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EP06 S01: $1.5 MILLION ACDF Surgery Settlement in an Auto Accident Lawsuit
I discuss a recent jury trial story on a ACDF surgery settlement in an auto accident lawsuit for $1,500,000.00 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. It was a stop sign case. And so after the liability, actually before the liability case, right before we were about to present our closing argument to the jury, the case ended up settling, so we never got to the damages phase. But this really helps to illustrate how we prepare, and how a lawyer prepares and goes through the medicals in order to explain the damages portion where the human loss is, and to fully explain that to a jury at trial. So this
NYC Construction Accident Lawyers Discuss Demolition Work
Demolition Work Can Lead to Serious & Fatal Injuries While most construction workers are hired to work for many months or years building skyscrapers from the ground up, others prefer to work on demolition crews that bring buildings down to the ground in a matter of seconds. One of the NYC construction accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm explains: Although demolition work may look much easier, extensive planning is necessary to bring all structures safely to the ground. Likewise, both types of projects require the hiring of numerous safety engineers to minimize injuries. During any given year, it’s common for well over 100 demolition work permits to be issued in New York City. In fact, there are some years when more than double that number are active. Nearly all of this work is governed by Chapter 33 of the New York City Building Code entitled “Safeguards During Construction
Aggravated a Pre-existing Medical Condition While on the Job? Our Workers Compensation Lawyers Can Help.
A pre-existing medical condition complicates matters when it comes to payment for a current work-related injury. Compensation will likely be reduced because of the pre-existing condition. Thankfully, our workers’ compensation lawyers are available to answer these and other important questions. Is the current injury related to a prior workers’ comp injury? If so, then your employer must still cover your medical expenses and pay you for time lost from work.  If the new injury aggravated the prior condition permanently, however, then workers comp pays only the amount of the additional impairment. For that reason, using the same doctor you had for your original claim would be ideal (to accurately assess the additional degree of impairment). In any case, provide your doctor with documentation of your prior claim so that (s)he can determine whether it is a continuation of the earlier injury or a new, but related injury. Is the current injury related
The Revel Mopeds Are Back on NYC Streets with Stricter Rules
Ever since they were first introduced into New York City back in 2018, Revel mopeds have been quite popular. And now that it is still risky to ride mass transit due to the pandemic, there’s even greater demand for these two-wheeled vehicles. However, during the summer of 2020, many riders and city officials became concerned about all the new Revel moped accidents. In fact, three people died due to accidents involving Revel mopeds. Concerned about safety and legal issues, Revel pulled all its mopeds off the streets. However, after a brief time away, about 3,000 of the mopeds can now be rented again in various parts of the city. Strict new standards govern their usage. The company’s co-founder, Frank Reig, is aware that he must get this new launch correct to improve safety — and hopefully get remaining city restrictions removed. Here’s additional information about Revel’s new (or modified) safety
Injury Lawyers on Caring for the Injured
If someone you know was injured because of a negligent act, you may be suffering along with them. However, here are some tips from injury lawyers on how to best care for the injured. Encourage your loved one to get medical treatment. Treatment not only allows the injured to improve their physical and mental condition, but it also serves to prove their condition’s severity. Even though you may not have much money available (especially if the injured was the bread-winner and cannot work), the injured needs to seek treatment to get better and get a fair and equitable settlement. Help the injured with paper tasks. Once minor tasks like sorting the mail may seem to be a significant burden to those suffering from a negligence-related injury. Unfortunately, insurance companies and doctors will need many forms completed to process the injury claim or to provide proper and informed care. Keep a
EP05 S01: A Jury Trial Story on a $200,000 verdict
I discuss a recent jury trial story on a $200,000 verdict including the elements of the trial, the arguments, exhibits, and the final jury verdict. 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. I wanted to talk about a trial that we recently had that just finished. So we have it up here on the screen, some of the exhibits from the trial. It involved an individual who was rear-ended. He was driving his car, he was stopped and another car hit him in the rear. He didn’t have too much property damage. The property damage to his vehicle was about $500 and the defendant’s insurance company made us an offer of