16 August

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Attorneys Help with Construction Site Accident Elevation Related Accidents

in Construction Accidents, Ladder Accidents, Scaffold Accidents

On August 10th, another construction worker fell four stories while working on building in Midwood, Brooklyn, according to PIX11. The man arrived at Kings County Hospital in critical condition following the accident states one of the New York City construction site accident lawyers at the F&A injury law center. The Buildings Department revealed that the building had prior safety violations as recently as February of this year. At that time they received a “work stop” order until they corrected the violation. Too many construction workers fall from significant heights while working, particularly in the New York City area. OSHA and other agencies...

12 August

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New York City Birth Injury Lawyers Discuss $1.3 Million Jury Award

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A jury in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, awarded $1.3 million to the estate of an infant who died following complex heart surgery at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children explains one of the New York City birth injury lawyers at the F&A personal injury law firm. After an 11-1 vote, the jury returned the verdict in Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The jury concluded that the infant's death resulted from an excess amount of calcium administered by the anesthesiologist during the procedure. Higher Mortality Rate A previous Philadelphia Inquirer investigation revealed a higher mortality rate at this hospital compared to hospitals nationwide....

11 August

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Tour Bus Crash in Central Park

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A double-decker tour bus ran up on a curb and crashed into a tree in Central Park on Thursday, July 21 states one of the New York City bus accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan. According to the New York Daily News, 13 people suffered injuries when the accident happened at approximately 1:15 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side. Those Injured Transported to Two Hospitals Authorities said that a 70-year-old male to tourist and a 71-year-old female tourist suffered head injuries. Emergency personnel transported them to New York Presbyterian Hospital. According...

10 August

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers: 4 Things to Do After an Accident

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According to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 92,000 motorcyclists are injured every year; of those injured almost 5000 people die of their injuries explains one of the New York City motorcycle accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Since a motorcycle is far less protective than a larger vehicle, even a minor accident can be catastrophic for the cyclist. Knowing what to do after an accident can help you protect your rights and allow you to be properly compensated for any injuries you suffered. What to do After a Motorcycle Crash Document the accident: Take photos of the scene,...

04 August

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NYC Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Offer Safety Tips for Avoiding Motorcycle Crashes This Summer

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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reports that there were 4,357 motorcycle accidents reported to police in 2014, the most recent year such accident statistics are available. Of that number, 142 resulted in at least one fatality. While these numbers reflect a sizeable decrease in overall crashes and fatalities when compared to 2013, they still reveal an unacceptable level of personal injuries and death. All Motorists Must Work Together to Reduce Motorcycle Injuries and Fatalities Although motorcyclists must take the lead in preventing the majority of their own accidents, every driver who shares the New York roads and freeways must...

03 August

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Why should you reach out to ceiling collapse accident attorneys?

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in Ceiling Collapses

A recent video appearing on new sites and attracting millions of views on YouTube shows the interior of an apartment reportedly located in Queens. The ceiling in the living room area starts to crack open completely and, within the space of seconds, collapses, landing on furniture and sending up a cloud of particles explains one of the New York City ceiling collapse accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. Although thankfully no one got injured in this recent ceiling collapse, the video highlights just how quickly a ceiling can cave in. Ceiling collapses range in severity; sometimes a small section...

28 July

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Brain Injury Lawyer Notes Case Of Bedridden Boxer

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in Brain Injuries

Prior to a heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden, Magomed Abdusalamov was unbeaten in 18 matches. In fact, no bout had gone past the fifth round. His fight against Mike Perez was one that promised to launch him on a trajectory toward a possible heavyweight title fight explains a NYC brain injury lawyer at the F&A injury law center. Undetected Brain Injury However, this boxing match was different, very different. First, it went the full 10 rounds, and Perez prevailed in a unanimous decision. Second, it was a particularly rough fight for both boxers. As state-paid doctors examined the men in the...

26 July

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Pickup Truck Allegedly Causing Head-on Collision

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in Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

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A catastrophic head-on collision occurred in Yaphank on Long Island over the holiday weekend explains a NYC truck accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan, New York. Truck Leaves Own Lane Police say the July 4th collision occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. when a pickup truck southbound on Yaphank Middle Island Road veered in to oncoming traffic where it hit another vehicle head-on. According to a report in the New York Post, the preliminary investigation did not reveal the reason the southbound pickup veered into the northbound lanes. Two Injured, Four Killed Emergency personnel transported an infant to Stony Brook University...

25 July

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7 Steps You Need To Take After a Slip & Fall Accident

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in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Many people believe slip and fall accidents only happen to older folks. But the truth is that everyone is likely to suffer a fall at some point in their lives. Chances are it won't be their fault, either. In the event that a person is injured on someone else's property due to negligence towards maintaining safety standards, they might be entitled to financial compensation. What happens after a slip and fall accident is critical to building a case for premises liability. So keep these things in mind as you handle the situation: Regardless of the reason for the fall, the health...

22 July

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Tragic Nassau County Crash

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in Accident Injuries, Bicycle Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Nassau County police said that a Ford Explorer driven by a 57-year-old woman struck two bicyclists, clipped the car and ran into a home, causing the front porch to collapse. The crash occurred on New South Road in Hicksville during the afternoon of Wednesday, June 29 explain NYC bicycle accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Injuries and Fatality An adult female bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. She had been bicycling with her father when the crash occurred. Emergency personnel transported him to a local hospital due to non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV and...