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NYC Construction Site Accident Attorneys Examine the Evidence: Worker Deaths Are On the Rise
Whenever construction workers face greater safety risks, New York City Council members often engage in questionable debates that fail to aggressively address key problems. After Councilman Jumaane D. Williams proposed new safety training and other changes back in January of 2017, his suggestions were put aside while other matters received greater attention. It was not until additional crises took place that decisive action was taken to explain NYC construction site accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. More Deaths Precipitated a Push Forward Finally, after two Manhattan construction workers died on the same day in September 2017, the safety training proposals gained greater momentum. Although the proposal put forth by Councilman Williams had called for 59 hours of training, many were still pleased when a bill requiring 40 hours of safety training was finally passed. The New York Times says that the parties opposing the higher number of safety
EP04 S02: Apartment Building Accident: How Much Money Can I Recover?
Apartment Building Accident: How Much Money Can I Recover? Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I’m your host. Arkady Frekhtman a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Many of my clients like you suffered injuries in apartment buildings throughout New York City. If so you definitely want to know how much money can I recover in my apartment building accident lawsuit. Hi, my name is Arkady Frekhtman, a New York personal injury trial lawyer. So to start, let’s look at the most common types of apartment building accidents. These can include slip, trip, and fall either on the sidewalk, outside the apartment building or inside one of the common areas. Another type is ceiling collapses. Looking back at some of the apartment building
NY Brain Injury Lawyer examines recent research to see how parents can improve long-term outcomes for a child’s brain injury
Children suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) for a variety of reasons. Vehicular accidents fall, and sports are among the major causes, resulting in anything from a mild concussion to severe brain damage explains a New York brain injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm. The Brain Injury Association of America points out that infants, toddlers, and older teenagers are especially at risk; furthermore, among children 14 years and younger, TBIs necessitate hundreds of thousands of emergency room visits and tens of thousands of hospitalizations each year. When negligence is behind the injury, New York children’s brain injury claims follow a different legal path depending on the child’s age at the time. In the aftermath of a child’s TBI, the primary concern parents generally have is how to facilitate recovery as much is possible. Although children’s brains typically show remarkable resilience, they’re still vulnerable to various long-term effects. Some research
MTA Fatal Collision Ruled Not Criminal
This story is new as it happened on April 5, 2018. There was a fatal train collision that happened south of the Beacon Train Station. The accident has been ruled not criminal, according to Nancy Gamerman. She is a spokesperson for Metro-North. The train was scheduled to arrive at the Beacon Station at 12:08 p.m. The train hit an unidentified victim at 12:24 p.m. The incident left one person dead, and it appears to have involved an unauthorized person who was on the train tracks. The captain of the Metropolitan Transit Authority police, Jennifer Kelly, said that there were six officers who were on the scene. She said that everyone on board, about 100 people including passengers and staff, were checked on. The investigation into this incident is still ongoing. The victim has still not been identified. The exact circumstances and why the accident happened are still unknown. Multiple trains
New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Discusses Percutaneous Discectomy and Other Types of Spinal Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries, Percutaneous Discectomy & Other Possible Treatments Survivors of major car accidents and catastrophic falls must regularly seek out the best medical treatment they can afford for their pain and injuries explains a New York City spinal cord injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm. At present, car accidents cause over 35 percent (35%) of all new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and another 10% of them are due to motorcycle, bicycle, and ATV accidents. Falls from higher levels account for 81% of all fatal falls. Taken together, workplace falls and those occurring elsewhere directly cause 25% of all new spinal cord injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may first see a chiropractor or orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. While initial treatments may include physical therapy, nerve blocks, and prescriptions for opioids and other pain killers, your doctor may soon suggest steroid injections – or an
EP03 S02: What if I am partially at fault in a Car Accident
Discover our new podcast episode, so I wanted to talk to you today about a question that you have, a question that a lot of people have, and that is if I am partially at fault in a car accident, can I still recover compensation? Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I’m your host. Arkady Frekhtman a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Hi everyone. My name is are Arkady Frekhtman. I’m a trial lawyer here in New York and I handled personal injury and civil cases, civil justice. So I wanted to talk to you today about a question that you have, a question that a lot of people have, and that is if I am partially at fault in a car