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What You Need To Do After a Car Accident
No matter how careful you are behind the wheel, chances are you will be involved in a car accident at some point in your lifetime, explains an auto accident lawyer at Frekhtman & Associates in New York City. For this reason, it is vital for you to know what to do after a car accident. Hopefully, it’s a minor one that doesn’t cause serious injuries. Regardless, there are certain things that need to be done in the immediate aftermath of a vehicle accident, provided it is safe to do so. Stay put. For your own safety, never leave the scene of an accident unless it is more dangerous to be by the car. This will also prevent any accusations of a hit-and-run. Check on the people involved before worrying about the car. It’s just common decency. If someone needs medical attention, make sure they get it. Don’t move someone complaining
Collision At Brooklyn Intersection Discussed By Automobile Accident Lawyers
Officers arrested a man following a two-vehicle accident in Brooklyn at about 10 p.m. on Friday, June 10 explains one of the automobile accident lawyers at the Frekhtman & Associates car accident law firm in Brooklyn, New York. Collision at Intersection The 29-year-old motorist from the Bronx was driving a black 2016 Ford Explorer on Georgia Avenue when the vehicle struck a silver 2001 Toyota Sienna eastbound on Livonia Avenue. Authorities say the SUV was allegedly traveling at an excessive speed just before the crash. One Injured, One Killed Emergency personnel transported the two Toyota occupants to Brookdale Hospital, according to ABC 7 News. However, a 20-year-old passenger from Brooklyn did not survive the crash. Hospital personnel said the 32-year-old driver was in stable condition with back and neck pain. Criminal Charges The SUV motorist reportedly attempted to flee the scene, but NYPD officers apprehended him. He now faces multiple
NYC Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Discuss Treatment Options For Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating. Depending on the severity, such trauma can lead to partial or complete paralysis. In the past, it was often fatal. Now, with advances in technology, several treatments can help those suffering from spinal cord injuries improve their quality of life and even regain some level of motor function. Fusion Spinal fusion is just what it sounds like – it involves a surgical technique that connects the vertebrae of the spine together. This prevents any further movement and helps to protect the damaged area of the spinal cord. It’s done by placing bone grafts around the spine, which then fuse together through the process of healing. Generally, fusion is used to correct vertebral fractures or instability of the spinal column. Due to the potential difficulty of locating the exact source that may require fusion surgery, this practice is somewhat controversial. Laminectomy A more familiar term
Injury Attorney answers the question: Why Retain A Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accidents wreak havoc on those involved, explains Arkady Frekhtman, a truck accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in New York City with offices in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. You don’t have to handle your accident alone. You should contact a well-qualified truck accident lawyer immediately. A NYC truck accident lawyer has the knowledge and experience to identify the relevant facts and law that is on your side in order to get you the maximum award possible. Truck accidents are generally much more complex than other motor vehicle accidents. Handling your case without an attorney is a bad idea for many reasons. The size and weight of a truck, as well as its differing physical structure, mean that property damage and personal injuries are more severe. Sometimes, too, the nature of those injuries is not readily apparent. An attorney can help ensure that you are receiving
Brain Injury Lawyer Discusses $51.5 Million Award In Defective Truck Brake Case
A jury cited a deficient parking brake system on a large truck in awarding the family of a severely brain-damaged woman $51.5 million, explains a brain injury lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in New York City. The jury returned the verdict on April 12, 2016, in Orleans Parish Civil District Court in New Orleans, Louisiana. Woman Dragged by Truck The suit alleged that the woman suffered a variety of severe injuries in 2012 when her husband’s 2007 Freightliner semi-tractor trailer moved despite the fact that the parking brake was engaged. After he set the brake and the truck began to move anyhow, both individuals tried to stop the semi. As the woman made this effort, the truck’s wheels pinned her and dragged her, according to court papers. The woman’s adult children filed the lawsuit. It named Daimler Trucks, the husband’s insurer, and his employer, KLLM Transport Services LLC,
Scaffolding Accident Lawyer Discusses OSHA Penalties For Scaffolding Dangers
According to a July 6, 2016, OSHA press release, an administrative law judge upheld penalties imposed on a general contractor involved in the construction of a 23-story building at 325 West 33rd Street in Manhattan, New York City (“NYC”). A NYC scaffolding accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm discusses this case and the rationale for imposing penalties on contractors for safety violations. Contractor Previously Cited Previously, the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) found that the contractor failed to protect workers on scaffolds from potentially fatal falls of up to 26 feet. As a result of its investigation, OSHA previously cited the contractor for “willful and serious violations,” and the federal agency proposed $249,920 in penalties. Judge Orders Contractor to Pay All Penalties Although the contractor contested the penalties and citations, the administrative law judge upheld all of them. Consequently, the judge ordered the contractor to pay the full