24 March

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Seeking a Scaffolding Accident Lawyer: How to Scope Out How Your Accident Occurred

in Construction Accidents, Scaffold Accidents

A scaffolding accident may sound rare, even though they aren't and may be more dangerous than a car accident. That's because scaffolding is frequently set up on tall buildings where a collapse or other mishap can lead to a construction worker falling and dealing with life-altering injury. Fortunately, the worker who falls off the scaffolding won't have to take personal responsibility. The blame may have to go on the construction company itself. That's because they didn't follow a particular New York law protecting workers who have to work on scaffolding. Labor Law Section 240 New York has long had a law that says...

24 March

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Tractor trailer accident lawyer discusses Florida truck accident that offers free beer and chips to motorists

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents

The Accident At approximately 3:19 a.m. last night on Interstate 95 south of the Pineda exit in Melbourne, Florida, two tractor trailers collided. A truck carrying Frito Lay chips and popcorn pulled over in the right lane. Another tractor trailer carrying Busch beer attempted to change lanes to the left but swerved back the right because of a passenger car in the left lane. This caused the beer truck to crash into the Frito Lay's chip truck. The truck drivers were not injured. The accident however spilled beer and chips onto the roadway closing I-95 for up to 4 hours. Crews...

23 March

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Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision with a Motorcycle

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents

According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured and 4,668 people died in motorcycle crashes. Motorcycles do not provide the same protection as cars, so motorcyclists who are involved in an accident are much more likely to die or be injured than car occupants. With spring around the corner, accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, is providing tips for avoiding a collision with a motorcycle. Look Twice The slogan "Look Twice Save a Life" is helpful to remember. If you are about to make a turn or switch lanes, take the extra second to look twice. Motorcycles are not as...

22 March

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How Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help Injured Nurses

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in Workers Compensation

Every day, hospital nursing staff are required to help lift and move heavy patients, and unfortunately they are in danger of eventually being included in some very disturbing statistics. The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has determined that every year hospital nursing employees sustain approximately 35,000 back and other injuries. A disabling injury can result in long periods of missed work and even the end of a nursing career. Hospitals often deny benefits for various reasons, and this is why there is a need for workers' compensation lawyers. National Public Radio (NPR) did an excellent job of bringing the...

21 March

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Riders

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in Motorcycle Accidents

With spring soon to arrive, you may be getting ready to ride your motorcycle again. While you are getting your bike back out and dusting it off, you should also take a few minutes to review safe riding practices. Motorcycle accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, provides the following safety tips for riders to help prevent dangerous motorcycle accidents. Assume You Aren't Seen A common cause of motorcycle and car collisions is that the driver of the car never saw the motorcycle. Often a car turns left just in front of the motorcycle because the driver didn't know the motorcycle was there. Therefore, motorcyclists...

18 March

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NYC Accident Lawyers discuss what to do after you suffer a slip and fall

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in Slip & Fall Accidents

Slips, trips, and falls can happen due to a variety of conditions. These accidents can range from a minor contusion to catastrophic injuries. All individuals involved in a fall accident should take certain steps to protect their rights. Report the Incident One of the main arguments lodged by defendants and insurance companies in response to a legitimate claim is that their client received no report of the incident. The reasoning they try to tell the jury is simple. If a store owner was not even notified that a customer had a slip & fall but now this individual is coming to court...

17 March

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Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Crash at New Jersey Turnpike Toll Plaza

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A 36-year-old Hamilton, NJ, man faces charges after an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Jersey City on Monday, February 22. Accident Details At approximately 3:15 p.m., his 1998 Mercedes allegedly rear-ended a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu as the vehicles approached a toll plaza. Investigators say the impact sent the Malibu into an eastbound lane where it collided with a 2013 Mercedes-Benz. According to ABC 7 News, eyewitnesses later reported that the 1998 Mercedes previously struck a guard rail at approximately 70 mph. Bail Set at $1 Million The 51-year-old motorist in the Malibu and his 5-year-old daughter did not survive the crash. On...

17 March

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NYC Construction Accident Lawyers discuss building boom in Brooklyn

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in Construction Accidents

Brooklyn has seen tremendous growth in commercial and residential construction in the last few years. This summer a building of 595 feet was constructed by AvaDoBro in downtown Brooklyn. And now there is a deal for a 600,000 square foot building over 1,000 feet in height. With an increase in construction, contractors must be mindful of safety. Construction workers are protected by the Labor Law. Frekhtman & Associates are Brooklyn construction accident attorneys specializing in all types of construction site accidents including falls from ladders or scaffolds, falling objects striking a worker, building collapses, construction site trips and falls, and others. Many...

16 March

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Your Paralysis Injury Lawyer: Finding Who’s Guilty and Dealing with Compartment Syndrome

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Paralysis from an injury on the job can be one of the worst life-altering injuries next to injuries of the head. The inability to walk, however, can be a very scary prospect for many and one that can involve multiple thousands of dollars in medical costs. This doesn't take into account the continued expense of having to use a wheelchair, physical therapy and possibly paying for in-home care to take care of basic household tasks. When you know someone else is to blame for that paralysis, you need to work with a good personal injury lawyer to show exactly what happened...

14 March

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Birth Trauma Or Birth Injury Lawyers Discuss Jury Award For Brain Injury At Birth

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in Birth Injuries

On February 5, 2016, the family of a girl who suffered permanent neurological injury at birth was awarded $29.89 million by a Massachusetts jury, according to MassLive.com. The jury concluded that a physician was negligent in his treatment and care of the girl. The civil suit was originally filed against six physicians involved in the girl's birth. One of the six doctors was later removed as a defendant, and four others were found not negligent. The suit alleged that from September 5 to September 6, 2004, the remaining defendant failed to do seven things, including a timely emergency caesarean section. This caused...

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