10 July

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How Can You Get Help After Being Seriously Injured In A Tractor Trailer Accident

in Back Injury, Brain Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Truck Accidents

If it can be done safely, drivers must consider steering their tractor trailers off to the shoulder of the road or freeway after an accident to avoid blocking traffic. If you have been severely injured -- and traffic is heavy – try calling 911 on your cell phone. Witnesses to the event should also be dialing first responders on your behalf. If you cannot get out of the vehicle by yourself, keep dialing 911, sound your horn and wait for help Sadly, this type of scenario happens far too often as tractor trailers navigate the many NYC freeways and surface streets....

22 June

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Since COVID-19 Delivery Trucks Accidents are on the Rise in NYC

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Truck Accidents

Pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers riding in cars or trucks are in greater danger today of being in serious accidents due to COVID-19 and careless delivery drivers. After all, the pandemic and all the restaurants and stores that are still closed are making it necessary for many Americans to keep ordering food and other goods to be delivered to their homes therefor Delivery Trucks Accidents are on the Rise in NYC. With so many truck and van drivers rushing around to meet employer-imposed deadlines, it is much more dangerous to be outside now than at the same time last year. These days,...

18 June

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Truck Accident Investigations

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After a serious truck accident resulting in injuries, a complete and extensive investigation should be conducted as quickly as possible. Time is not on the side of an individual injured by a big rig tractor trailer. It is crucial to determine what caused the crash with numerous potential factors coming into play. An experienced truck accident lawyer must promptly investigate the following issues: Did the truck driver take drugs such as amphetamines? Was alcohol involved? What information does the truck’s black box also known as the electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) contain? It should include data regarding braking, speed changes, the truck’s...

31 May

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Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers

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Need Help? Contact our Legal Team You can rarely go anywhere in New York City without seeing countless commercial trucks, company cars, vans, and other vehicles rushing to deliver food or packages to customers. Dozens of other vehicles are busy taking their various utility or repair services to new and old clients as well. Sadly, while mass transit and other traffic remain limited due to the pandemic - speeding delivery and other drivers remain a major threat to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers. We must all constantly watch out for the threatening presence of these moving vehicles. In some cases, even the...

17 May

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New York Truck Accident Lawyer

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

We Maximize Recovery For You and Your Family If you or a family member have been injured by a big rig or a semi truck, you’re probably receiving huge medical bills and auto repair bills. You want the driver, the driver’s employer, and their insurance company to pay for your bills and compensate you for the injuries you suffered. But the truck driver’s company and its insurance company will hire investigators, doctors, and lawyers to defend their own interests so they can save their money by not paying you for what suffered. Frehktman & Associates will fight for what you deserve. We focus...

30 April

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New York Accident Lawyer

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

[table-of-content] Types of Accidents Frekhtman & Associates (“F&A”) are NYC accident lawyers handling all types of accident and injury matters. F&A is a preeminent law firm specializing in the preparation and trial of serious and catastrophic accident cases that occur continuously across New York, whether in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, or Staten Island. Attorneys at F&A are committed to helping accident victims receive compensation for any injuries or losses they may have suffered in an accident caused by the negligence of another party. The firm prides itself on the meticulous preparation of complex litigation matters, so clients are at ease and confident...

07 August

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Truck Underride Accidents in New York

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

Tractor Trailer Underride Accidents are a devastating and often deadly accident. It happens when a stopped or slow moving truck is impacted from the rear by a smaller car which slides under the trailer and gets stuck there. Side underride accidents can also occur during lane changes where a smaller vehicle slides under the side of the tractor-trailer. In underriding accidents, the occupants of the smaller vehicle usually come into direct contract with the truck because the top of the car is flattened, cut off entirely, or when a sharp portion of the trailer penetrates the car. Due to the...

15 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Common Causes of Tractor Trailer Accidents

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can cause severe injury or even fatality. Although many people envision truck accidents occurring at high speeds on a highway, they also occur on city streets. The speeds may be slower but the damage and injury can be significant particularly if the accident involves a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist. Trucks significantly outweigh cars and SUVs so the damage is often severe in those accidents as well. The weight of the trailer fully loaded makes the truck dangerous no matter the speed. Even an empty trailer has significant weight and can cause significant damage or injury in an accident. Consider...

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