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Many Women Allege Sexual Assault After Riding with Lyft and Uber
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have a legal duty to provide all passengers with reasonable safety and security. No customer should ever have to worry about being sexually assaulted, kidnapped, or otherwise abused by a rideshare company driver. Although many drivers may still be independent contractors, Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies must prioritize safety at all times. Current news headlines clearly indicate that far too many female passengers are being sexually abused by Uber drivers. In 2018, CNN reported that at least 103 Uber drivers had been accused of sexually assaulting or otherwise abusing their passengers during the most recent four-year period. CNN’s investigation involved carefully analyzing federal court records, police reports, and county court databases for twenty (20) of America’s largest cities. This means that there may be far more of these cases currently pending – we can’t find this out until all 50 states are legally
EP09 S04: The Definitive Guide For Commercial Vehicle Accident, Lawsuits, and Settlements
Commercial Car Accident Lawyers, Lawsuits, and Settlements Autos, Trucks, Vans, Rideshare, Company Cars – the Definitive Guide Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I’m a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. Today I want to talk about commercial vehicle accidents in the New York City area. So to start, a lot of clients ask us, “What is a commercial vehicle?” And a commercial vehicle is just any kind of motor vehicle or car that’s being used for business purposes. So if an employee is driving a van or a box truck, and he’s doing so on behalf of his or her employer, what’s known legally as being in the course and in the scope of employment. Basically working. If the person is working in a
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Claims In Queens
Every year, brain injury from work accident survivors battle serious medical problems due to bad falls on the job. Still, other New York City accident victims develop major head injuries in car and truck accidents. In fact, close to 1.5 million Americans annually suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Like most patients, you are probably eager to learn more about being accurately diagnosed and fully treated so you can return to your former job and lifestyle. We have designed this article to answer many of your questions. Our Queens brain injury law firm will work hard to help you win the maximum settlement award allowed under New York law. Should the parties that harmed you refuse to settle, our Queens injury lawyers will take your brain injury lawsuit to trial and fight for the highest verdict possible, based on the evidence available in your case. Here is a closer look at
Injury Lawyer Discusses Dog Bites
Dog bites are more common that most people realize. Unfortunately, even family pets can bite and cause serious injury, or even death. In fact, 31 deaths were caused by dog attacks in 2013. Kids are the most at risk because they are shorter and therefore, often face to face with a dog. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, injuries that occur to children ages 4 and under are most likely to be to the head and neck. Between 2010 and 2012, over 350,000 children ages 14 and under were bitten by a dog. Injury lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, realize that dog bites on children and adults can result in serious physical and emotional damage. One-fifth of dog bites require medical attention. Many results in the need for surgery. Often, the dog has exhibited aggressive behavior in the past. They have lunged at people or barred their teeth. A pet owner
Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents in Brooklyn
Motorcyclists blend in regularly with all the cars, trucks, and taxis traveling in and out of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods every day. Whether heading to work or one of the singular tourist attractions, everyone quickly learns how important defensive driving can be to survive the rush hours here. During the last four of five years, Brooklyn’s heavy traffic has played a key role in far too many of the area’s accident injuries and fatalities. Given their added lack of physical protection, too many motorcyclists wind up being seriously injured or even killed here. Here is a brief review of three deadly Brooklyn motorcycle accidents that have occurred in recent years. That information is followed by general statistics on both Brooklyn’s many accidents and those that have taken place in all five NYC boroughs. This article concludes by referencing some of the major Brooklyn attractions that draw motorcyclists and others to this area
EP08 S04: Uber Accident In New York? How Much Should You Expect Your Settlement to Be?
Uber Accident Claims, Settlement, Lawyers and Insurance in New York Rideshare Accident Lawsuits with Uber & Lyft Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I’m a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. More and more, we have clients call us and say, “I was involved in a ride-sharing accident with an Uber vehicle or a Lyft vehicle. “What are my rights, what can I do? What can’t I do?” They want a lawyer in New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs, Long Island, Suffolk County, Nassau County, Westchester, and maybe even a little bit above that. And they want to know what are their rights with respect to Uber and Lyft crashes? Well, pretty much, with respect