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New York City Subway Derailment: Insights from the January 2024 Incident

Key Takeaways from the NYC Subway Derailment Key Aspect Details Event Collision and derailment of a No. 1 train in NYC. Time & Location Approximately 3 p.m., West 96th Street station. Casualties Over 20 people injured, minor injuries reported. Impact Disruption of subway services on lines No. 1, 2, and 3. Response Emergency services' rapid response and transportation authority's handling of the situation. Introduction: A Startling Afternoon on the NYC Subway On the afternoon of January 4, 2024, New York City witnessed a significant subway derailment that raised concerns about urban transit safety. The incident, involving a collision between two trains, led to injuries and disruptions, capturing the city's attention. The Incident: Collision Leading to...

04 September

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A Comprehensive Guide To Pedestrian Safety in New York City

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Pedestrian Accidents

Introduction Long ago, most pedestrians just worried about carefully crossing streets at busy intersections or making sure they never jaywalked. Today, they must remain far more vigilant as they walk down streets since so many cars, scooters, and trucks sometimes jump curbs and hit pedestrians. Hopefully, this article’s content will help remind you of the types of pedestrian dangers you must constantly guard against -- so you can move about safely while walking down city streets. After first reviewing some recent Bronx and other New York City accidents, the materials below will also address who can be sued in many pedestrian accidents,...

27 November

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What To Do If Involved In A Slip And Fall Accident

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Construction Accidents

Although the greatest suffering caused by serious fall injuries usually lands upon the shoulders of each injured individual, the rest of society often winds up having to pay some of the financial costs. In fact, since bad falls tend to cause moderate or traumatic brain injuries, New York state often has to pay about 1.3 billion annually, simply to cover the hospitalization fees alone. What follows is a list of frequently asked questions (with answers) about filing a lawsuit due to serious New York City slip and fall injuries. Those who are interested can also visit this link to read more about the...

22 July

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How To Maximize Your Fire Safety In Your New York Apartment Building

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Apartment Accident, Burn Injuries

The threat of a massive apartment fire is always present. In fact, in April 2021, about 300 firefighters battled a terrible blaze in a New York City apartment building in the Jackson Heights section of Queens. An NBC news story states that while there were only limited, initial reports of any injuries, thick black smoke was seen rising from the 8-alarm fire that took nearly 12 hours to bring under full control. Ninety (90) families lost their homes in this blaze. Eager to seek refuge in rescue shelters after these events, many survivors do not immediately recognize all their physical injuries. ...

02 June

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EP07 S04: Lawsuit Value Of A Spinal Fusion Surgery – What Is My Case Worth Series

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Back Injury, Podcast, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

What is the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion? Well, a spinal fusion is major back surgery. I would say the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion is usually $1 million or more. It depends on a lot of factors, but if there was unlimited insurance coverage and good liability, I would say that it really is worth much more than a million dollars. We could look at a few cases that we had, three cases that come to mind. [buzzsprout episode='8631146' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name...

01 January

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NY State Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer offers you support

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Whether you're a driver or a pedestrian using the road, one of the dangers you face is an accident involving a tractor-trailer. 2012 data from the New York State DMV shows that there were over 10,000 accidents involving large trucks in that year alone. They resulted in dozens of fatalities and at least a few thousand nonfatal injuries. Just recently, two tractor-trailer accidents in New York State led to fatalities. In one case, a tractor-trailer struck an SUV carrying two people; in the other case, a tractor-trailer hit a passenger vehicle with no passengers. Both accidents led to the deaths of...

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New York City Subway Derailment: Insights from the January 2024 Incident

A Comprehensive Guide To Pedestrian Safety in New York City

What To Do If Involved In A Slip And Fall Accident

How To Maximize Your Fire Safety In Your New York Apartment Building

EP07 S04: Lawsuit Value Of A Spinal Fusion Surgery – What Is My Case Worth Series

NY State Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer offers you support