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The Rise Of Autonomous Vehicle Accidents: New Challenges For Personal Injury Lawyers

  Autonomous vehicle accidents create complex legal questions for injury victims seeking fair compensation. Recent studies show a 40% increase...
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The Rise Of Autonomous Vehicle Accidents: New Challenges For Personal Injury Lawyers

Managing Difficult Clients In Personal Injury Practice: Professional Strategies That Work

Personal injury lawyers face daily challenges with difficult clients who demand constant updates and make unrealistic demands. A recent survey...
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Managing Difficult Clients In Personal Injury Practice: Professional Strategies That Work

Client Communication Best Practices: Building Trust And Managing Expectations

Poor client communication creates stress and misunderstandings in professional relationships. Clear communication builds trust and leads to successful project outcomes....
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Client Communication Best Practices: Building Trust And Managing Expectations

Medical Records Management: How Documentation Can Make Or Break Your Case

Medical records can make the difference between winning and losing your legal case. Studies show that 70% of medical malpractice...
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Medical Records Management: How Documentation Can Make Or Break Your Case

Future Medical Costs In Personal Injury Claims: Building Comprehensive Life Care Plans

Personal injury victims face major challenges in calculating their future medical costs. Medical expenses continue to rise at a rate...
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Future Medical Costs In Personal Injury Claims: Building Comprehensive Life Care Plans

The Complete Guide To Personal Injury Case Valuation: What Really Determines Settlement Amounts

Personal injury settlements can puzzle many victims who want fair compensation for their injuries. Insurance companies often try to minimize...
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The Complete Guide To Personal Injury Case Valuation: What Really Determines Settlement Amounts

The Art Of Trial Preparation: Building Million-Dollar Cases From The Ground Up

Building million-dollar cases requires careful planning and expert trial preparation skills. Many successful law firms invest countless hours gathering evidence,...
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The Art Of Trial Preparation: Building Million-Dollar Cases From The Ground Up

The Medical Treatment Dilemma: Conservative Care Vs. Surgery And Case Value

Patients often struggle to choose between conservative care and surgery for their medical conditions. Medical studies show that both treatment...
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The Medical Treatment Dilemma: Conservative Care Vs. Surgery And Case Value

Deposition Preparation Strategies: How To Protect Your Case And Avoid Costly Mistakes

Facing a legal deposition creates stress and uncertainty for many people. A well-prepared witness answers questions with confidence and protects...
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Deposition Preparation Strategies: How To Protect Your Case And Avoid Costly Mistakes

Focus Groups And Big Data In Personal Injury Law: Modern Tools For Trial Success

Modern trial lawyers face tough choices in picking the right jury and building strong cases. Focus groups and data analysis...
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Focus Groups And Big Data In Personal Injury Law: Modern Tools For Trial Success

Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: Proving Invisible Injuries Worth Millions

Brain injury victims face tough battles proving their injuries deserve fair compensation. Medical experts report that traumatic brain injuries cost...
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Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: Proving Invisible Injuries Worth Millions

Expert Witness Selection And Management: The Key To Winning Complex Injury Cases

Complex injury cases require strong expert witness support to succeed in court. Expert witnesses play a vital role in proving...
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Expert Witness Selection And Management: The Key To Winning Complex Injury Cases

Bad Faith Insurance Claims: When Companies Refuse To Pay Fair Settlements

Insurance companies often refuse to pay fair settlements, leaving policyholders frustrated and stressed. Bad faith insurance claims happen when insurers...
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Bad Faith Insurance Claims: When Companies Refuse To Pay Fair Settlements

The Psychology Of Settlement Negotiations: Why Timing And Strategy Matter

Settlement negotiations create stress for many people facing legal disputes. Research shows that 85% of cases settle before trial through...
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The Psychology Of Settlement Negotiations: Why Timing And Strategy Matter

Understanding Insurance Company Defense Strategies: What Every Victim Should Know

Insurance companies often use tricky defense tactics to reduce or deny valid injury claims. Many victims face unfair settlement offers...
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Understanding Insurance Company Defense Strategies: What Every Victim Should Know

Advanced Medical Imaging In Personal Injury Cases: Beyond Standard MRIs And X-Rays

Medical evidence plays a vital role in personal injury cases, yet standard MRIs and X-rays often miss crucial details. Advanced...
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Advanced Medical Imaging In Personal Injury Cases: Beyond Standard MRIs And X-Rays

Policy Limits Vs. Case Value: Maximizing Recovery When Insurance Isn’t Enough

Insurance policy limits often fall short of covering all damages in serious injury cases. Many accident victims face medical bills...
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Policy Limits Vs. Case Value: Maximizing Recovery When Insurance Isn’t Enough

The Hidden World Of Umbrella Insurance Policies: Finding The Money Others Miss

Most people don't realize their standard insurance leaves gaps that could drain their savings. Umbrella insurance steps in where regular...
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The Hidden World Of Umbrella Insurance Policies: Finding The Money Others Miss

The Psychology Of Settlement Negotiations: Why Timing And Strategy Matter

Settlement negotiations create stress for many people facing legal disputes. Research shows that 85% of cases settle before trial through...
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The Psychology Of Settlement Negotiations: Why Timing And Strategy Matter

The Hidden World Of Umbrella Insurance Policies: Finding The Money Others Miss

Most people don't realize their standard insurance leaves gaps that could drain their savings. Umbrella insurance steps in where regular...
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The Hidden World Of Umbrella Insurance Policies: Finding The Money Others Miss

Why it is important to keep in contact with your lawyer

If you have been injured, it is vital to keep in touch with your attorney. An attorney is your representative who is handling all aspects of your personal injury claim. He or she must be "in the loop" and get constant updates on your medical treatment and other important facts.  In New York, a personal injury case filed in Court may take from 6 months to 2 years or more to resolve. During that time, you need to be in touch with your lawyer and your lawyer should be proactive and be in touch with you! At Frekhtman & Associates, we...

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Labor Law 240(1) decision from Court of Appeals helps plaintiffs

Recently, on December 17, 2009, the Court of Appeals of the State of New York decided a case called Runner v. New York Stock Exchange, 2009 WL 4840213, NY Slip Op 09310 (2009). It clarified the state of the law with respect to construction accident or Labor Law cases where an object falls and comes into contact with a worker. These are commonly referred to as "falling object" cases.  The Court held that there is no strict requirement that the worker and the falling object make contact.  The proper question to ask is not whether the object hit the worker...

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Nursing Home Abuse Case resolved by Frekhtman & Associates

An elderly man who was a patient in a nursing home in Brooklyn, New York filed a lawsuit against the nursing home for failing to properly treat and care for him.  Due to the nursing home's negligence, the man sustained serious bed sores also known as decubitis ulcers. He needed surgery to debride the bed sores.  The New York medical malpractice lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates filed a lawsuit against the nursing home and settled the case while awaiting trial. The case was resolved for $325,000.00. New York's Public Health Law 2801(d) allows a private cause of action against a...

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NY Lobby Day planned for April 20th, 2010

Many plaintiff's attorneys are going to Albany, New York the State Capitol to address the legislature concerning the New York serious injury motor vehicle law also known as Insurance Law 5102(d) or the "threshold" law.  The New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSLTA) is attempting to change this law to avoid dismissal of cases with serious injuries. The New York personal injury attorneys at Frekhtman & Associates will send a number of attorneys to participate in this effort.  We will also speak to clients whose cases were unfairly dismissed due to the threshold law.  Currently, Insurance Law 5102(d) has nine categories...

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Truck Accident Case settled in Federal Court by Frekhtman & Associates, Attorneys at Law

The plaintiff was a warehouse workers who was assisting a large truck hooked to a tractor trailer that was backing up into a loading dock. The tractor trailer reversed into the loading dock improperly at a diagnol. The plaintiff banged on the side of the truck and yelled out to the driver to stop. The driver pushed the gas and moved his vehicle forward. This caused the rear tractor trailer door which was open at the time to catch on the side gate of the warehouse facility. The impact ripped the tractor trailer door off its hinges and caused it...

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Frekhtman & Associates open new Bronx office !

The Brooklyn and Manhattan based New York accident and injury law firm opened a Bronx office in late 2009. The office is located at 653 East 189th Street just around the corner from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) building. It is near Fordham University and the Bronx Zoo. The new location is staffed with Spanish speaking secretaries and has one attorney on staff at all times. In the last few months, the firm has seen a number of new clients in this office and looks forward to helping individuals in the Bronx, New York. ...

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Frekhtman & Associates, Brooklyn and Bronx Personal Injury Lawyers recover $1,400,000.00 for child

An infant recovered $1,400,000.00 in a medical malpractice case involving failure to diagnose a brain tumor which pressed on his optic nerve and caused blindness. The delay in diagnosis was brief, only about 4 months from the onset of symptoms until the time when his pediatrician correctly diagnosed the condition. Because of this many medical experts said there was no causation or that the blindness was not caused by the failure to diagnose. His attorneys were persistent and kept speaking to specialists until an expert made the connection. Prior to trial, the parties negotiated a $1,400,000.00 settlement which...

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Setting up an Auto Accident Claim

After hiring your attorney, he or she will set up a claim in a motor vehicle accident case. This is done by calling both insurance companies involved if it is a two car accident. The car you were in is the No Fault vehicle and the auto insurance for this car will provide No Fault coverage which will pay for your medical bills. The other vehicle involved if it was at fault will provide the Bodily Injury insurance coverage or BI for short. A letter is sent to both insurance companies and claims are established. The insurance company will...

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NYC Accident Injury Lawyers settle supermarket accident case

In January 2010, the attorneys at Frekhtman & Associates with the help of their trial counsel settled the case of a client who was injured at a large supermarket/ wholesale club in Brooklyn, New York. The incident happened at Costco. A large escalator like conveyer belt took customers from the first floor to the second floor inside this warehouse. When a child fell between two carts, the client turned his shopping cart sideways to prevent it from hitting the child. Store employees watched the incident but failed to press the red stop button on the side of the escalator...

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Don’t be afraid to see a doctor after a car accident

Many clients tell our firm they are afraid to go the doctor after a car accident even though they feel pain. This is because they may not have health/ medical insurance coverage and fear that the hospitals and or doctors will send them a big bill and or put them in collection. However, the New York No Fault law requires the automobile insurance company of the car you are physically in to pay for up to $50,000 of medical benefits to each injured person. This is called Personal Injury Protection (PIP). It acts like health insurance and most people can treat...

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