05 December

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New York Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers Explain How Bars Can be Liable for Drunk Patrons

in Accident Injuries, Dram Shop Act, DWI

Every year, far too many drunk drivers cause deadly accidents on New York roads. While they often only harm themselves and their passengers – they still frequently hurt and kill others. Back in December of 2015, CBS News published an online story about a drunk young man who killed his passenger. Just before he hit a parked school bus, Kyung Song, was speeding down a street in Queens after leaving a bar, While Song survived the deadly accident, his passenger in her 20s died. Residents in the area who went outside to view the collision said it was very traumatic to...

02 December

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New York Truck Accident Attorney Discusses The Dangers Posed by Tractor Trailers in the NY area

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

After a large truck traveling on the New Jersey Turkpike in 2015 hit the limo carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and nine others, nearly everyone began talking about truck safety issues again. Sadly, comedian “Jimmy Mack” (James McNair) died in that accident that wound up sending Morgan and eight other seriously injured passengers to local hospitals explains a New York truck accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. What many people don’t know is that Morgan’s limo was traveling at less than 10 miles per hour when it was hit. Furthermore, the Walmart truck driver was much too tired to be...

30 November

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Catastrophic Degloving Injury: Causes and Effects

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A degloving injury is one of the most devastating and traumatic injuries that commonly occurs on work sites and within the trucking industry. This is a type of injury classified whenever the skin is completely pulled off of a person's hand and arm. This leaves only the bones, muscles and, tissue, but often those body parts are also left with serious trauma. It's a condition that can put a person at risk for significant illness and sometimes even death. The Primary Causes of a Degloving Injury: Vehicular & Workplace Accidents If you work as a truck driver or at a commercial or...

29 November

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New York Ceiling Collapse Injury Lawyer Explains this Premises Liability Lawsuit

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Almost every adult who has ever lived in an apartment complex can readily share a few horror stories with you about trying to get a landlord to timely fix a damaged ceiling, a broken water pipe or a faulty air conditioner explains a New York ceiling collapse injury lawyer. In some cases, property owners (or their managers) are so eager to save money on repairs that they’ll even threaten tenants with higher rents or eviction if they keep asking to have major repairs completed. These problems have become so common that it’s now easy to find shocking New York slumlord and...

28 November

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Queens Crane Accident Claims Two Lives

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According to the FDNY, at about 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, a crane accident resulted in fatalities. The deadly event happened at a Briarwood construction site at 81-10 134th Street, near the Grand Central Parkway. According to a story published by NY1 News, a beam that was being lifted suddenly fell on the cab of the crane. The 50-year-old crane operator and a 43-year-old worker were crushed and killed. Gusty Winds in Forecast The cause of the accident was not immediately known, although CBSNewYork reported that forecast winds in the area were 20-25 mph with 40 mph gusts. Following a fatal Tribeca...

23 November

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New York City Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses Worker Fall Down Injuries

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Construction Accidents

In September of 2016, yet another construction worker fell to his death while working on a high-rise project explains a New York City construction site accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Initial reports indicated that the 52-year-old man, whose name was initially withheld, passed away after falling 42 stories from a midtown skyscraper located at 1301 Sixth Avenue. A New Lines Structure spokesman told NBC News that the victim was actually the owner of Crowne Architectural Systems. He was declared dead at the scene. Unfortunately, falls like these happen far too often in the construction industry. The Department of...

21 November

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Workers Compensation Lawyers Discuss the Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries

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in Workers Compensation

Of all the parts of the human body, the eyes are the most vulnerable. A few sparks or flying debris impacting the eye can have life changing consequences. At the same time, eye injuries are among the most preventable. Prevention amounts to taking a few seconds to put on the appropriate eye protection. While eye injuries may occur because an employer fails to provide adequate protection, many injuries happen because of a failure on the part of employees to simply wear their eye protection. Eye injuries have a variety of causes. These include the following: Mechanical Trauma High-speed fragments of metal, rock, concrete,...

16 November

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Offers Tips on Avoiding Injury from Road Hazards

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in Motorcycle Accidents

In addition to coping with traffic, motorcyclists must pay close attention to the road surface conditions. Things that barely register to car drivers such as gravel or potholes, can cause a motorcycle fall explains a NY motorcycle accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Riding safely requires that you quickly recognize common road hazards and adopt specific riding strategies. Here are three suggestions: Recognize Road Hazards Take evasive action or slow down when you see these common road dangers: Leaves. Leaves reduce your traction when dry and are slippery as grease when wet. Watch for them while cornering. Puddles. Puddles can...

15 November

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3 Things to Consider When Filing a Car Accident Claim

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in Vehicle Accidents

Below are 3 things to take into consideration when you are attempting to determine to settle your vehicle accident claim yourself or employ an Accident Lawyer in New York City. You do not require an attorney to assist with routine vehicle accident claims, if you take some time to familiarize yourself with the claims system. The important thing to remember is to discover what cases you’re able to settle on your own, and which ones require an attorney. Before deciding whether to settle your very own claim, consider the following three things. 1. Is fault contested within your case, or do the...

14 November

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New York Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Avoiding Flammable Phone Batteries, E-Cigarettes, and Hoverboards

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in Burn Injuries

During the past year, far too many high-profile and popular products have been in the news because they can suddenly catch fire and seriously injure or even threaten people’s lives explains a New York burn injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm. They include the Samsung Note 7 Phone, hoverboards, and e-cigarettes. If you still own or use any of these products, stop using them immediately and visit each manufacturer’s website to find out if any replacement products or batteries are now available. While some of these items may still be safe, others can seriously harm you – or...

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