18 September

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Queens Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Today’s Deadly Bus Crash in Flushing: Could Poor Bus Maintenance Be A Cause ?

A deadly bus crash occurred in Queens today on Northern Boulevard near Main Street in Flushing explains one of the Queens bus accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Three people were killed and up to 17 injured when a private charter bus collided with a Q20 New York City bus. According to reports from major New York newspapers, the charter bus’ speedometer may have malfunctioned with the speed stuck at 60 miles per hour on a street with a speed limit of just 25 m.p.h. While bus accidents can have many causes, at least at first glance, it...

14 September

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Electrical Accident Attorneys Discuss Equipment Touching Power Lines

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Too often, construction equipment comes in contact with electrical lines, and powerful electrical currents pass through metal components to workers explains NYC electrical accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. When this happens, electrical injuries or fatal electrocutions may occur. Tires Explode Electricity's power was dramatically illustrated during an explosive incident that happened on Tuesday, May 30. According to the Ionia Department of Public Safety, a Michigan construction accident occurred at about 1 p.m. in the 100 block of E. Washington. Wood TV, a local media outlet, reported that the accident involved a truck used to haul gravel. When the driver raised...

11 September

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Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses Elevation Related Accidents: How They Happen & What You Can Do

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Working in the construction industry can be extremely dangerous explains a NYC construction site accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Falls from ladders or scaffolds in New York result in significant injuries. There might also be objects that fall and strike workers. it's important to understand the various New York labor laws that exist to protect construction workers. Additionally, if you are injured on the job, you need to know what you can do. Labor Laws There are several New York labor laws that will help to protect you if you are in the construction industry. These are required of...

06 September

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Accident & Injury Lawyer New York Discusses Hazards of Drugged Driving

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

It is important to understand that legal drugs can lead to illegal driving explains a New York City accident & injury lawyer at the Frekhtman & Associates law firm. Although the alleged facts of the case are not yet clear, the arrest of Tiger Woods on DUI charges focused further attention on the problem of impaired driving due to prescription drug use. Impaired drivers may cause accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities. Mixing Drugs and Impaired Driving After his May 29 arrest by police in Jupiter, Florida, the professional golfer stated he had taken Xanax and other prescription medications prior to the...

05 September

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New York City Car Accident Attorney Discusses Two Common Injuries Following an Auto Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Auto accident survivors are often forced to battle a wide array of serious injuries explains a New York City car accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. In fact, many people suffer knee fractures during major accidents that require surgery and extensive physical therapy – while others must cope with ruptured stomachs and other damaged internal organs. Fortunately, first responders are carefully trained to fully examine all accident victims so that life-threatening internal injuries like ruptured stomachs (“gastrointestinal perforations”) can be quickly detected before they prove fatal. People often fracture their knees when they’re suddenly shoved forward into vehicle dashboards...

23 August

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Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Discusses What To Do After An Accident

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in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents happen every day. You don't want to become a victim twice, however explains a motorcycle injury lawyer. Rather than simply letting your insurance take care of the settlement, you should take action. You might have been a victim, and therefore you need to make sure that you are being taken care of to the fullest extent. The Statistics According to the Insurance Information Institute, the number of fatal motorcycle crashes increased by 8.3 percent from 2014 to 2015. The number injured, however, dropped by 4.3 percent. 8.6 million motorcycles were on the road in 2015. This statistic has not changed dramatically, which shows...

15 August

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Brooklyn Brain injury Lawyer Discusses the Serious Damages a Patient Suffers Due to Memory Problems

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Memories are a key part of our identity. They're critical for helping us both retain a sense of who we are and plan for the future. Following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), one of the deeply disturbing problems people can experience is an impairment in memory-related abilities. They may lose some existing memories or may experience a decline in their ability to form and retain new memories. Researchers are still trying to understand what causes different levels of severity in memory problems, and why outcomes and prognoses differ among individuals. They're also investigating possible treatments. For example, a recent study shows...

04 August

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NYC Car Accident Lawyer Examines What Can Persuade People to Avoid Texting While Driving?

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in Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Distracted driving is a known hazard explains an NYC car accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. The CDC has publicized data on the thousands of deaths that occur annually in the US as a result of distracted driving. It also leads to hundreds of thousands of injuries every year. The emotional devastation and the long-term impact on people's health, finances, and quality of life are staggering. With the widespread use of smartphones, texting has become a major cause of distracted driving. Drivers who text often have an exaggerated perception of their abilities on the road. They assume that while texting they'll...

31 July

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Workers Fall From Scaffold Into Wet Concrete After Building Collapse

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in Construction Accidents

Sometimes, construction workers face the harrowing prospect of a building collapse in the course of their work. One of the dangers of construction work is a fall from a ladder or scaffold. Innocent bystanders may be victims as well. Depending upon the circumstances, workers comp and/or personal injury statutes may apply. Building Collapse Sends Workers into Wet Concrete Sometimes, new construction leads to collapses due to improper bracing, improper design or faulty construction techniques. On Friday, May 26, a building under construction partially collapsed in Oakland, California. A fire battalion chief said the collapse happened at around 9:30 a.m at 3093 Broadway,...

27 July

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NYC Construction Accident Attorney Discusses Common Welding & Burn Injuries Suffered on Construction Sites

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Highly trained and experienced welders can suffer serious burn injuries while working on construction sites when sparks and spatter (hot metal) start flying explains a NYC construction accident attorney. Supervisors must regularly remind welders to always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and keep an electrical fire extinguisher (Class C) nearby. Additional efforts must be made to minimize the chances of any electrical shocks occurring when welders must work near electricity. Here’s a look at the type of work welders and similar laborers do on a regular basis, along with safety tips that can help them avoid burn injuries. Common Tasks Assigned to...