothly, just like with any other type of vehicle, crashes...

08 April

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Update on MTA Bus Accident in Brooklyn

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bus Accidents

An update on a story we reported on earlier in the week has come in. This accident occurred on Friday, April 6. There were around 20 people who were injured in an accident on this day. The accident involved an MTA bus and multiple vehicles, and it happened in Brooklyn. Overall, the injuries to the passengers and those in the vehicles were minor. But, some passengers who were on the B44 bus were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The extent of the injuries is not known. While the details are still not known, early reports indicate that a BMW rear-ended...

03 April

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EP02 S04: Get Some Money Now or Wait to 10 x your claim?

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Podcast

Personal Injury Settlement: The Waiting Is the Hardest Part but will it 10x your money? [buzzsprout episode='8265121' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I'm a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. With personal injury cases, a lot of clients ask, should I take the money they're offering now or should I wait and try to get more? And it's always a question that is kind of hard to answer because it really depends on the situation in your particular case....