22 September

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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Settlements

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be a life-altering experience, affecting not only your physical well-being but also your financial stability and emotional health. When faced with the daunting medical bills and lifestyle changes that come with TBI, many wonder: Should I settle or pursue a lawsuit? This article aims to navigate you through the complexities of this decision, exploring factors that influence settlement amounts and emphasizing the necessity of expert advice. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. [table-of-content] The High Stakes of TBI Settlements The Real Cost of TBI The immediate and long-term costs of TBI are often staggering. Medical...

15 September

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Car Crash Consequences: Legal Guide for Brain Injury Victims

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Introduction Car accidents are an unfortunate and grim reality on the roads of New York. Every year, thousands of people are involved in accidents that result in various degrees of physical injuries. Some of these injuries are minor, causing only temporary discomfort, while others are severe, leading to long-term health issues. Among the most severe and complex injuries are brain injuries, which can manifest in subtle and often overlooked symptoms over time. As a law firm specializing in car accident and brain injury cases, Frekhtman and Associates understand the complexities and challenges associated with these types of injuries. We are committed to...

11 September

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NY Truck Drivers – Critical Training Can Save Lives

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in Delivery Truck Accidents

Over 3,500 people lost their lives due to distracted driving during 2021. Since professional truck drivers may spend as many as 240 nights a year away from home, they can clearly benefit from annual safety training. Furthermore, the added weight of many New York delivery trucks can often lead to their drivers’ mistakes causing catastrophic or fatal accidents. Fortunately, there are many available online and in-person truck driving safety training programs. All responsible New York employers should provide their delivery truck drivers with the chance to develop better defensive driving skills, while also finding new ways to recognize and decrease their...

04 September

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A Comprehensive Guide To Pedestrian Safety in New York City

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in Pedestrian Accidents

Introduction Long ago, most pedestrians just worried about carefully crossing streets at busy intersections or making sure they never jaywalked. Today, they must remain far more vigilant as they walk down streets since so many cars, scooters, and trucks sometimes jump curbs and hit pedestrians. Hopefully, this article’s content will help remind you of the types of pedestrian dangers you must constantly guard against -- so you can move about safely while walking down city streets. After first reviewing some recent Bronx and other New York City accidents, the materials below will also address who can be sued in many pedestrian accidents,...

28 August

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Amazon’s Delivery Dangers Exposed

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in Delivery Truck Accidents

Every month, roughly 100 million people purchase goods from Amazon’s online shopping portal. In fact, some experts claim that thousands of goods are sold every minute, increasing profits for a vast network of entrepreneurs. Yet sadly, all these purchases and deliveries play a direct role in the high number of Amazon delivery truck accidents. A remarkably in-depth, September 2022 Wall Street Journal article states that Amazon regularly employed trucking companies with questionable driving safety records until recent years. This flawed decision likely played a role in many Amazon delivery van accidents. After vast numbers of innocent vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and bicyclists...

22 August

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Navigating New York: A Closer Look at Tractor-Trailer Safety in the City

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents

Since tractor trailers are frequently used to haul building materials to constructions sites, they’re regularly driven through the Bronx and New York City’s other boroughs. Unfortunately, these routine trips are once again leading to far more serious and fatal collisions that tend to slow down or even halt highway and road traffic for hours. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. [table-of-content] Understanding Dangerous Events To provide a better understanding of these dangerous events, this article reviews some of the most recent tractor trailer truck accidents, the types of injuries people often sustain, and the factors that most often cause...

15 August

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Ride at Your Own Risk: Scooters’ Dark Side Exposed

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Although many of us have pleasant memories of riding scooters as kids, the more modern, motorized versions of them can quickly turn dangerous. In fact, on Father’s Day 2023, a six-year-old boy in East Harlem suffered multiple skull fractures and other injuries after a man riding a blue scooter hit him. The accident occurred near Jefferson Park on East 111th Street and First Avenue. Early reports indicate that the boy suffered a “bleed on his brain.” He was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment. This awful event caused many New Yorkers to recall the tragic scooter accident that killed...

07 August

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EP 05 S 09: How To Prove Pain And Suffering In Personal Injury Claims

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pain and suffering podcast trial stories

Join New York City personal injury trial attorney, Arkady Frekhtman, in an enlightening discussion on the implications and real-life experiences of pain in personal injury cases. Drawing from an intriguing book called "The Body in Pain" by Elaine Scarry, Arkady discusses how the book's philosophies can be applied to trials, highlighting the challenges in proving pain and the ways in which the impact of injury transcends the physical into the psychological and mental realms, altering the victim's relationship with the world and themselves. [buzzsprout episode='13356721' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS SUMMARY: In New...

06 August

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NYC’s Ultimate Guide to TBI: Treatment Centers & Legal Rights

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in Brain Injuries

Each year, far too many New Yorkers must cope with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) caused by tragic falls at work, serious car and truck accidents, or other damaging events. Fortunately, our team of experienced New York brain injury accident attorneys are fully prepared to help you once we accept your case. And while we’re busy conducting a thorough investigation into the events leading up to your head trauma – you’ll need to immediately obtain the best medical treatment possible at a fully qualified hospital or specialized brain trauma center. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Hopefully, the...

30 July

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Hidden Risks of Construction Tools You Should Know

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As we move even further out of the pandemic slowdown, construction activity keeps increasing. Unfortunately, this is leading to an escalation of serious construction site accidents. In fact, the 2022 New York Construction Safety Report states that in 2022, there were 554 injuries and eleven (11) fatalities – compared to only 505 injuries and nine fatalities in 2021. The five most dangerous pieces of construction site equipment often play major roles in these new accidents. Construction site supervisors must share comprehensive safety guidelines with all their workers, especially when newer or refurbished pieces of equipment are being used. What follows is...

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NYC’s Ultimate Guide to TBI: Treatment Centers & Legal Rights

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