30 March

Sticky

New York Trench Accident Lawyers Discuss a Recent OSHA Fine for Unsafe Trenching

A January 9, 2017, news release from the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration provides details of $197,752 in proposed fines for one willful and eight serious violations explains one of the New York trench accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. The willful violation was for exposing workers to cave-in hazards. Incident Details A major New York-based contractor, Landtek, faces the fines following reports of unsafe trenching at Verona High School on June 22, 2016. Landtek is a general contractor specializing in sports facility construction. It was responsible for a project involving the installation of synthetic turf and new tennis courts....

29 March

0 Comments

Sticky

New York Brain Injury Lawyers Discuss TBI after Car Accidents

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

When you’re in a bad car accident, your brain can suffer serious damage -- especially if your head hits hard against a steering wheel, dashboard or windshield explains Arkady Frekhtman, one of the New York brain injury lawyers at the F&A Accident Law Firm. However, even badly shaking the human brain can cause permanent damage. It’s a delicate organ composed of soft tissues and only weighs about 3.4 pounds. It stays afloat inside your skull in cerebrospinal fluid. Although falls precipitate the largest percentage of America’s traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – car accidents are the second main cause of them. In...

28 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Brooklyn Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Alleged Distracted Driving And $120 Million Suit

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

A fatal semi truck accident has resulted in the filing of a $120 million wrongful death lawsuit explains a Brooklyn truck accident attorney at the Frekhtman & Associates injury law firm. The suit alleges that distracted driving is to blame. The crash happened about nine miles west of Odessa, Texas, at about 11 a.m. on December 22, 2016. Large Truck Veers Into Oncoming Traffic A Peterbilt crane, followed by a Peterbilt truck and flatbed trailer, was southbound on FM 866. When the driver of the crane slowed it down to make a turn, the second truck hit it from behind. This caused...

22 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Recovering After A Motorcycle Accident ? Watch for These Hidden Injuries

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Motorcycle Accidents

During a motorcycle accident, you may sustain injuries that are easily observed such as "road rash". However, many riders suffer injuries which are not easily identified without an extensive medical examination, such as spinal injuries or traumatic brain injuries. It could be that you are unknowingly suffering from either or both of these two "hidden" injuries. Spinal Injuries Automobile and motorcycle accidents account for 35 percent of new spinal cord injuries each year. These accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. It is important to identify spinal injuries as soon as possible so that more serious injuries do not occur. Care providers can...

21 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Fire Accident Attorney Discusses Smoke Inhalation as a Cause of Serious Injury or Death in Industrial and Home Fires

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Burn Injuries, Industrial Fires

Victims of a fire not only suffer unbearable pain but also severe emotional trauma. Many people who survive fires live through an excruciating burn injury recovery process and require around the clock care. If you or your loved one has been the victim of a fire or explosion, an experienced fire, explosion and burn injury lawyer can help you. Fires and explosions can result from a number of negligent behaviors of building managers, contractors, landlords, product manufactures or any other party. There can be various reasons that a fire occurs including- Faulty wiring Improperly installed electrical lines Lack of smoke detectors ...

18 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Snow and Ice Injuries After Last Week’s NYC Storm From Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Slip & Fall Accidents

Winters in New York can lead to serious accidents on roadways and sidewalks. Snow on the sidewalks and roads are a major cause of slip and fall accidents that can lead to people suffering from severe injuries. 1 million Americans are injured due to slip and fall injuries annually. The risk of slip and fall injuries increases drastically in winters. In 2014, there were around 42,480 workplace injuries from snow. These snow accidents lead to serious injuries, leaving the victim in pain that can result in medical costs, lost wages and permanent disabilities. If the fall is caused by the property...

17 March

0 Comments

Sticky

New York Brain Injury Lawyer Discusses the NFL Concussion Settlement

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Brain Injuries, NFL Concussion Lawsuit

The National Football League (NFL) has settled concussion and head injury lawsuits filed by players explains a New York brain injury lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan. Back in December of 2016, the U. S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal stemming from the 2015 class-action settlement agreement between the NFL (National Football League) and more than 20,000 retired players regarding past concussion injuries. This critical ruling has now made it possible for all seriously injured former players who meet the criteria set forth in the settlement to begin filing their claims based on their qualifying...

14 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Types of Truck Accidents

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Truck Accidents

An accident involving a truck can be very scary. The car will end up with the most damage and an injury can be severe and even fatal. Often there is negligence from the truck company owner or driver. In a case like this you will need an experienced truck accident attorney in New York City. A car weighing 3,500 pounds has no chance against a truck weight 80,000 plus pounds. Many truck accidents will involve multiple vehicles, in turn casing multiple injured drivers. A truck does not have to be traveling at a fast speed to cause harm. Even a slow...

09 March

0 Comments

Sticky

Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Increase In Traffic Fatalities

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Car Accidents

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were more traffic deaths in 2016 than in any other year since 2007 explains a car accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in New York City. In a report released February 15, 2017, the NSC estimates that 2016 traffic fatalities will number approximately 40,200, marking the first time in nine years that there were that many deaths on the nation’s roads. More Than 4 Million Injured This figure represents a two-year increase of approximately 14 percent, the largest such rise since 1964. Another 4.6 million people were injured enough to require medical attention....

06 March

0 Comments

Sticky

NYC Accident Lawyer Discusses New Treatment for Serious Injury: Platelet Rich Plasma

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Accidents

Recovery time is critical for all who suffer serious physical injuries, especially when they’re professional sports figures like Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, baseball’s Garrett Richards, and others. Each of these individuals have either received platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments or considered undergoing them at some point during their lives explains an accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in New York City. When you obtain these treatments, a doctor or other healthcare professional injects a needle into your body to remove about 30 millileters of your blood before placing it in a centrifuge. During that process, your platelets will be...

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

Why Insurance Companies Pay for Vehicle Damage But Fight Your Injury Claim: The Strategy Behind the Scenes

McKinsey’s Impact on Insurance Claims: How Consulting Changed the Way Your Accident Case is Handled

The Hidden Costs of Foot Drop: Why Medical Experts Are Critical to Your Personal Injury Case

Bronx Commercial Truck Accidents: How Local Factors Affect Insurance Claims and Settlements

Foot Drop Injury Verdicts: What Determines Multi-Million Dollar Outcomes

Can You Sue for a Hit-and-Run Accident?

Insurance Company Tactics: How the Delay, Deny, Defend Strategy Impacts Truck Accident Claims

Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases: How Is It Calculated?

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in The Bronx

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in Brooklyn?

What to Do After a Car Accident in The Bronx: A Step-by-Step Guide

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case?

What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Injury Settlements

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

What to Do After a Car Accident in The Queens: A Step-by-Step Guide

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

The Most Common Mistakes That Hurt Your Injury Claim

Rear-End Collision Laws In New York: Key Facts

New York Trench Accident Lawyers Discuss a Recent OSHA Fine for Unsafe Trenching

New York Brain Injury Lawyers Discuss TBI after Car Accidents

Brooklyn Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Alleged Distracted Driving And $120 Million Suit

Recovering After A Motorcycle Accident ? Watch for These Hidden Injuries

Fire Accident Attorney Discusses Smoke Inhalation as a Cause of Serious Injury or Death in Industrial and Home Fires

Snow and Ice Injuries After Last Week’s NYC Storm From Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

New York Brain Injury Lawyer Discusses the NFL Concussion Settlement

Types of Truck Accidents

Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Increase In Traffic Fatalities

NYC Accident Lawyer Discusses New Treatment for Serious Injury: Platelet Rich Plasma

Fill out the form below & we will contact you as soon as possible.

We can tell you if you have a case or not within five minutes, Call (866) 288-9529