24 October

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Electrocution Accidents

It's often said that amps kill, not volts. However, this is an oversimplification. Other factors play an important role. For example, high amperage current flowing through your foot into the ground can damage your foot without killing you explains a NYC electrocution accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. On the other hand, a relatively low amperage current that interferes with heart function can cause a cardiac arrest. Clearly, the pathway taken by electricity through the body matters. Voltage also plays an important role. Voltage is the driving force that pushes amperage through your body. While a thick piece of wood will...

21 October

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New York City Elevator Accident Lawyer Discusses Safety & Ways to Avoid These Serious Accidents

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Avoiding New York City Elevator Accidents With over 60,000 elevators currently operating in this city, it’s a wonder that major accidents don’t unfold every week or two. Fortunately, new technologies and ongoing safety inspections have greatly decreased these types of incidents explains a New York City elevator accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Nevertheless, far too many of these accidents are still reported each year. Here’s a look at some of the more recent ones – followed by a list of safety tips for keeping yourself safe while riding on one. NYC Elevator Accidents During the Past Seven Years July 2016. Shortly before...

20 October

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Help Your Kids Have a Safe and Fun Halloween from a NY Accident Attorney

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in Accidents, Personal Injuries

Help Your Kids Have a Safe and Fun Halloween Before heading out on Halloween night with kids dressed up as a superhero, princesses, dinosaurs or monsters, be sure to share some safety tips with them explaining a NY accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. They need to understand that while they’re entitled to have fun while yelling “trick or treat” and obtaining great candy, they must still watch out for dangerous people who may try to harm them. The following safety tips have been divided into two groups. The first section contains good ideas for properly preparing for the big...

19 October

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Commercial Van Driver In 10 Previous Accidents

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At approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, October 14, an 11-year-old boy was struck by a commuter van while trying to catch his school bus explains one of the pedestrian knockdown accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. The Hudson County accident occurred on Kennedy Boulevard. Although emergency personnel transported him to Jersey City Medical Center he did not survive. Multiple License Suspensions According to authorities, the 44-year-old van driver was allegedly operating the vehicle with a suspended license. He faces charges following the fatal accident. At his first court appearance, prosecutors told the judge that the accused had nine license suspensions...

13 October

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Burn Injury Accidents at Home and in the Workplace

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According to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 Americans suffer from burns which require them to seek medical attention. Nearly 75% of all burn accidents occur at home, with an addition 10% happening at the workplace. Though burn accidents occur frequently, many are preventable. Here’s what you should know about burn injuries and steps you can take to prevent accidents from happening. When we typically think of burns, the first thing that comes to mind is the sensation that we feel when we touch something hot, or our skin comes into contact with fire. While this is true, burns are more...

12 October

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What You Need To Know Before Hiring Brain Injury

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A brain injury is one of most devastating injuries that a New York resident or any other individual can suffer. There are a limited number of brain damages that are reversible and a brain injury can yield to a variety of problems ranging from trouble in performing the easiest and the simplest daily tasks to paralysis. Brain damages have devastating and catastrophic effects to not only the victims but also their families. When the brain injury is caused by negligence, then a brain injury lawyer in NYC will offer knowledgeable counsel and ensure that victims and their families get a...

06 October

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NYC Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses The Deadly Nature of Truck and Car Accidents

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

At their maximum allowed weight of 80,000 pounds, semi trucks are the behemoths of the road. Unfortunately, this fact isn't fully appreciated by many of the motorists who share the road with them. The enormous weight of semi trucks increases their stopping distance, and their high center of gravity makes them vulnerable to tipping over. A fully loaded trailer is top-heavy, and the truck driver that doesn't drive extra slow on curves can tip over explains a New York City truck accident lawyer. When the trailer is empty, it risks tipping over from strong wind gusts. Without cargo weight to hold it down,...

05 October

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NYC train accident lawyers discuss recent Hoboken crash

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During the early morning rush hour on Thursday, September 29th, New Jersey commuters heading to their train platforms were suddenly forced to respond to a runaway train. Filled with passengers and allegedly moving at a heightened speed, the New Jersey commuter train crashed into the Hoboken Terminal. One young woman in her thirties was killed and more than 100 others suffered a wide range of serious injuries. Normally, each arriving train slides into a designated stopping point in the terminal. However, on this day, CNN reports that “the train overran its stopping point, slammed into a bumper block . . ....

28 September

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Ceiling Collapse Accident Attorneys Cite Water as One of the Most Common Causes of these Accidents

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There are a number of reasons why ceilings collapse. A structural weakness brought about by a building code violation, excess snow buildup on a flat roof, or hurricane force winds collapsing a roof with weak gables are just a few causes. However, if you ever experience this misfortune, the most likely culprit will be water explain New York ceiling collapse accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. Wood, drywall, and plaster are common building materials used in ceilings. All of these materials are installed dry and will absorb water like a sponge. When this happens, the water both weakens and...

26 September

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Preventing New York Bus Accidents

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Preventing New York Bus Accidents Now that New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio, and other state officials are keenly focused on decreasing all transportation-related deaths in the state, fatalities are starting to slowly decline. Mayor de Blasio’s street safety plan, Vision Zero (based on a similar one created in Sweden) is being used to prevent various types of New York City accidents. Governor Cuomo has been directly involved with providing new buses to New York, a number of which will soon be testing new safety technologies. These may eventually lead to an effective pedestrian turn warning...

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Electrocution Accidents

New York City Elevator Accident Lawyer Discusses Safety & Ways to Avoid These Serious Accidents

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