13 November

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Insights on Bronx car accidents leading to Spinal Injuries

Table Summary of Article Section Description Link Bronx Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Car Accidents Overview of spinal cord injuries in car accidents Read More Additional Facts and Statistics Statistics on car accidents causing spinal injuries Read More Serious Bronx Car Accidents Examples of recent serious car accidents in Bronx Read More Useful Terms and Definitions Definitions of spinal cord injury terms Read More SCI Symptoms to Watch For Symptoms indicating a spinal cord injury Read More Factors Affecting Settlements Factors influencing spinal cord injury settlements Read More Bronx Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Car Accidents Every week, more car accident victims suffer serious spinal cord injuries. While many of us assume these collisions involve other vehicles, only 43 percent of them occur...

16 January

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What Are Your Legal Rights After a Ceiling Collapse in the Bronx

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There are few tenant events more shocking than a sudden Bronx ceiling collapse. While some may see or hear early signs of trouble, few people expect such a terrible crisis to unfold. Far too often, careless landlords negligently fail to make timely repairs. They may also hire poorly trained maintenance workers to fix the problems -- and allow them to use substandard building materials while handling their repair tasks; if someone is sleeping or otherwise present beneath a roof when it crashes down, severe or catastrophic physical injuries can occur. Property damage losses can also be extensive, and some possessions...

21 December

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Helping Injured Construction Workers Recover and Transition After A Construction Accidents

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in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents

Our law firm often meets injured construction workers who have suffered bad falls due to unstable scaffolding or faulty ladders. Still others request our help while recovering from serious injuries caused by falling objects on their construction sites. Although some workers do incur catastrophic injuries, many clients experience remarkable recoveries after undergoing surgeries and targeted rehabilitation programs. [table-of-content] Various medical & human resource professionals play key roles in client health journeys As clients’ cases move toward settlement, occupational and physical therapists often teach them how to draw upon their past work experiences as they learn new job skills. Even those who must adapt...

12 June

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New York City Spinal Fusion Lawyer

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Spinal fusion is a procedure where two or more vertebrae are fused together surgically. As a permanent solution to a back problem, this eliminates movement in the back’s affected area. According to the Mayo Clinic, if a patient’s spine pain and symptoms are caused by shifting between segments of their vertebrae, spinal fusion surgery may alleviate their problem. These procedures, however, are severe and require months of rehabilitation. Usually, patients obtain medical care for a spinal injury in a step-by-step manner, starting with physical therapy which is the least intrusive treatment. If their current medical care is not helping them, medical...

31 May

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Back Injury Lawyer

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People often incur extreme force or pressure to their backs during major falls at work and during serious car and truck accidents. After such upper back, thoracic, or other spinal cord injuries, it is crucial for the survivors to obtain the best care possible without delay. Unfortunately, spinal cord injury is among the most serious and severe injuries. Very often clients sustain life-changing injuries or wrongful death. Spinal cord injury victims also often need to avail themselves of both medical care for improved health and personal injury law depending on the type of accident. When first meeting with your doctors, be...

03 May

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Manhattan Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

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The Manhattan spinal cord injury lawyers at the F&A injury law firm specializing in litigating these serious life-changing injury cases from client intake to jury trial. A spinal cord injury is a catastrophic trauma that can relegate a healthy individual to a wheelchair. The spinal cord is made up of the spinal column and intervertebral discs. Each disc has a nucleus containing disc material surrounded by numerous walls. The entire spinal cord is surrounded by nerve roots. [table-of-content] Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries Various types of spinal trauma can lead to disc protrusions, severed spinal cord, disc injuries, vertebral injuries, and other types...

26 April

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New York City Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

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Suffering a spinal cord injury can be a devastating event in one's life and usually occurs during a large accident. If you or a family member has suffered a spinal cord injury because of the negligence of others call the Law Firm of Frekhtman & Associates and speak with a New York spine injury lawyer for a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your rights and options. Car accidents, work-related injuries, falls, assaults, and sports traumas are the leading causes of spinal injuries which affect over 10,000 people in the United States each year, 1000 in New York alone. Frekhtman & Associates represent...

12 March

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Most Recent Trial Court Verdicts for Spinal Discectomy

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in Accident Injuries, Damages Awards, Spinal Cord Injury

Most Recent Trial Court Discectomy Verdicts In New York City Recent verdicts involving the spinal discectomy surgical procedure confirm that many factors determine the ultimate outcome of a personal injury trial. The court venue, the type of case, liability, the attorneys, experts, the severity of the injury, and other elements all play a role. #1 RESULT: $875,000 Fall on Waxed Floor. Bronx INJURIES: Avila was taken by ambulance to the emergency room, from the scene of the accident. She claimed cervical disc herniations at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7, as well as a lumbar disc herniation at L5-S1. She underwent physical therapy to treat the injuries for...

20 November

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The Transport Wheelchair – A Helpful Option for the Disabled & Others

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in Accident Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury

Although many of the disabled and those with temporary mobility issues often use regular wheelchairs, a lightweight transport chair can offer a better solution for short trips to medical appointments or pleasure outings. Designed so that caregivers can push them, these chairs can be quickly folded up and easily stored in a car trunk or backseat. In fact, many transport wheelchairs only weigh between 18 and 25 pounds. However, a few may weigh closer to 32 pounds to benefit patients who weigh up to 400 pounds. Transport chairs are now becoming more popular among those who get too winded when walking...

20 October

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Brooklyn Neck Injury Lawyers

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Most serious neck injuries in New York are incurred due to auto accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and a variety of harmful sports accidents. What Type of Monetary Recovery Can I Obtain After a Neck Injury in New York ? After a personal injury in Brooklyn where you suffer a neck injury, you can recover fair and reasonable compensation for all of your harms and losses which the law calls damages. It is very important to obtain a free consultation to fully understand all aspects of personal injury law because the insurance...

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