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NY Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
New York Pedestrian Accident Lawyer represent victims of pedestrian accidents within New York State. More than 1,200 pedestrians loose their lives in New Jersey, downstate New York, and Connecticut each year, as per the report from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. The report stated that the region’s most dangerous road for pedestrians is the Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County. The turnpike has held this dishonor for 4 years in a row. Rank Road County Pedestrian Fatalities (2008-2010) 1. SR-24 (Hempstead Tpke/Conklin St), Nassau, NY — Fatalities: 15 2. Broadway, Manhattan, NY — Fatalities: 13 3. SR-27 (Sunrise Hwy), Suffolk, NY — Fatalities: 10 3. US-130 (Burlington Pike), Burlington, NJ — Fatalities: 10 5. US-1&9, Union, NJ — Fatalities: 9 6. Broadway, Bronx, NY — Fatalities: 7 6. Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY — Fatalities: 7 6. SR-27 (Sunrise Hwy), Nassau, NY — Fatalities: 7 6. Henry Hudson Pkwy/West St, Manhattan, NY
F&A settles construction accident case for $2,800,000.00
Frekhtman & Associates settled a construction accident litigation matter on behalf of a client for $2,800,000.00 on Tuesday December 20, 2011 at a mediation in Manhattan, NY. The case involved a construction worker who was part of a crew rebuilding the sewer system in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. The plaintiff was inside an access manhole while an excavator operator attempted to lift a trench box cemented into the ground of the same manhole. As the trench box was being lifted, a piece of concrete came loose falling off the trench box and striking the plaintiff in the lower back as he was bent over working inside the manhole. He continued working that day but later went to a pain management doctor who conducted an MRI and found a herniated disc in his lumbar spine (lower back). The doctor performed a series of pain management injections and when that did not
F&A retained to represent family of Nicholas Naumkin
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F&A settles medical malpractice action for $1,500,000.00
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Frekhtman & Associates win $225,000.00 for a pedestrian trip and fall accident
Frekhtman & Associates, https://866attylaw.com and (866) ATTY LAW, successfully represented a pedestrian who tripped and fell due to a misleveling on a sidewalk in midtown Manhattan. Originally, the defendant landlord failed to answer the complaint and a default judgment was entered. An inquest followed which awarded plaintiff a sum of money. He then attempted to collect these funds by entering a judgment. At this time, defendants moved by Order to Show Cause to vacate the default judgment. During the pendency of this motion for relief, the parties agreed to schedule a mediation. No insurance coverage was applicable but the landlord after comprehensive negotiations agreed to pay $225,000 out of pocket to the plaintiff as compensation. The plaintiff suffered a fractured ankle with surgery.
Ten Most Recent Truck Accident Verdicts in NY Courts
Lisa Sanchez v. John E. Gonzalez Rose Brand Wipers, Inc., and Ryder…, 2010 WL 2277735 (2010) © 2010 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2010 WL 2277735 (N.Y.Sup.) (Verdict and Settlement Summary) Copyright (c) 2010 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All Rights Reserved Supreme Court, Twelfth Judicial District, Bronx County, New York. Lisa Sanchez v. John E. Gonzalez Rose Brand Wipers, Inc., and Ryder Truck Rental Inc. No. 15393/07 DATE OF VERDICT/SETTLEMENT: April 29, 2010 TOPIC: MOTOR VEHICLE – PEDESTRIAN – MOTOR VEHICLE – SINGLE VEHICLE – MOTOR VEHICLE – CROSSWALK – MOTOR VEHICLE – QUESTION OF LIGHTS Pedestrian Alleged Truck Failed to Yield the Right of Way SUMMARY: RESULT: Mediated Settlement Award Total: $2,750,000 Approximately one month before the scheduled trial date, the parties negotiated a $2.75 million settlement, which was established via the guidance of mediator Michael McAllister of JAMS. EXPERT WITNESSES: Plaintiff: Albert R.