16 January

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

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...

02 January

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How Brain Injuries Can Affect Adults & Children

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Although medical definitions can vary slightly, most sources agree that acquired brain injuries are unrelated to birth trauma and congenital, hereditary, or degenerative causes. And these types of injuries occurring after birth affect how the brain’s neurons (nerve cells) perform their work as the “fundamental units” of the brain and central nervous system. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. [table-of-content] Exactly what constitutes a brain injury – and how can brain nerve cells be affected? According to one medical source, a brain injury occurs when there’s a sudden blow, jolt or bump to the head that damages the brain....

21 December

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EP 08 S 08: Last Week Tonight October Episode – Car Accident, Tbi, Spinal Fusion.

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In today's episode I answer questions about car accident, truck accident, spinal fusion, traumatic brain injuries etc...

21 December

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Helping Injured Construction Workers Recover and Transition After A Construction Accidents

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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...

05 December

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What’s Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

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After suffering a traumatic brain injury, accident survivors can develop a wide array of critical medical problems, including major breathing difficulties. Immediate medical care must be obtained so the affected person can keep breathing, and the brain can avoid losing crucial oxygen. Too many lives are lost as emergency workers try to determine whether a patient is coping with ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or another major breathing disorder. The Yale medical website describes ARDs as a “potentially fatal” lung condition that can lead to numerous organs failing to receive adequate oxygen required for their proper functioning. Each year, about 190,000...

30 November

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EP 07 S 08: Last Week Tonight Episode 1 – Arkady Answers Your Questions (Check Description for Questions)

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In today's episode we answer questions about P.T.S.D, Mental Health , Spinal Fusion, Truck Accidents and much more! [buzzsprout episode='11788464' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS [table-of-content] Full Transcript Hi, everybody. This is attorney, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City personal injury trial attorney. And today, we're doing Last Week Tonight, it's your FAQs, we're answering your questions. We're looking at the comments on our channel and answering all your questions from the last week. P.T.S.D "I've been on worker's comp for 23 years and had several surgeries and feel abused by the doctors who act like...

04 April

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EP 04 S 07: How To Win $1 Million in a Car Crash Lawsuit Settlement

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How To Win $1 Million in a Car Crash Lawsuit Settlement

Auto/ Car Crash Lawsuit Settled for $1,000,000: Real Case: Find Out How We Did It :) [buzzsprout episode='10377303' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Hi, everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman. Today, I wanted to tell you how you can obtain $1 million in a car crash lawsuit. We just did this. We settled a case last week for $1 million. How did we do it? Well, let me tell you a little bit about the case. It was a lady who was crossing the street in the crosswalk. She was 62...

22 December

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Provoke Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Every year, too many New Yorkers discover that carbon monoxide poisoning can cause traumatic brain injuries. Unfortunately, this type of damage usually occurs before people realize the dangerous level of their exposure. Once a carbon monoxide alarm goes off at work or at home, you must immediately seek out fresh air, while also helping everyone else escape. About 450 Americans die of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year, and another 50,000 visit emergency rooms seeking treatment due to their exposure. What follows is a closer look at many of the risky causes of CO poisoning and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), common...

13 December

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Signs and Symptoms of a Brain Injury in New York City

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In the U.S. over five million people live with a brain injury while over one million head injuries occur each year. New York City or Manhattan has some of the top medical specialists in the world who can diagnose and treat various brain injuries caused by accidents in the New York area. It is vital to immediately hire an experienced brain injury attorney who works closely with top medical specialists so that a head injury may receive proper medical care leading to the greatest chance of cure. While helping individuals get better by coordinating their medical care, an experienced New...

27 November

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What To Do If Involved In A Slip And Fall Accident

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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...

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