18 February

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Construction Accident Lawyer Discusses Labor Law 240

New York is known for being the only state with Labor Law 240, also known as the Scaffold Law. Construction accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, wants construction workers to be aware of Labor Law 240 in case they are ever hurt on the job due to a scaffold related accident. Labor Law 240 makes the contractor and property owner liable for elevation related accidents. In New York, the contractor and the property owner can be held liable even if the construction worker failed to follow the safety practices. The interpretation of the law by the courts has been to the benefit of...

12 February

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How A Trip And Fall Accident Lawyer Could Work For You

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in Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

Trip and fall accidents are indeed an unfortunate event. If you endured a serious personal injury due to a trip and fall, you now have the additional stress of accruing medical bills. You may be considering hiring a trip and fall accident lawyer and this may prove to be an excellent decision. Here we explain how it can be detrimental not to hire an attorney to represent you on your behalf. Benefits of a Trip and Fall Attorney Proving a trip and fall can often be difficult and a lawyer can help you by: Collecting evidence of the slip and fall Communicating with...

12 February

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney: Important Things to Know about your Claim

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in Truck Accidents

Trucking accidents by their very nature are much different than any other type of accident. As such, there are certain things you can expect after contacting a semi truck accident attorney about your case. #1. Knowledge Matters A trucking accident attorney will ideally be experienced in handling these matters and familiar with the federal laws governing tractor-trailers. There are more than 1,000 different regulations that trucking companies must follow, which is why consulting with an attorney who knows these laws is especially important. #2. Trucking Companies will Fight Back Since a great deal of money is at stake, you can expect trucking companies to...

11 February

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NY Car Accident Lawyer Points Out the Results of Manhattan Texting-While-Driving Simulation

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in Car Accidents

Recently, outside Manhattan's Flatiron Building on 23rd and Broadway, people had the chance to hop into a texting-while-driving simulator. The simulator was a machine equipped with a car seat and a steering wheel and a screen in front portraying a virtual road participants were traveling on. Participants were also given a mobile device hooked up to the machine so that they could see what happened when they tried to text and drive at the same time. What participants found was that while texting they really couldn't react quickly enough to unexpected events on the road; they wound up crashing repeated times. Participants...

11 February

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What Happens When a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Handles Your Case?

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in Medical Malpractice

You trust your doctor. It's difficult to imagine that he might cause you harm. But just like everyone else, doctors are human; and humans make mistakes. Unfortunately when a doctor makes a mistake, his act of malpractice can cause pain, suffering, and worse problems than your original medical condition might have caused. If you have been injured due to medical malpractice, you shouldn't necessarily seek punishment against your doctor. You shouldn't simply hang your head and walk away either. But you might be legally entitled to money for medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages. A medical malpractice lawyer...

11 February

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How bike crash lawyers can help: A look at a recent Brooklyn hit-and-run collision

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in Bicycle Accidents

Hit-and-run drivers are in violation of criminal law, in addition to failing to behave decently after a crash. On top of possibly facing prison time or other criminal penalties for their actions, drivers may also be subject to litigation in which their victims attempt to seek compensation from them for damages. On the criminal side of the equation, there's no guarantee that hit-and-run drivers will face consequences, even if they're caught; there's also no guarantee that the police will be of assistance, even though their evidence collection could yield important information for insurance claims and other civil matters. For example, a story...

11 February

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Coping With A Traumatic Brain Injury: Tips From A Brain Injury Lawyer

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in Brain Injuries

When you or a family member suffers from a traumatic brain injury or TBI, it can cause much concern and anxiety. With an uncertain future, it can be challenging to navigate the road ahead. However, there are practical ways to cope with the TBI as shared by a brain injury lawyer. Knowledge Is Power The more you know about how TBI affects your loved one, the better you will be able to cope with the changes in your life. A traumatic brain injury affects emotions, memory, a person’s behavior, and even their personality. Practice Patience Everyone who find themselves coping with a traumatic...

10 February

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NY State tractor-trailer accident lawyer discussed common causes of truck accidents

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in Truck Accidents

Whether you're a driver or a pedestrian using the road, one of the dangers you face is an accident involving a tractor-trailer. 2012 data from the New York State DMV shows that there were over 10,000 accidents involving large trucks in that year alone. They resulted in dozens of fatalities and at least a few thousand nonfatal injuries. Just recently, two tractor-trailer accidents in New York State led to fatalities. In one case, a tractor-trailer struck an SUV carrying two people; in the other case, a tractor-trailer hit a passenger vehicle with no passengers. Both accidents led to the deaths of...

10 February

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Construction Accident Lawyer Notes Serious Event At Major Bridge

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in Construction Accidents

An early morning construction accident at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has seriously injured a worker. At approximately 2:34 a.m. on October 29, a 61-year-old project inspector from Queens was reportedly working in a closed construction area near the toll plaza. He is employed by STV, a firm providing inspection and consultant services during an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. Asphalt Truck Involved According to the New York Police Department, a truck delivering asphalt was backing up. The inspector apparently saw the truck moving and attempted to get out of its way. However, at that moment, the truck driver reportedly turned into the path of...

09 February

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Overturned Tour Bus on I-95

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in Bus Accidents

A tour bus scheduled to transport 55 passengers from Flushing Meadows to the Mohegan Sun Casino overturned on the Connecticut Turnpike during a snowstorm on Monday, February 8, at approximately 12:30 p.m. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation says that accident happened in the northbound lanes, just past Exit 61. Numerous Injuries Emergency personnel took at least 30 injured victims to the Hospital of St. Raphael at Yale-New Haven and Yale-New Haven Hospital, according to CBS 2 News. Medical personnel reported that six people were in critical, but stable, condition. Some passengers reportedly suffered broken bones in the crash. Uninjured passengers were...

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