22 May

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Charter and City Bus Accidents Remain a Dangerous Threat

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Bus Accidents

Three people died and 16 others were injured in one of the most serious bus accidents recently in New York City. A speeding chartered bus (traveling at about 58 miles per hour) ran a red light in Queens and hit an MTA bus on September 18, 2017. The entire event was caught on a nearby video surveillance camera showing the danger to NYC from bus accidents. The improper speed of the chartered bus sealed the fate of many. Those who perished included the chartered bus driver, a pedestrian, and a passenger on the MTA bus. Within twenty-four hours, National Transportation...

20 May

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Brooklyn Engineer Faces Charges for Fatal Work Site Collapse in NY

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in Construction Accidents

Brooklyn engineer Abraham Hertzberg has been charged due to negligence which led to a construction worker’s (Lauro Ortega ) death. The worker died on the construction site which led to the arrest of the site owner. The engineer of a Construction site located in Brooklyn faced charges. A construction worker of this Brooklyn construction site died, after which site owner was arrested for manslaughter, a week later. Hertzberg who is a licensed engineer faked an authority personal signature to mislead the Buildings Department regarding details of the certifying personnel. Site owner William Lattarulo was charged with failing to brace the building which he...

18 May

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Are NYC Construction Sites Adapting to COVID-19 Safety Threats?

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in Construction Accidents, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

Construction Sites Adapting to COVID-19 Safety

Now that most New York City construction sites are active again, they are having to figure out how to safeguard their workers against all COVID-19 health concerns. Back in March, when some workers voiced their fears about inadequate safety precautions, a few major changes were made on some sites. For example, social distancing concerns caused some employers to begin having their workers arrive at staggered start times -- so that large groups of employees would stop showing up and trying to enter the grounds at the same time. Other employers began requiring all employees to stop upon arrival and undergo forehead...

17 May

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Can Surgical Staplers Cause Serious Injuries & Death?

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in Mass Torts, Medical Malpractice

Surgical Staplers Cause Serious Injuries

During the past two years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued news releases, recalls, guidelines and other materials regarding surgical and implantable staples. This has been in response to the very large number of medical device reports (MDRs) that were submitted to the FDA between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2018. In fact, at least 41,000 MDRs were received by the FDA during that time period (some experts claim that number is far higher). Numerous issues have been raised about the dangers posed to patients by both surgical and implantable staples. Unfortunately, too many patients are still suffering...

17 May

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The Dangerous Increase in NYC Speeding Drivers During the COVID-19 Crisis

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents

Speeding Drivers During the COVID-19 Crisis

Too many careless drivers are now either speeding or street racing on New York City roadways. This odd behavior poses a major threat to the safety of those on foot or riding bicycles. It also robs all New Yorkers of the chance to quietly stroll down city streets while going to pick up groceries – or simply get some much-needed exercise. Those breaking the law while speeding need to find more mature ways to cope with their frustrations. The New York Times states in one article that speeds have risen by 288% in one section of town. After reviewing several speeding accidents...

15 May

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Head-On Collisions Remain a Deadly Threat to Many

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Crash Injuries, Vehicle Accidents

Unfortunately, head-on collisions can be devastating to witness and hard for first responders to handle. And all too often, survivors must endure lengthy treatment regimens and complete long-term rehabilitation programs. However, our law firm’s experience in handling these types of major accident claims can help clients win sizeable settlement awards or fully comprehensive verdicts. Once you contact our office, we will carefully review the facts of your case to see if there’s clear proof that another party negligently caused your accident. In some cases, you may still be able to recover for your injuries, even if a small percentage of fault...

08 May

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Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Lawsuit Against Apple in an Alleged Distracted Driving Case

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

The parents of a child that died in an alleged distracted driving incident are suing Apple Inc explain New York car accident lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates. They allege that Apple’s FaceTime app contributed to the death by encouraging distracted driving. The lawsuit was filed in December 2016, in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County. The litigation also asserts that Apple was aware of the safety risks posed by the FaceTime app, and that it failed to use its own patented lock-out feature to prevent driver use at highway speeds. Details of the Accident At about 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 2014,...

07 May

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A Good Accident Lawyer is Prepared for Anything

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in Accident Injuries, Ceiling Collapses

A Good Accident Lawyer is Prepared for Anything: Years Later, University Accuses Ceiling Collapse Victim of Faking Injury Years Later. Say you were in a serious accident and lucky enough to come out of it without any lasting damage. That's something to be grateful for. ...

02 May

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1 Dead, I Injured After Being Hit by SUV in Brooklyn

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

In Brooklyn, one person was killed and another person was seriously injured after being hit by an SUV. This accident happened on Tuesday afternoon at Avenue U and Gerritsen Avenue. According to officials, a black SUV went out of control and hit pedestrians as well as other cars. An 85-year-old woman was killed in the accident. A 90-year-old man was taken to Lutheran Hospital and listed in critical condition. Police are still looking into this crash. If more information becomes available about this accident, we will keep you posted. If you’ve been seriously hurt in a pedestrian accident that was caused by the negligent actions of...

22 April

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Collision of Tractor-trailer and Mini-van

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in Truck Accidents

A semi tractor-trailer and a mini-van collided in an accident on New Jersey Route 78 near milepost 52.2, according to a report in MyCentralJersey.com. Dispatchers received word of the accident just after 7 a.m. on Friday, April 8. Vehicle Hit From Behind by Semi A spokesman with the New Jersey State Police said that an eastbound tractor-trailer rear-ended a Honda Odyssey driven by a 26-year-old Dover woman. The female motorist was ejected from her vehicle at impact. The tractor-trailer overturned after the crash, although there was no report of any injury to the driver, a 44-year-old man from Arizona. One Individual Hospitalized Emergency personnel...

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