02 March

Sticky

A Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses the New York City Crane Collapse

Many viewers were horrified by the video of a 560-foot tower crane that collapsed into the streets of lower Manhattan on February 5, 2016. One person was killed, three others were injured, and several cars were destroyed when the crane crashed to the street. High winds apparently contributed to the collapse. A construction site accident lawyer reviewed this accident and some of the liability issues that will flow from it. It seems obvious that someone or some company is responsible for the wrongful death and personal and property injuries that resulted from the crane's collapse. A first-year law student would characterize this accident...

01 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Special Needs of Victims

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Burn Injuries

Handling a defective product, being the victim of an arson fire, and sustaining burns in an auto accident are just some of the ways that you can receive a serious burn injury. Every year in the United States, more than 16,000 people sustain severe burn injuries while more than 3,000 lose their lives due to the aftermath of a fire. As a burn victim, you know that your life will never be the same. You may need physical therapy, reconstructive surgery, and special medical equipment in addition to the doctor and hospital expenses you have already incurred. You may also find...

01 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Injury Lawyers Discuss $2.5 Million Award To Classical Pianist

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

A New Jersey jury awarded a 47-year-old New York City man $2.5 million for an elbow injury that adversely impacted his ability as a classical pianist. His attorney asserted that the injury also permanently limited his ability to play certain percussion instruments and the electric guitar. Details of Two-vehicle Accident The man suffered the injury in an accident that occurred on Route 80 on November 20, 2011. The man's vehicle collided with a car that allegedly pulled out from between construction barrels. Police reported that neither driver reported an injury at the scene, and neither driver received a citation. Torn Tendons and Ligament During...

29 February

0 Comments

Sticky

Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Bus Crash on New Jersey Interstate

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Bus Accidents

A commercial coach bus and a car collided on an interstate in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, February 16. Authorities believe the bus hit black ice before hitting the car and a guard rail. Bus accident lawyers would assist in investigating this crash and helping any injured victims receiving compensation. Early Morning Accident The accident happened at about 5:45 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 78 near mile marker 48 in Summit, NJ, according to a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police. ABC 7 News reported that the bus was "packed" when it began its Lehigh Valley, PA-to-New York City route. Injured Taken to Hospital Emergency...

29 February

0 Comments

Sticky

Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Massive Pileup on Interstate

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Truck Accidents

A 50-year-old man from Bethpage, New York, was among the three individuals killed in a 64-vehicle pile-up on westbound Interstate 78 in during snow squalls in eastern Pennsylvania. Semi Trucks Involved A spokesman for the Pennsylvania State Police said that 12 commercial vehicles were in the massive wreck that occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, at mile marker 7.5 in Bethel Township. A number of the commercial vehicles were tractor-trailers. One of the tractor-trailers struck a bus carrying the men's basketball team from Penn State-Lehigh Valley, according to The Morning Call. Dozens Injured Emergency personnel transported more than 70 people to...

25 February

0 Comments

Sticky

Bicycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Truck-bike Collision in Brooklyn

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Bicycle Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

An alleged hit-and-run bicycle accident involving a bicyclist and a Ryder truck resulted in a loss of life in Brooklyn. Bicycle Accident Details According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20. A 54-year-old male cyclist was traveling in Gravesend on Avenue U, not far from East 9th Street when he was allegedly struck by the truck. Authorities say that the truck driver did not remain on the scene. First responders transported the man to Kings County Hospital, according to the New York Post. However, he did not survive. Preliminary Investigation A preliminary investigation by a NYPD collision squad determined...

25 February

0 Comments

Sticky

F&A injury lawyers file lawsuit against Swagway in hoverboard fire injury matter

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Hoverboard Injuries

Property Damage A summons and verified complaint was filed on Wednesday February 24, 2016 in Supreme Court of the State of New York Richmond County by Frekhtman & Associates and Joseph Santoli, Esq. The case involves a Swagway X1 hoverboard purchased at Modell's Sporting Goods. It burst into flames causing smoke inhalation and other pulmonary injuries to an infant. The plaintiffs also allege property damages from the defective device. The safety certificate on the device was counterfeit. Underwriter's Laboratories ("UL") has not actually certified it. There have been 52 similar fires across the country and retailer including Amazon have pulled it from their website...

24 February

0 Comments

Sticky

Injury lawyer will help pedestrians struck by reckless drivers

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Pedestrian Accidents

An article from the New York Daily News discusses a few horrific traffic accidents that occurred in mid-January. Each involved pedestrians. In at least two of the cases mentioned, the pedestrians were acting appropriately, and it was the drivers' reckless behavior that resulted in death or serious injury. In one of the cases mentioned, the driver made an illegal left turn and ran into a 68-year-old woman crossing the street in the crosswalk. The accident was fatal for the pedestrian. Another accident involved a cement truck that hit a 63-year-old woman crossing the street; she was also in the crosswalk and...

24 February

0 Comments

Sticky

Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Manhattan Dump Truck Accident

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Truck Accidents

Authorities arrested a truck driver following a pedestrian accident in Manhattan on Friday, February 13. According to the New York Police Department the incident happened at about 10 a.m. at 11th Avenue and West 37th Street. Truck Turning Left A 48-year-old woman was crossing the street when a dump truck operated by a 51-year-old man struck her during a left turn. The Colorado woman was in New York to attend a trade show at the Jacob J. Javits Convention Center. She did not survive. Driver Arrested NYPD officers arrested the driver of the dump truck on suspicion of failing to yield to a pedestrian....

23 February

0 Comments

Sticky

OSHA May Levy Fines Following A Workplace Fall From Ladder Or Scaffold

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Construction Accidents

Millions of employees get injured at the workplace. Thousands of these cases involve serious injuries and even death. Injury at work can result in serious consequences, leaving you impaired from working for weeks, months or even years. Employees who are injured at the workplace are entitled to compensation for their injuries, and in death cases the families are entitled to compensation. In some cases, someone other than the employer may be responsible for the accident, which means you might be able to pursue compensation beyond the money that you are entitled to receive under the regular workers comp claim. As a...