11 April

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Car Accident Lawyer Points Out the Dangers of Drowsy Drivers

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People commonly talk about the danger associated with driving while intoxicated and distracted driving. Another situation that can lead to serious injury or fatality is drowsy driving. This is often overlooked. Car accident lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates, wants you to realize the risks. Statistics Reviewing the statistics allows drivers to see how dangerous drowsy driving is. Consider the following, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Across the U.S., 100,000 crashes each year are due to drowsy driving. These crashes cause 71,000 injuries. 1,550 people die from drowsy driving accidents each year. In New York State, "fell asleep" appears on police...

07 April

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Cerebral Palsy Lawyers: Was Your Child’s Disability Preventable?

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Cerebral Palsy lawyers at the F&A law firm note that cerebral palsy is one of the most common childhood disabilities in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "1 in 323 children has been identified with Cerebral Palsy." While each individual case varies, Cerebral Palsy lawyers specialize in medical malpractice. They can help determine if the disability was preventable due to medical negligence. Not all cases of Cerebral Palsy are preventable, but a study conducted by U.S. National Library of Medicine concluded that in 38% of the cases they evaluated, the patients disabilities were directly related to inappropriate...

06 April

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Two Times when Asking for the Services of a Car Accident Lawyer are Essential

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in Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Automobile drivers normally carry an automobile policy. When a passenger car driver carries a policy, the fact he or she does so, makes filing and the resolution of a claim more simplistic-theoretically. In other words, it is not essential to take cases, involving minor fender benders, into the setting of a courtroom. However, when considering matters from a different angle--a passenger car owner's insurance provider makes the most money by not paying out compensation with regard to automobile accidents--that is a given. When to Seek a Car Accident Lawyer Essentially, what we are leading up to here is that there are two times when...

05 April

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Accident Lawyer Discusses Complex Accident Scene on the Whitestone Expressway

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

It is possible that alleged drunken driving initiated events on the Whitestone Expressway that left two people seriously injured. Friend Arrives to Help Stranded Friend The New York Daily News reports that a 22-year-old female motorist from Lindenhurst allegedly crashed her 2014 Nissan at about 5 a.m. on Saturday, March 12. Her disabled vehicle ended up on the right shoulder. Rather than call 911 for help, authorities said she called a friend to come help her. Her female friend arrived in a 2015 Dodge minutes later. An off-duty, 34-year-old male EMT in a 2008 Chevrolet also stopped to assist. Woman Plunges off Overpass As...

04 April

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Get the Medical Support Needed By Hiring a Ceiling Collapse Accident Lawyer

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While a collapsed ceiling probably seems like a freak accident, there is almost always someone at blame for such an occurrence. If you find yourself on the receiving end of such a terrible accident, and become injured because of it, make sure you speak with a quality ceiling collapse accident lawyer to help sort things out for you. Ceiling Collapse is Generally Caused by Property Neglect Typically when a ceiling collapses, it's because the property was neglected for far too long. Supports could have been weakened by leaky pipes, old rotted beams may have needed replacing, or a shoddy roof repair could have led...

04 April

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss Head-on Crash in New Jersey

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On March 15, at about 12:30 p.m., a head-on collision in Old Bridge, New Jersey, resulted in a loss of life. Car Crosses Into Oncoming Lanes Law enforcement states that a 45-year-old male from Howell was driving a Ford Escape southbound on Route 9 when he crossed into oncoming traffic. His vehicle struck a Honda Accord driven by a 37-year-old Freehold woman. Neither motorist survived the crash, and a passenger in the Honda also died. CBS News New York reported that emergency personnel transported two other passengers to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The nature of their injuries was not immediately known. Onlookers Try...

01 April

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A Bicycle Accident Can Change Your Life

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As more Americans have recognized the health benefits of bicycling, the number of bikes on the road has increased. Unfortunately, so have the number of bicycle accidents; according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, 743 bicyclists were killed in 2013. An estimated 48,000 bicyclists were injured in the same year. In an accident, bicyclists are less protected than motorists. Because they are not protected by a metal structure, bicyclists are more likely to suffer injuries that change their lives for the worse. Many of these injuries are not the fault of the cyclist; according to statistics compiled by National Public...

31 March

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers discuss Dooring: A Small Mistake Can Result in a Big Bicycle Accident

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According to data from the League of American Bicyclists, the number of people commuting by bicycle increased by 62% between 2000 and 2014. Unfortunately, not all motorists are accustomed to watching for cyclists; a motorist's lack of awareness can sometimes cause severe injury or even death. One way that inattentive motorists can injure bicyclists is by opening their door into the path of a bike. Opening a car door into the path of a bike is known as "dooring". According to a study published by the City of Chicago, dooring causes more than 7% of bicycle-related accidents. When dooring incidents take...

29 March

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Car Accident Lawyers : Here Protecting Your Best Interests.

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in Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident? If you think you don't need a lawyer, think again. 2014 saw, "32,675 people [killed] in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roadways." And, "An additional 2.3 million people [injured] in crashes in 2014." (2014 Crash Data Key Findings (DOT HS 812 219). 2015 data through the first 9 months shows an increase in these numbers. Data includes all types of motor vehicle crashes and is not specifically broken down into 'car' crashes. Obviously, these numbers are frightening, however, most people drive throughout the day without thinking about it. Like most people, you probably...

28 March

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A traumatic brain injury attorney talks about brain injuries and related state laws

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A traumatic brain injury attorney knows what the law says regarding legal responsibility for an accident and the responsibilities that organizations bear for protecting people from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) while they work or participate in sports. Readers may wonder what laws states have in effect to protect both adults and students from unnecessary concussions. The short answer is that many state laws nationwide address the subject. Most of the laws specifically apply to students or to veterans. New York has the New York Education Law (also known as the concussion management and awareness act). This law requires the state commissioners of health and...