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EP 08 S 08: Last Week Tonight October Episode – Car Accident, Tbi, Spinal Fusion.
In today’s episode I answer questions about car accident, truck accident, spinal fusion, traumatic brain injuries etc… Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS [table-of-content] Full Transcript Hi everybody, this is Arkady Frehktman in New York City, personal injury trial attorney, and this is Last Week Tonight, where we talk about your comments and answer your questions. So I go through the comments in the last week and we discuss them. So let’s go to the first question. 18 Wheeler The first question is from Out Of Sight and it says, “Hi, how are you? I have a question. If there is a car hit by an 18 wheeler with three people in the car, the driver and two passengers, and the 18 wheeler is at fault, it was cited by a state trooper for changing lanes when it was unsafe

Helping Injured Construction Workers Recover and Transition After A Construction Accidents
Our law firm often meets injured construction workers who have suffered bad falls due to unstable scaffolding or faulty ladders. Still others request our help while recovering from serious injuries caused by falling objects on their construction sites. Although some workers do incur catastrophic injuries, many clients experience remarkable recoveries after undergoing surgeries and targeted rehabilitation programs. [table-of-content] Various medical & human resource professionals play key roles in client health journeys As clients’ cases move toward settlement, occupational and physical therapists often teach them how to draw upon their past work experiences as they learn new job skills. Even those who must adapt to permanent physical limitations can often find new ways to earn a living. Hospital social workers, family members, or friends can help you make a list of the different types of jobs that now interest or attract you. While your first job retraining opportunities will likely be

What’s Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
After suffering a traumatic brain injury, accident survivors can develop a wide array of critical medical problems, including major breathing difficulties. Immediate medical care must be obtained so the affected person can keep breathing, and the brain can avoid losing crucial oxygen. Too many lives are lost as emergency workers try to determine whether a patient is coping with ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or another major breathing disorder. The Yale medical website describes ARDs as a “potentially fatal” lung condition that can lead to numerous organs failing to receive adequate oxygen required for their proper functioning. Each year, about 190,000 Americans are diagnosed with ARDS. Fortunately, many patients can heal or greatly improve after a mechanical ventilator provides them with supplemental oxygen. Further information is shared below concerning this lung condition that affects a significant number of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Facts concerning how this condition develops and

EP 07 S 08: Last Week Tonight Episode 1 – Arkady Answers Your Questions (Check Description for Questions)
In today’s episode we answer questions about P.T.S.D, Mental Health , Spinal Fusion, Truck Accidents and much more! Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS [table-of-content] Full Transcript Hi, everybody. This is attorney, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City personal injury trial attorney. And today, we’re doing Last Week Tonight, it’s your FAQs, we’re answering your questions. We’re looking at the comments on our channel and answering all your questions from the last week. P.T.S.D “I’ve been on worker’s comp for 23 years and had several surgeries and feel abused by the doctors who act like every time I see them, they ask me why. I have several reasons why I live in a loop with my PTSD.” That is post-traumatic stress disorder. “I have a bulging disc, a stringing spine that goes on and on getting worse, not better, and

EP 06 S 08: Answering your FAQs: Personal Injury Settlements For A Truck Accident
Answering Your FAQs: If The Defendants’ Insurance Company Does Not Reach Out to Me, Does that Mean My Personal Injury Settlement is Lost ? Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Good morning, everyone. This is our Arkady Freckman, a New York City personal injury trial attorney. And today, I’m answering your FAQs, your frequently asked questions. And this question actually came in this morning at 8:47 AM. And the question is: “I was involved in a car accident where a tow truck transporting a vehicle lost its tire and hit my vehicle. So far, I never got a call from the tow truck’s insurance. Been going to physical therapy for two or three months now. Is it possible this could be a lost case?” That’s an interesting question. Actually, we have a case very similar, where a car

What To Do In Case Of Rotator Cuff Accident In New York
Shoulder rotator cuff injuries often happen due to falls at work, motor vehicle collisions or trip-and-fall accidents. Everyone must stay alert daily to avoid damaging this crucial part of our body that helps us perform our jobs, care for others, prepare meals, and simply groom ourselves. Once a rotator cuff is seriously damaged, you may have to endure multiple surgeries and lengthy rehabilitation therapies before you regain full or partial shoulder functioning again. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. [table-of-content] Expert medical care should be sought right away Once injured, always obtain immediate diagnostic care and treatment because if you don’t – you’ll likely suffer prolonged pain and other issues that can complicate your future recovery. Waiting can also make it much more difficult to document all aspects of your actual damages. What follows is basic information about the structure of your shoulder area, the