26 September

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Preventing New York Bus Accidents

Preventing New York Bus Accidents Now that New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio, and other state officials are keenly focused on decreasing all transportation-related deaths in the state, fatalities are starting to slowly decline. Mayor de Blasio’s street safety plan, Vision Zero (based on a similar one created in Sweden) is being used to prevent various types of New York City accidents. Governor Cuomo has been directly involved with providing new buses to New York, a number of which will soon be testing new safety technologies. These may eventually lead to an effective pedestrian turn warning...

21 September

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NYC Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses: Protecting New York Children from Fire Accidents & Burn Injuries

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When kids develop severe burn injuries, they often suffer more than some adults due to their skin’s thinness and added sensitivity explains New York City burn injury lawyer, Arkady Frekhtman, at the F&A accident law firm. That’s why adults must immediately rush seriously burned children to the nearest emergency room. Furthermore, burns are the third leading cause of death for kids, just behind auto accidents and drowning. Although overall burn rates for children age 19 and under decreased significantly between 1999 and 2013, they actually increased 30% between 2012 and 2013. Parents, teachers and all other adults must proactively safeguard young...

20 September

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Personal Injury Lawyer discusses Pedestrian Parking Lot Accidents

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in Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injuries

Parking lots are dangerous because they mix cars and pedestrians together, yet are neither streets nor sidewalks. They lack the traffic control and intensive law enforcement of streets and highways, and unlike sidewalks, they don't isolate the pedestrian from motor vehicle traffic. Painted lines and stop signs are in place to direct and control motor vehicles, but drivers can freely ignore them without fearing consequences. In addition to this imperfect arrangement, the slow speed of traffic lulls both drivers and pedestrians into a false sense of security. Drivers are distracted by their cell phones while looking for parking spaces, and pedestrians...

15 September

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NY Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses OSHA Ladder Safety Standards for Construction Sites

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in Construction Accidents, Ladder Accidents

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) helps protect all workers from unsafe working conditions explains New York construction site accident lawyer, Arkady Frekhtman, at the Frekhtman & Associates law firm. All employers are urged to regularly review OSHA safety standards with their work site managers and employees to be sure everything is properly handled according to all of the governing safety guidelines set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). In CFR 29, Part Number 1926 of Safety and Health Regulations for Construction addresses proper workplace standards for the use of both Stairways and Ladders. Here’s a...

06 September

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Examines the Effect of GPS on Truck Driver Safety

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

For trucking companies, quick cargo deliveries are essential for staying competitive. This is why GPS technology is such a boon to the industry. It allows the truck driver to find shorter routes and bypass congestion caused by rush hour traffic and road construction. However, according to a New York semi truck accident attorney, its use has contributed to many serious accidents in a number of ways: GPS Distracts the Truck Driver Route finding is a driving distraction that is a necessary "evil" in that it takes the mind off of driving yet is absolutely essential. Going to a destination for the first...

30 August

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NYC accident lawyer discusses Keeping New York Children’s Playgrounds Safe

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in Accidents, Playground Accidents

As New York kids head back to school again, parents are busy searching for the best teachers and academic opportunities available. Yet in the midst of these important tasks, they must also check on the safety of their children’s playgrounds. Current New York statistics indicate that on most days, 16 children require hospital treatment for playground injuries. Furthermore, at least one of these kids is so seriously hurt that full hospitalization is required. Fortunately, the New York State Department of Health, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) keep reviewing new playground studies...

29 August

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Car Accident Lawyer Describes 5 Common Causes of Side Impact Collisions

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in Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

The side impact collision, also called the T-bone accident, is one of the most deadly types of accidents explains NYC car accident lawyer at Frekhtman & Associates. If the collision occurs at a side door, the door offers the driver or passenger little in the way of protection. Unlike the front or rear of the car, it has little structural strength to resist high impact forces. It also lacks a lengthy crumple zone to absorb energy. Because the side impact occurs at right angles to the victim's direction of travel, he or she is often unaware of its impending occurrence until...

25 August

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New York Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Coping with Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy

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in Birth Injuries, Cerebral Palsy

At present, about 500,000 American children and adults are coping with cerebral palsy. Children often remain undiagnosed until they turn two or three years old. Out of every 1,000 infants and young kids, two or three of them have cerebral palsy. While there is no cure once parents discover that their child has this condition, there are a number of therapies and drugs that can address some of the most troubling – and limiting – symptoms. How is Cerebral Palsy Often Defined? Cerebral Palsy actually refers to a number of medical conditions that can affect a person’s muscle tone, movement or posture....

19 August

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss 10-vehicle Staten Island Wreck

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Police have provided details of a massive chain-reaction collision on Staten Island that occurred on Sunday, June 19, at approximately 1:45 p.m states Arkady Frekhtman, one of the automobile accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in New York City. Collision at Intersection According to NBC 4 News, a motorist pulled into the intersection of Travis Avenue and Victory Boulevard, hit a number of vehicles and went airborne. The vehicle, identified as a Lexus, then struck a number of other vehicles. Ultimately, the wreck involved 10 vehicles. A spokesperson for the NYPD later said the Lexus was in a another accident before...

17 August

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Be Prepared and Know What to do after a Car Accident

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in Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

It is estimated that a car accident occurs every minute. These accidents can be quite traumatic and can induce stress and confusion for those involved. It is always best to be prepared and know what to do after a Car Accident. If you are in a car accident, there are certain steps you should follow. These steps can assist in minimizing injury, as well as ensuring the right legal steps are taken. Knowing these steps ahead of time can make it easier to understand and follow the proper procedures. Stop First and foremost, with any accident, you should stop. Even in cases...