25 January

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Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers discuss fault in premises liability litigation

People commonly assume that when they slip and fall it was just an accident. They assume that no one was at fault. In some cases slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury. These injuries require medical attention which leads to medical bills. Work may be missed. The financial strain can become significant. People should realize that in some slip and fall cases there is negligence. Consider the following examples: Failure to Perform Maintenance You are at a business and they have a leaky refrigerator that causes water to be constantly on the floor. Management is aware of the issue but has...

21 January

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Working with Your Paraplegia Injury Lawyer to Gain Compensation for a Devastating Condition

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in Paraplegia Injuries

All spinal injuries are going to change a person's life, but there isn't any worse condition than when having all four limbs paralyzed. This is known as paraplegia, and it can not only affect how your ability to work, it can cause emotional distress in trying to live a normal life. It's why it's essential you hire a paraplegia injury lawyer if you've just been in an accident that completely paralyzed you. The compensation you deserve for a negligent person or company that put you in this condition is without question. Here at Frekhtman & Associates, we see a number of...

21 January

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Problem Of Fatigued Truck Drivers

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

A 2014 truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving former SNL comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has further focused the attention of New Yorkers and others on the problem of fatigued driving. After the driver behind the wheel of the Wal-mart tractor-trailer allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, his rig struck the limousine that Morgan and fellow comedian James McNair were riding in. McNair lost his life in the collision. In the immediate aftermath of the fatal wreck, the Wal-mart driver related to investigating offciers that he had not slept at all during the 24-hour period immediately preceding...

21 January

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Tips for Selecting an Injury Lawyer for Your Case

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in Accident Injuries

If you have been injured in an accident, one thing that you might think about doing is getting an injury lawyer. But how do you find the right one? There are so many lawyers who advertise on the television and Internet, it can be overwhelming. Here are three tips that you can use for choosing your lawyer. Be Comfortable with the Arrangement Make sure that any lawyer that you hire will be worth what you’re paying and only agree to a structure for fees that is going to suit you. The best thing that you can do is to find a lawyer...

21 January

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Boat Accident Lawyer reveals Who’s Getting Hurt

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in Boat Accidents

By definition accidents are random events that strike anytime and anywhere. So it doesn't seem useful to determine what type of person suffers these casualties. And yet the US Coast Guard compiled the following operator statistics for incidents in 2013, the latest year for complete data. The information shows that certain types of people are affected by accidents more than others. The most common age for accidents is 36 to 55 years old, which involved 1,797 vessels, 1016 injuries, and 214 deaths. Next were those over 55 with 1056 vessels, 473 injuries, and 168 deaths. The 26-35 age group came in...

20 January

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Injury lawyers on hand to help pedestrians involved in truck collisions

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in Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents

A terrible accident took place recently on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. An 86-year-old pedestrian crossing the street on a crosswalk and with the light in his favor was struck by a delivery truck. According to news reports, the result was severe head trauma. The kind of injury the pedestrian sustained can lead to death. Even if he doesn't die, he could face a variety of serious problems, including the following: Coma Paralysis and other loss of motor functioning Cognitive deficits, including loss of speech and memory impairments Emotional problems Pedestrians are vulnerable to vehicles of any size; getting struck...

20 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Notes New York Crash Involving Fed Ex Truck

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in Truck Accidents

A Fed Ex truck was involved in a fatal collision in upstate New York, according to a local news report. New York state troopers indicate that a two-vehicle wreck happened in Granby on State Route 3 between County Route 8 and Rathburn Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. Truck Crosses Into Other Lane The Fed Ex truck was reportedly eastbound on Route 3 when it crossed into the westbound lane. A head-on crash with a 2013 Honda Civic ensued. The impact sent both vehicles off the road and into a pond where they both ended up partially submerged. The investigation is ongoing, and...

20 January

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New York personal injury lawyer seeks to help individuals injured due to winter storms

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in Accident Injuries

Although to date Winter in New York has been mild, we are expecting a snow storm to blanket the east coast this weekend. Going into January to March, winter should bring with it mountains of snow, slippery roads, and damaging winds. It may shut down various activities, including school and transportation, and pose numerous hazards to people, especially those who found themselves outdoors. If you've suffered an accident during this severe winter storm, what are your options for insurance coverage? If another party's negligence contributed to the accident, would it be advisable to pursue a civil suit? Three possible accident types Vehicular collisions....

19 January

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Car Accident Lawyer Notes Long Island Wreck Allegedly Linked To Speeding

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in Car Accidents

A teen driver accused of allegedly speeding was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Long Island in Southampton, according to the authorities. Vehicle Exiting Driveway Southampton Town Police reported that a 17-year-old Southampton male was operating a motor vehicle on Bridies Path at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday. At the same time, a 73-year-old East Moriches man was pulling his vehicle out of a driveway and on to the roadway. According to police, the speeding vehicle then rear-ended the vehicle pulling out of the driveway. Injured Man Airlifted The injuries to the driver of the car that was rear-ended were such that he required...

19 January

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New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Explains Complete and Incomplete Severity Levels

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in Accident Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury

Car accidents, workplace injuries, and trip and fall accidents are just some of the ways that a severe spinal cord injury may occur. While injuries vary widely, they can be classified as either complete or incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury is one that causes total loss of function at and below the original point of injury. Complete spinal cord injuries are further divided into complete paraplegia and complete tetraplegia. In the first type, the injured person permanently loses all motor function below the T1 vertebrae. This includes loss of sensation in the legs, bladder, bowel, and sexual organs. The person...