01 April

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Five Causes of Trench Accidents

Trenches are a common sight in the construction industry and present several dangers. These include falls, cave-ins, dangerous fumes and gases, and worker vulnerability to falling loads from above. The greatest danger however, is a cave-in on the workers inside the trench. Here are five factors that cause cave-in trench accidents: Inadequate Protection Systems in Place A vertical wall of soil is generally unstable. Although it may initially hold up when the soil conditions are right, disturbances such as vibration or changes in the soil's moisture can cause the wall to collapse. To ensure worker safety, appropriate protection systems are required. Depending on...

24 March

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New York City Garbage Truck Accidents Remain Deadly

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in Commercial Vehicule Accident, Garbage Truck Accident, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Too many accidents involving New York City garbage trucks end badly, even when no one dies. This remains true since many of these large sanitation trucks weigh about 72,000 pounds. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists -- and even passenger vehicle occupants -- rarely escape major injuries after being hit by one of these massive vehicles. Even smaller garbage trucks weighing between 50,000 and 60,000 pounds often wield deadly force when they hit the average American passenger car that weighs between about 2,600 and 4,400 pounds. One of the most tragic New York City garbage truck accidents to occur during recent years happened in...

21 March

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EP01 S04: Your Injury Lawyer is NEVER Allowed To Talk About THIS

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in Accidents, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Podcast, Slip & Fall Accidents, Truck Accidents

Do You Know The Number One Thing Your Personal njury Lawyer is Not Allowed to Talk About at Trial [buzzsprout episode='8180430' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I'm a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. I wanted to talk about something that I'm not allowed to talk about when I'm on the trial. And that is insurance, right? Because all of these personal injury cases, whether they're car accidents, trip and fall, even medical malpractice, the defendants are covered...

18 March

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Many Medical Malpractice Cases Involve Medical Equipment Failures

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in Medical Device Malfunction, Medical Malpractice

While most medical malpractice cases involve the negligent acts of doctors and medical support staff, many others are filed due to medical equipment failures. Mistakes made while using different types of medical equipment and devices can also prove catastrophic, especially when patients are already suffering from serious conditions. Furthermore, when medical equipment is improperly used, the chances of a patient developing a serious HAI (hospital-acquired infection) greatly increase. Becoming familiar with medical equipment risks can help all of us better protect ourselves when trying to determine how past medical malpractice may have occurred -- or might occur in the future. What...

14 March

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It May Be the Only Option: Spinal Fusion Surgery After A Truck Or Car Accident

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

The Mayo Clinic likens the rubbery cushions or discs found between back vertebrae to jelly donuts, in that they encase a soft center in a tougher exterior. When the tougher exterior tears, some of the softer material may push out of the disc. These herniated discs are also sometimes called ruptured discs or slipped discs and may require spinal fusion surgery after a truck or car accident. Severe Pain Possible This protruding material may impinge on nerves. This may cause pain which often radiates down an arm or leg. In some instances, the pain is excruciating and debilitating. Nerve impingement may also...

12 March

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EP10 S03: Important Advices For New Lawyers

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in Podcast, Slip & Fall Accidents

Advice for New Lawyers / Law Students Opening a NY Personal Injury Law Firm - Young Attorneys Looking to Open a New Law Firm [buzzsprout episode='8127479' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hello everyone and welcome to Trial Stories. I'm your host Arkady Frekhtman, a New York city personal injury trial attorney. One of the questions that a lot of people ask and topics that I really wanted to talk about was what I would tell my younger self. So for example, all those law students out there, all those people that recently...

12 March

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Most Recent Trial Court Verdicts for Spinal Discectomy

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in Accident Injuries, Damages Awards, Spinal Cord Injury

Most Recent Trial Court Discectomy Verdicts In New York City Recent verdicts involving the spinal discectomy surgical procedure confirm that many factors determine the ultimate outcome of a personal injury trial. The court venue, the type of case, liability, the attorneys, experts, the severity of the injury, and other elements all play a role. #1 RESULT: $875,000 Fall on Waxed Floor. Bronx INJURIES: Avila was taken by ambulance to the emergency room, from the scene of the accident. She claimed cervical disc herniations at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7, as well as a lumbar disc herniation at L5-S1. She underwent physical therapy to treat the injuries for...

05 March

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Why Personal Protective Equipment Often Fails to Fully Protect Workers

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in Accident News

Construction site supervisors have a legal duty to their workers to carefully choose the most effective personal protective equipment PPE for every project. Maintaining a safe working environment not only helps to complete projects on time – it prevents workers from suffering serious injuries or deaths. What is personal protective equipment? Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety...

03 March

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EP09 S03: How You Can Investigate Building Accidents For Free Online to Win Your Case

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Podcast, Slip & Fall Accidents

How You Can Investigate Building Accidents For Free Online to Win Your Case [buzzsprout episode='8070223' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hello everyone and welcome to Trial Stories. I'm your host Arkady Frekhtman, a New York city personal injury trial attorney. Today, I'm going to show you how our law firm handles premises liability cases on behalf of clients that we represent. So a premises liability case could be a slip and fall on ice, a trip, and fall due to a raised sidewalk, an accident that happens in an apartment building,...

25 February

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EP08 S03: What Every Car Accident Claimant Should Know About Full Coverage!

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Car Accidents, Podcast

Learn all about FULL COVERAGE: Does it even exist? Or is it just a MYTH? [buzzsprout episode='8027531' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I'm your host. Arkady Frekhtman a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. And today, I wanted to talk about full coverage. A lot of the time I deal with clients or prospective clients, and when we chat on the phone, people say, "Oh, don't worry,...

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It May Be the Only Option: Spinal Fusion Surgery After A Truck Or Car Accident

EP10 S03: Important Advices For New Lawyers

Most Recent Trial Court Verdicts for Spinal Discectomy

Why Personal Protective Equipment Often Fails to Fully Protect Workers

EP09 S03: How You Can Investigate Building Accidents For Free Online to Win Your Case

EP08 S03: What Every Car Accident Claimant Should Know About Full Coverage!

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