12 June

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Ten Most Recent Truck Accident Verdicts in NY Courts

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Lisa Sanchez v. John E. Gonzalez Rose Brand Wipers, Inc., and Ryder...

12 June

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Bronx accident lawyer wins $75,000 for rear end auto case

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Cleon N. Ioannides v. Operative Plasterers & Cement Mason’s Local 5 and Sperios S. Cocomos No. 26774/04 Date of Verdict/Settlement: December 17, 2007 TOPIC: MOTOR VEHICLE - REAR-ENDER - MOTOR VEHICLE - MULTIPLE VEHICLE Car Crash Caused Spinal Injuries, Plaintiff Alleged SUMMARY: RESULT: Verdict-Plaintiff The jury found that Ioannides’ damages totaled $75,000, all for his past pain and suffering. Expert Witnesses: Plaintiff: Arden Kaisman, M.D.; Pain Management; New York, NY Defendant: Jonathan Glassman, M.D.; Orthopedics; Forest Hills, NY Attorneys: Plaintiff: David J. DeToffol; trial counsel to Frekhtman & Associates; New York, NY (Cleon N. Ioannides) Defendant: Rik Bachman; Thomas K. Moore; White Plains, NY (Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons’ Local 5, Sperios S....

12 June

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Verdict Search published most recent Trip Fall case involving Frekhtman & Associates

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Elvis Negron v. 1400 Holding Corp Myrtle Restaurant Associates, Inc. and Burger King Corp. No. 39148/06 DATE OF VERDICT/SETTLEMENT: May 17, 2010 TOPIC: PREMISES LIABILITY - NEGLIGENT REPAIR AND/OR MAINTENANCE - PREMISES LIABILITY - DANGEROUS CONDITION Plaintiff Alleged Sidewalk Crack Caused Trip and Fall SUMMARY: Result: Settlement Award Total: $325,000 The parties agreed to settle after jury selection for $325,000. Expert Witnesses: Plaintiff: Alan M. Leiken, Ph.D.; Economics; East Setauket, NY Kevin Wright, M.D.; Orthopedic Surgery; New York, NY Stanley H. Fein, P.E.; Engineering; Plainview, NY Defendant: Martin E. Wolpin, M.D.; Orthopedic Surgery; Brooklyn, NY Attorneys: Plaintiff: Richard R. Mogg; The Law Offices of Richard R. Mogg, P.C., White Plains, NY, trial counsel...

11 June

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Federal Trucking Regulations

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9 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program The primary motivation of this part is to ensure that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), individual states, and other political jurisdictions unify to develop and implement programs that will ultimately improve motor carrier, CMV, and driver safety and establish a safer and more efficient transportation system. 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing The function of 49 CFR 382 is to establish programs within trucking companies designed to prevent accidents and injuries resulting from impairment due to the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. This part applies to all who drive a...

06 June

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Truck Accident Laws

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Most Popular sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applicable to Truck Accidents 49 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing 49 CFR 383: Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties 49 CFR 391: Qualifications of Drivers 49 CFR 392: Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles 49 CFR 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation 49 CFR 395: Hours of Service of Drivers 49 CFR 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance 49 CFR 397: Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and Parking Rules 49 CFR 398: Transportation of Migrant Workers 49...

06 June

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New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

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Approximately 11,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury every year in America. One of the main causes is trauma such as a sudden impact to the spine that results in a fracture, herniated disc, or other spinal injury. Car accidents cause the greatest percentage of spinal cord injuries - nearly 50% of all spinal cord injuries are as a result of automobile, truck, bus, or motorcycle accidents. Falls including falls from a height, slip or trip and fall incidents, and other premises type accidents account for 23% of spinal cord injuries. If a spinal cord injury was caused due to...

29 May

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NY No Fault Law on Serious Injury Threshold 5102(d)

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Proposal to amend the law is pending - https://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S7518 - Senate version https://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/html/bill/A10739 - Assembly version...

29 May

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New York Brain Injury Attorneys

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A brain injury is a life-changing and devastating event for those injured, as well as their family and friends. According to the New York Department of Health, nearly 400 cases of traumatic brain injury occur each day in the State of New York. What’s more, there are more than 2,000 deaths, 19,000 hospitalizations, and over 112,000 emergency department visits amount residents in New York each year due to this severe damage. Traumatic brain injuries often occur in car accidents, trip and falls, construction accidents, and other severe and catastrophic accidents. This injury can be caused by a trauma that results in...

02 May

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New York Personal Injury Lawyers explain High Low Agreements

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Damages Awards, Personal Injuries

A high low agreement is made between the lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant with the consent of their clients. Such an agreement is a contract that sets a ceiling and a floor on the recovery thereby seeking to limit the potential payout defendants must make in the event of a large jury verdict while confirming the plaintiff will receive some baseline monetary amount. For example, in a personal injury action where the insurance policy limits are one million dollars ($1,000,000), the parties may enter into a high low agreement of $100,000 to $550,000. This means that if the...

03 March

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Use of Cell Phone while Driving Causes 1 out of every 4 accidents

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Statistics show that 1 out of every 4 motor vehicle accidents involve a driver who was speaking on a cell phone, texting, or otherwise distracted by a cell phone. This includes those who use the hands free ear pieces. Many states including New York have banned the use of cell phones while driving and are issuing tickets and fines. However, the problems continue. Recent studies have found that driving while texting or speaking on a handheld cell phone increases your odds of getting in an accident equally to being intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08...

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Ten Most Recent Truck Accident Verdicts in NY Courts

Bronx accident lawyer wins $75,000 for rear end auto case

Verdict Search published most recent Trip Fall case involving Frekhtman & Associates

Federal Trucking Regulations

Truck Accident Laws

New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

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