29 January

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4 Common Construction Site Accidents Lawyers Handle

Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Serious injuries and fatalities occur on a regular basis. This high-risk work results in 4% of all construction workers having non-fatal injuries while on the job, reports the Bureau of Labor. With such a high occurrence of injuries, it's understandable that one day you might need to hire a construction site accident lawyer. 4 Common Construction Site Accidents 1. Falls from Scaffolding and Ladders Many construction workers perform their jobs at high heights such as on scaffolding, ladders, or roofs. The Bureau of Labor reports that almost 34% of all job-related deaths occur at construction sites....

28 January

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This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries

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in Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

This past weekend the Northeast was hit by winter storm Jonas which brought intensely cold weather and record snowfall. Among the various dangers of winter weather worth noting is the risk of slipping on icy surfaces and loose snow. Slipping and falling can result in a number of serious injuries. For example, according to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US, particularly among young children and older adults. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports that falls are the leading contributor to injuries among older people in the city. Injuries...

28 January

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Quadriplegia Injury Lawyer Discusses the Cost of Lifetime Care

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in Quadriplegia Injuries

Quadriplegia is the loss of sensation from the neck to the bottom of both feet. It is often the result of an accident and can be temporary or permanent. Other common causes of quadriplegia include falls, medical malpractice, and sustaining a severe injury while playing sports. Young men between 18 and 30 are the most likely group to be involved in an accident that causes quadriplegia. It can also have medical causes, such as a stroke. A quadriplegia injury lawyer at Frekhtman & Associates is available to file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf if another person or group caused your catastrophic...

28 January

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Car Accident Lawyer Notes NY Times Report On Alleged Special Treatment For College Athletes

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You never know when you need a car accident lawyer in New York City. An investigation by the New York Times into an October 5 traffic accident raises questions about how an alleged hit-and-run driver and star athlete was treated by law enforcement. The November 15 report details how the alleged incident resulted in no charges, only traffic citations, and it focuses attention on possible preferential treatment for college football players. The motorist involved in the accident was a starting defensive player for the Florida State University football team. Accident Details At about 2:37 a.m., the player allegedly drove a Buick Century...

27 January

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Are Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents Avoidable?

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in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Traffic fatalities in general have been slowly dropping over the years, but the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing. In 2012, 4,743 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars. It's unclear why the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing, but it is possible that campaigns encouraging people to get out and walk may be partly to blame. More people out walking means there are more pedestrians available to be hit. In the past, most efforts to reduce pedestrian-car collisions revolved around encouraging people to be careful when walking. Look both ways before crossing the road,...

27 January

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Collision Between Tour Bus and Tractor Trailer

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A tour bus enroute from Toronto to New York City was involved in a collision with an automobile and a tractor-trailer in upstate New York. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department, the crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 6. Tour Bus Strikes Both Car and Semi Deputies say that the Pine Hills Trailways bus was southbound on Interstate 81 south of Syracuse, just prior to the mishap. The series of events allegedly began when a motorist crashed his car along the freeway. A trucker then pulled his 18-wheeler over so that he could offer assistance. The tour bus subsequently collided...

27 January

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Accident at Harlem Laundromat

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in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents

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A motorist allegedly lost control of his sport utility vehicle before it crashed into a Harlem laundromat. The 59-year-old man told authorities that he was attempting to park the vehicle on East 102nd Street near Lexington Avenue at about 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 21. Vehicle Rolls Down Sidewalk Instead, the SUV sped out of control for unknown reasons. It travelled down a sidewalk and past two houses along East 102nd Street. The New York Daily News reports that the wayward SUV struck a female pedestrian in front of the laundromat that she was exiting. A witness described to a reporter how...

26 January

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NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts

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in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents

Powered industrial trucks, or fork lifts, are necessary in many kinds of work settings. However, they also pose serious risks to workers and sometimes to bystanders such as pedestrians walking past a work site. Two recent examples of forklift fatalities from New York City involved a worker in Queens who passed away after a forklift fell on him in a warehouse, and a Brooklyn grocery worker who was crushed against a wall by a forklift and died from his chest injuries. Their deaths warrant serious investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incidents by an experienced accident lawyer. Many forklift accidents are...

26 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Overturned Dump Truck in Fatal Accident

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A New Jersey accident involving a dump truck and a van resulted in a loss of life. The Burlington County crash occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, along State Route 70 near County Route 530. Vehicles Severely Damaged NBC10 News reports that a yellow dump truck reportedly overturned, spilling its load out on the highway. As the truck overturned, it crushed a white van. Views from a news helicopter showed that the front of the truck's cab had separated from the vehicle. The roof of the van was torn off as well. A female occupant of the van did...

26 January

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Accident Lawyer Provides Winter Storm Safety Tips

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in Accidents

As a result of the recent winter storm that took over 20 lives and brought the entire East Cost to a standstill it is worthwhile to review some winter storm safety tips. Now is a good time to reflect on what to do during a winter storm to keep yourself and your car safe. This may not be the last winter storm of 2016! Listen to Closings: Before venturing out listen to the local news channel to find out about closings. It is important to know if your destination is closed or if the route you plan to travel is impassable....