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EP03 S04: Personal Injury Settlements: Get The Inside Scoop in 2021
Get the Inside Scoop on Personal Injury Settlements During the Covid 19 Pandemic. 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. Hi, everybody. I wanted to talk about a recent case experience that I had in a real case. So, I’m handling this case on behalf of a very nice lady, and she was in a facility, like a nursing home type of facility, and she was seriously injured, she had a tri-malleolar fracture of her leg with open reduction internal fixation. And so I tried to settle the case and I use this method where I flip the script. Instead of making a demand, and then allowing the insurance company to whittle you down and pigeonhole you and
MTA Accident Lawyer
The MTA, which stands for Metropolitan Transportation Authority, is in charge of one of the largest mass transit systems in the world. They handle subway lines, commuter railways, buses, bridges, and tunnels in the five boroughs of New York City as well as surrounding suburban areas. The daily number of riders on the MTA is over 8 million. So, it makes sense that accidents related to the MTA sometimes happen. When a rider, or employee, suffers injury or wrongful death because of the negligence of the MTA, the victim or the victim’s family deserves compensation for what happened. If you’ve been injured while you were a passenger of the MTA, you might be wondering where you can turn to for help. Serious injuries can impact your life for years to come. You might be dealing with medical bills and other financial impacts. A personal injury lawyer in New York can
Update on MTA Bus Accident in Brooklyn
An update on a story we reported on earlier in the week has come in. This accident occurred on Friday, April 6. There were around 20 people who were injured in an accident on this day. The accident involved an MTA bus and multiple vehicles, and it happened in Brooklyn. Overall, the injuries to the passengers and those in the vehicles were minor. But, some passengers who were on the B44 bus were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The extent of the injuries is not known. While the details are still not known, early reports indicate that a BMW rear-ended the bus and then hit two other cars. If there is an update about what caused this accident or any further details about the identities of those involved, we will keep you posted. Have you been injured in a bus accident? Have you been injured while a passenger
Burn Injury Lawyers Examine the Facts on Burns Injuries
The American Burn Association estimates that 486,000 people seek medical treatment for burns annually. Most burns occur in the home, are caused by a flame or scalding, and have a high survival rate at 96.8%. They are the most painful types of injury and cause disfigurement in severe cases. The Four Types of Burns Burns are categorized by the layers of skin affected: First degree burns. These affect the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. First degree burns cause redness and swelling of the skin. They take up to a week to heal and usually do not require hospitalization. Second degree burns. Both the epidermis and dermis skin layers are affected. The dermis is the second layer of skin, which contains the sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue. The skin appears swollen with blisters and may be colored red, yellow, or white. Recovery takes up to three weeks.
Types of Ceiling Collapse Accidents and Evidence to Give To Your Lawyer
Ceiling collapse accidents produce 6 distinct injury types: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, lacerations, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and psychological trauma. And each requires specific evidence to build a successful premises liability claim in New York. A tenant who is the victim of a leaking, cracked, water-stained, moldy, chipped, sagging, or otherwise defective ceiling that later collapses may have a strong lawsuit against the landlord or management company that maintained the property. This article identifies every major ceiling collapse accident type, the injuries each produces, and the 8 categories of evidence that strengthen your personal injury claim. What Causes a Ceiling to Collapse – 7 Documented Causes Properly installed ceilings do not simply collapse without warning – when a ceiling falls, it is because the ceiling itself or the roof above it has fundamental issues that have been repeatedly overlooked. There are 7 documented causes of ceiling collapse accidents
EP02 S04: Get Some Money Now or Wait to 10 x your claim?
Personal Injury Settlement: The Waiting Is the Hardest Part but will it 10x your money? 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. With personal injury cases, a lot of clients ask, should I take the money they’re offering now or should I wait and try to get more? And it’s always a question that is kind of hard to answer because it really depends on the situation in your particular case. But if we compare apples to apples, right? And you have the same exact injury. Like if you get hit in the rear by a car and that car has Allstate insurance and you’re about to file a lawsuit and they offer you, let’s say, I don’t