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Negotiating Strong Settlements After Brooklyn Car Crashes

Car crashes in Brooklyn create serious challenges for accident victims seeking fair compensation. Legal experts at Frektman & Associates help...
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Negotiating Strong Settlements After Brooklyn Car Crashes

When to Hire a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Timing Matters

Car accidents create serious legal challenges that require quick action. Legal experts at Frektman & Associates stress the vital role...
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When to Hire a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Timing Matters

Steps to Document Evidence in a Brooklyn Car Crash

Proper documentation after a car crash in Brooklyn serves as a vital step toward protecting your legal rights. A thorough...
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Steps to Document Evidence in a Brooklyn Car Crash

When to Hire a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Timing Matters

Car accidents in Brooklyn demand fast legal action to protect your rights and secure fair compensation. Legal experts at Frektman...
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When to Hire a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Timing Matters

Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Car accidents in Brooklyn require swift action and smart insurance tactics to protect your rights. A serious crash can lead...
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Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Negotiating Strong Settlements After Brooklyn Car Crashes

Car crashes in Brooklyn require swift action to secure fair compensation. Frektman & Associates, a leading New York City personal...
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Negotiating Strong Settlements After Brooklyn Car Crashes

Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Car accident claims require careful steps and proper timing to secure fair compensation. Filing a claim after a Brooklyn car...
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Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Car accidents in Brooklyn create stress and confusion for many drivers. A clear plan helps protect your rights and secure...
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Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Car accident claims require careful steps and proper timing to receive fair compensation. Brooklyn residents face unique challenges after vehicle...
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Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Steps to Document Evidence in a Brooklyn Car Crash

Proper documentation after a car crash in Brooklyn makes a huge difference in personal injury cases. A car accident creates...
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Steps to Document Evidence in a Brooklyn Car Crash

Bronx Commercial Truck Accident Claims: What Victims Need to Know

Two serious Bronx commercial truck accidents occurred in early 2025, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old woman. The other...
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Bronx Commercial Truck Accident Claims: What Victims Need to Know

Weight Restrictions and Brooklyn Bridge Truck Accidents: Legal Implications for Injury Victims

Truck accidents on the Brooklyn Bridge create serious legal issues for injury victims, especially when weight restrictions play a role....
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Weight Restrictions and Brooklyn Bridge Truck Accidents: Legal Implications for Injury Victims

Brooklyn Port Area Truck Collisions: Understanding Maritime Connections in Your Injury Claim

Truck accidents near the Brooklyn port area create unique legal challenges that blend road traffic laws with maritime regulations. These...
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Brooklyn Port Area Truck Collisions: Understanding Maritime Connections in Your Injury Claim

Top 5 Delivery Truck Hazards in Brooklyn Neighborhoods and How They Impact Injury Claims

Delivery truck accidents in Brooklyn neighborhoods create serious risks for residents, drivers, and pedestrians daily. These accidents happen more often...
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Top 5 Delivery Truck Hazards in Brooklyn Neighborhoods and How They Impact Injury Claims

Brooklyn Industrial Zone Truck Accidents: How Location Affects Your Injury Compensation

Truck accidents in Brooklyn industrial zones create serious risks for drivers and pedestrians alike. These crashes happen often - with...
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Brooklyn Industrial Zone Truck Accidents: How Location Affects Your Injury Compensation

Brooklyn BQE Truck Accidents: What Makes These Cases Different From Standard Vehicle Claims

Truck accidents on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) create unique legal challenges compared to regular car crashes. These accidents often cause...
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Brooklyn BQE Truck Accidents: What Makes These Cases Different From Standard Vehicle Claims

Colossus and Xactimate: How Computer Algorithms Determine Your Injury Settlement Offer

Insurance companies use computer programs to decide how much money to offer you after an injury. Two main systems, Colossus...
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Colossus and Xactimate: How Computer Algorithms Determine Your Injury Settlement Offer

Case Study: How a $43 Million Verdict Was Won in a Catastrophic Foot Drop and Paralysis Case

Medical malpractice cases that result in life-changing injuries require expert legal representation to secure fair compensation. Attorney Paul G. Lyons,...
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Case Study: How a $43 Million Verdict Was Won in a Catastrophic Foot Drop and Paralysis Case

Independent Medical Examiners: The Truth Behind Insurance Company Doctors Findings in Foot Drop Cases

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) play a major role in foot drop cases, often deciding if patients receive needed care. These...
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Independent Medical Examiners: The Truth Behind Insurance Company Doctors Findings in Foot Drop Cases

Brooklyn Truck Accidents: Navigating Multiple Insurance Policies When Delivery Vehicles Are Involved

Delivery truck accidents in Brooklyn create complex insurance situations that often involve multiple policies and parties. These crashes happen daily...
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Brooklyn Truck Accidents: Navigating Multiple Insurance Policies When Delivery Vehicles Are Involved

LIRR Boss Stepping Down

  LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski spoke to the press after a train accident that happened in Jamaica, Queens. He was the chief who oversaw the LIRR during its worst performance, and, as such, he has decided to stop down. The LIRR had its worst performance in 18 years in 2017. There were over 21,000 late trains. Nowakowski is resigning on Friday after overseeing the job for four years. “LIRR riders deserve a new leader who will demand immediate reform and who will level with and speak directly to them,” State Senator Todd Kaminsky said in a statement. After the accident in Queens, Nowakowski decided to...

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Fire Causes Bank in Port Byron to Close

In Port Byron, a bank will be closed for several days after a fire broke out in the building. The bank in questions was Savannah Bank, and the fire happened on Thursday evening. Someone walking past the building noticed there was a fire and called 911 just before 7 at night. This information came from a Cayuga County 911 dispatcher. The bank is located at 126 Main Street. Initial reports indicate that a chair was on fire inside of the bank and that the fire might have been caused by an electrical spark from a fixture above the chair. Firefighters extinguished the fire...

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Update: Building Where Firefighter Died in Harlem to Be Torn Down

Update: Building Where Firefighter Died in Harlem to Be Torn Down

This update is from a story we reported on earlier this week. The Harlem building that was severely damaged in a five-alarm fire will be torn down. This fire led to the death of one firefighter. This information comes from the Department of Buildings. Demolition on the building located on 773 Nicholas Ave has started. The building was a five-story building that was being used as a movie set for a film called “Motherless Brooklyn.” The film is being directed by Edward Norton. The damage that occurred to the building from the fire comprised structural integrity which is why it is being torn...

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Deadly Crash Ruled Pedestrian Error

Deadly Crash Ruled Pedestrian Error

A deadly accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that happened in late March was ruled a pedestrian accident. This accident happened in Jonesville, New York. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s police officers were investigating the car accident that led to the death of a pedestrian. The pedestrian who died in the accident was Nancy H. Berlin. She was a 77-year-old woman who lived at Clifton Park. She was hit on Main Street in Jonesville at around 7:30 p.m. She was hit by a 2008 Toyota Prius sedan being driven by Victor A. Temple, also of Clifton Park. This information comes from a...

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Pedestrian Safety Statistics

Pedestrian accidents do happen in New York. They are especially common in urban areas such as in NYC. There are always people walking in the city getting from place to place. There are also often pedestrians in suburban areas. An accident involving a pedestrian and any type of vehicle can happen. These statistics illustrate how often they happen. According to statistics, in 2015, there were over 5,375 pedestrians who were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. This is an average of about 1 pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. Also, there were nearly 130,000 pedestrians who were treated for injuries related to...

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How Can a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Help You?

  If you’ve been injured in an accident while you were a pedestrian, you might be wondering if it is worth it to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. When a pedestrian is injured in an accident involving a vehicle, it can cause serious damage. The human body is frail and can be easily injured by a vehicle. Because of this, injuries to pedestrians are more likely to be severe. Victims and families can benefit from seeking legal help. If the accident was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, the victim could receive financial compensation for their...

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York

Are you looking for a pedestrian accident lawyer in New York? In a place like New York, especially in the city, people are often walking from place to place. Pedestrians are aplenty in NYC and the surrounding areas. This is because walking is often one of the best ways to get around and many people do not have cars. Of course, this can increase the likelihood of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. Also, accidents can happen that involve pedestrians and trains or other modes of public transportation. If you are seriously injured while you are a pedestrian, you could receive compensation for...

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Fire in Schenectady Displaces Residents

A fire that happened on April 10, 2018, in Schenectady, New York, displaced residents of an apartment building. Residents of the building that was located on Albany Street had to flee from the fire. It appears that no injuries have been reported. The fire happened at around 7:30 at night at 864 Albany Street. Smoke was in the building and firefighters were called, and they had to help some residents out of the building. This information comes from Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gillespie. The Red Cross arrived and helped residents by offering them accommodations for the night. Firefighters said the fire started in...

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Colonie Industrial Accident Claims Life of Mark S. Vaillancourt

  There has been an update on the industrial accident that we reported on earlier this week. Mark S. Vaillancourt, a 61-year-old from Hadley, was the victim in the industrial accident that happened in Colonie, New York. The man was found dead on Saturday morning at TNT Landscaping and Excavating. The business was located on 117 Morris Road. He was alone at the business when he was pinned between two pieces of equipment. He died instantly from the trauma. It is unclear why the accident happened exactly or what exactly was happening that led to his death. If any more information becomes available, we...

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Car Crash in Schenectady

On April 9, there was a car crash reported on I-890 in Schenectady. The accident occurred at Exit 6 of Interstate 890, and it caused traffic going westbound to be stopped. The incident occurred at about 11:40 in the morning. This information came from a post on the state Department of Transportation’s website. The post also said that I-890 would be closed for a time in that area, but it did reopen a couple of hours later. If any more details on this story became known, we will let you know. So far, the identities of people involved are not known. It is...

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