20 February

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Scaffolding Accidents: Who Is Responsible and What Can You Do?

in Construction Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Workers Compensation

Compensation for Victims of Trip and Fall Accidents at Brooklyn Construction Sites While most slips, trips, and falls on construction sites involve workers falling from scaffolding or other high places, other deadly “falls” may simply involve tools and equipment falling and seriously hurting or even killing someone. At present, Brooklyn construction workers keep suffering too many of these types of fall injury accidents. Construction site supervisors must make sure that all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards are upheld daily, along with all state and local guidelines. Proper PPE (personal protective equipment) must be mandatory, and every worker should be required...

30 July

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How To Recover From Serious Facial Fractures After A Workplace Accident

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Although many Americans suffer serious facial fractures due to motor vehicle accidents, a large percentage of them also develop these due to workplace falls. The improper use of ladders, poorly constructed and unstable scaffolding, and inadequate guardrails on construction platforms all contribute to highly painful and sometimes life-threatening facial fracture. While many workers can heal from less complex facial fractures after bad falls, others may have to also cope with traumatic brain injuries and neurological disorders. Depending on the precise type of facial fracture suffered – and the extent to which nearby muscles and nerves were damaged – some workers may...

02 June

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EP07 S04: Lawsuit Value Of A Spinal Fusion Surgery – What Is My Case Worth Series

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Back Injury, Podcast, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

What is the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion? Well, a spinal fusion is major back surgery. I would say the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion is usually $1 million or more. It depends on a lot of factors, but if there was unlimited insurance coverage and good liability, I would say that it really is worth much more than a million dollars. We could look at a few cases that we had, three cases that come to mind. [buzzsprout episode='8631146' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name...

12 May

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EP06 S04: Slip Fall Lawyers $525,000 In A Snow & Ice Sidewalk Fall

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Podcast, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

After a two-week trial, a $525,000.00 result in a snow and ice sidewalk slip and fall in Brooklyn New York. [buzzsprout episode='8506406' 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. Back in New York, our office gave me good news. We had a slip and fall case on snow and ice. And over here, as you can see, there's plenty of snow and a lot of ice, but unfortunately if you fall over...

02 May

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EP05 S04: What Can I Do If My Lawyer Never Calls Me Back?

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Podcast, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

What Can I Do If My Lawyer Never Calls Me Back ? This Trial Stories episode answers common questions such as: What can I do if my lawyer does not return my phone calls? break down in client & lawyer communication How can I hire a new lawyer? How can I change my lawyer? How will my lawyers get paid? Will I owe more money if I have more than one lawyer? How is the legal fee paid? Why is it important to communicate with my attorney? What is a consent to change attorney aka substitution of attorney? Who decides how...

21 April

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EP04 S04: How Drones Can Improve Construction Worker Safety

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Podcast, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Improving Construction Site Safety with Drones & Other High-Tech Devices Fortunately, new technologies are now available that can lower the number of serious accidents on construction sites and improve productivity. [buzzsprout episode='8377674' 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. One of the questions we get asked is: how can we improve the safety of workers at a construction site? What else can we do to make workers as safe as possible? Well, one...

01 April

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What Are The Four Warehouse Dangers At Work

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Forklift Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Warehouses are large buildings that store "things" such as raw materials, machine or device components, and finished goods for distribution to retailers. They often become busy and even frenetic places during peak demand periods of the year. This places a lot of pressure on their workers to move products rapidly explains one of New York work accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Unfortunately, some warehouse managers solve this by compromising safety as well as pushing their workers too hard and/or making them work long shifts. A warehouse full of rushed people on foot moving among racing forklifts through...

08 January

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What happens in case of a commercial car collisions & vehicle accidents during work hours

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Delivery Truck Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents, Van Accidents, Vehicle Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Many workers often find themselves being asked to drive a company car or their own vehicle while handling employer tasks or errands. Bronx commercial vehicles include Amazon trucks, UPS trucks, 18 wheeler semi-trucks, box trucks, local company vans, and even small cars driven by workers while in the course and scope of their employment. While most of these trips turn out fine, others end in serious and costly accidents. Who should cover the cost of paying your medical bills if you are injured – or if you injure others? Whose insurance policy should cover all the property damage, loss of earnings,...

16 September

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Aggravated a Pre-existing Medical Condition While on the Job? Our Workers Compensation Lawyers Can Help.

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

A pre-existing medical condition complicates matters when it comes to payment for a current work-related injury. Compensation will likely be reduced because of the pre-existing condition. Thankfully, our workers' compensation lawyers are available to answer these and other important questions. Is the current injury related to a prior workers' comp injury? If so, then your employer must still cover your medical expenses and pay you for time lost from work. If the new injury aggravated the prior condition permanently, however, then workers comp pays only the amount of the additional impairment. For that reason, using the same doctor you had for your...

28 August

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How to Minimize Construction Site Dangers During the Pandemic In New York

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Construction Accidents, Crane Accidents, Demolition Accident, Forklift Accidents, Scaffold Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Now that we know that the COVID-19 pandemic will be around for another year or two, we must make sure that all construction site employers follow the best safety guidelines. To help meet this challenge, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has created detailed workplace recommendations. Since these guidelines are rather comprehensive, it will help to review them based on each of the specific construction safety topics they address. Both employers and workers must alter many past work practices to keep everyone safe from COVID-19 and regular construction site dangers. Subjects addressed include the need to create multiple teams and shifts,...