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Frekhtman & Associates, Brooklyn and Bronx Personal Injury Lawyers recover $1,400,000.00 for child
An infant recovered $1,400,000.00 in a medical malpractice case involving failure to diagnose a brain tumor which pressed on his optic nerve and caused blindness. The delay in diagnosis was brief, only about 4 months from the onset of symptoms until the time when his pediatrician correctly diagnosed the condition. Because of this many medical experts said there was no causation or that the blindness was not caused by the failure to diagnose. His attorneys were persistent and kept speaking to specialists until an expert made the connection. Prior to trial, the parties negotiated a $1,400,000.00 settlement which was approved by Brooklyn Supreme Court of the State of New York in an Infant’s Compromise Order.
Setting up an Auto Accident Claim
After hiring your attorney, he or she will set up a claim in a motor vehicle accident case. This is done by calling both insurance companies involved if it is a two car accident. The car you were in is the No Fault vehicle and the auto insurance for this car will provide No Fault coverage which will pay for your medical bills. The other vehicle involved if it was at fault will provide the Bodily Injury insurance coverage or BI for short. A letter is sent to both insurance companies and claims are established. The insurance company will assign claim numbers which will then be used on all subsequent correspondence. Most insurance companies require an initial letter of representation from your attorney and after receiving this letter will correspond with the attorney directly. There are certain time deadlines to be aware of. A No Fault application is needed so
NYC Accident Injury Lawyers settle supermarket accident case
In January 2010, the attorneys at Frekhtman & Associates with the help of their trial counsel settled the case of a client who was injured at a large supermarket/ wholesale club in Brooklyn, New York. The incident happened at Costco. A large escalator like conveyer belt took customers from the first floor to the second floor inside this warehouse. When a child fell between two carts, the client turned his shopping cart sideways to prevent it from hitting the child. Store employees watched the incident but failed to press the red stop button on the side of the escalator that would stop the conveyer belt. This led to numerous shopping carts filled with products to strike the plaintiff in his side and back causing serious injuries. After a jury was selected and a trial began in Brooklyn Supreme Court, the case settled for $250,000.00
Don’t be afraid to see a doctor after a car accident
Many clients tell our firm they are afraid to go the doctor after a car accident even though they feel pain. This is because they may not have health/ medical insurance coverage and fear that the hospitals and or doctors will send them a big bill and or put them in collection. However, the New York No Fault law requires the automobile insurance company of the car you are physically in to pay for up to $50,000 of medical benefits to each injured person. This is called Personal Injury Protection (PIP). It acts like health insurance and most people can treat with a doctor for up to 4 or more months. Therefore, if you feel pain and think you are injured, do see a doctor. Don’t let economic fears deter you. Contact a New York personal injury attorney immediately so that your attorney may file a No Fault application within
What To Do After a Car Accident by New York Personal Injury Lawyer
After a Car Accident it is important to: 1. Call the police. Leaving the scene of an accident without notifying the police is a crime in New York State. 2. Write down the license plate # of the other car involved as well as the make and model. 3. Don’t argue with the other driver. Stay in your car and wait for the police to arrive. 4. If you feel pain, go to the hospital to get checked out. 5. Take photos of the other car, the location of the accident, and your injuries. If you dont have a camera with you, check if your cell phone can be used to take pictures. 6. When the police arrive, tell them your version of what happened. Remember, the police officer did not see the accident so he will jot down what is described by both parties. 7. If you didn’t go
Frekhtman & Associates settles trip and fall for $425,000.00
An elderly man in his mid 80’s tripped and fell over a box left under a pool table at a senior citizen care center. He sustained a fracture of his hip requiring surgery. He retained Frekhtman & Associates to represent him for this serious personal injury case. The firm filed a lawsuit, conducted discovery, and prepared the matter for trial. Defendants denied liability arguing that the plaintiff leaned forward too far while playing pool, which caused him to fall on his side. Recently, on the eve of trial, the matter was amicably settled for $425,000. The lawsuit was brought in Queens County Supreme Court in New York State.