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NYC Lawyers Discuss What to Do After a Car Accident to Avoid Jeopardizing Your Claim
Getting in a car wreck can be a terrifying experience. It can be tough to know what to do after a car accident, but certain things can jeopardize your claim. These are a few important things to remember to avoid any problems in the days, weeks and months after your accident. Write Down as Much Information as Possible You may think that you will never forget the day that you were in a car accident. However, as time goes on, things can become blurry. You’ll need to know as many details as possible, so consider writing things down as soon as possible after the incident. Along with writing down your own account of what happened, you will also want to jot down the statements and the contact information for any witnesses who might have been present. Be Careful About What You Say Saying things like, “I’m sorry!” after a car accident
Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss Arrest Following Fatal Midtown Wreck
A tragic Midtown crash in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 31, nearly split a vehicle in half explain New York City automobile accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Police say that at approximately 3:40 a.m., a 32-year-old Wyandanch man was northbound on Sixth Avenue in a silver Nissan Altima that was allegedly traveling at excessive speeds. The vehicle left the road between West 54th Street and West 55th Street where it struck a fire hydrant right in front of the Warwick Hotel. One Injured, One Killed A 33-year-old Jackson Heights man who was a passenger in the vehicle was rushed to Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital. However, he did not survive. Emergency personnel transported the motorist to Bellevue Hospital for treatment of serious but non-threatening injuries, according to the New York Daily News. Arrest Follows On Tuesday afternoon, authorities took the motorist into custody on charges of
Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Head-on Collision On Curve
New York City car accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm believes excessive speed on a curve may have contributed to a head-on collision in Waterbury, Connecticut that happened on Wednesday, April 27. The crash occurred on Thomaston Avenue near the Thomaston-Waterbury town line, according to NBC Connecticut. Vehicle Allegedly Crosses Center Line According to authorities, a 28-year-old Waterbury man was southbound when his vehicle allegedly crossed the double yellow line on a curve. His vehicle struck one driven by a 59-year-old woman from Terryville. The man was thrown from his vehicle at impact, according to police. Neither motorist survived the head-on crash. Authorities Awaiting Test Results Police revealed that they allegedly discovered two bags of cocaine on the man when they arrived to investigate the catastrophic accident scene. Authorities expect that toxicology results from an autopsy on the man will reveal whether he had cocaine in his system
Automobile Accident Lawyers Examine Roadside Accidents
Stopping on an interstate highway shoulder seems reasonably safe. You’re out of the traffic flow, not moving, and need not concern yourself with safe driving. However, this is a false feeling of security because although you are out of the traffic flow, you aren’t out of the reach of the high-speed traffic just a few feet off to your side. You are probably safer driving with the flow of traffic where only the few cars in front and next to you can potentially cause harm. On the other hand, a five-minute stop on the shoulder can expose you to as many as 150 cars spaced two seconds apart in the right lane. The longer you stay there, the greater the probability that a drowsy or distracted driver will drive by you or possibly into you. This point is dramatically illustrated in this video. Everyone Is at Risk Unfortunately, anyone can
A Quick Guide on What to Do After a Slip & Fall Accident
Regardless of how careful you are, odds are that sooner or later you will suffer a ‘slip and fall’ or ‘trip and fall’ accident explains Arkady Frekhtman of the F&A injury law firm, NYC slip & fall accident lawyers. This type of accident occurs when a person slips or trips while walking and injures themselves, and can occur outside or inside with equal frequency and risk of injury. Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be caused by a wide range of things, such things as uneven flooring, debris, wet surfaces, ice or snow, poor lighting, or other hazard. Although slip and fall accidents can happen at home, they often occur away from home. While property owners have legal duty of care to make sure that their property is safe, they are not automatically responsible for any accident that occurs on their property. For a property owner to be
Scaffold Accident Lawyer Discusses 60 Foot Fall At Hospital Work Site
According to a story in the Hartford Courant, a construction worker suffered critical injuries on Thursday, June 2, at a Hartford Hospital work site at 31 Seymour Street. The worker fell when a “rolling scaffold” separated from the building, according to an assistant area director for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Man Falls Over 60 Feet The scaffolding collapse occurred sometime before 10:45 a.m. The 47-year-old man fell an estimated 61 feet, although witnesses said he was still able to move after the fall. A fellow worker told reporters he didn’t see the scaffolding collapse, but he heard a loud noise followed by the sound of sirens. Multiple Investigations Underway OSHA, Hartford Hospital and the construction contractor are all investigating the incident, according to a hospital spokesperson. She expressed gratitude to all of those that reacted quickly to the serious situation. Although every workplace accident is unique, contractors