29 January

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Personal Injury Lawyers answer the question "How long will my case take ?"

One of the most common questions clients ask a personal injury lawyer is “How long will my case take?” Clients ask this before they sign a retainer, they ask this in status calls during the pendency of the litigation, and they ask variations of the same question once their case is already settled (how long will it be until I receive my check?). The answer to this question depends on a multitude of factors many of which are outside of anyone’s control. The amount of time a personal injury case will take depends on: 1) The severity of the injuries. Very serious...

29 January

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Note Serious Injuries to Pedestrians

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Police in Stamford, Connecticut, are investigating an accident that left two pedestrians seriously injured on Thursday, January 22. The accident happened at about 3:55 p.m. At the intersection of Square Acre Drive and High Ridge Road. Driver Attempting Left Turn A police press release states that a 35-year-old Stamford man was making a left turn to southbound High Ridge Road from the High Ridge Center when his 2015 Audi struck two people attempting to cross the street. Emergency personnel from Stamford EMS transported a 57-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man to Stamford Hospital, according to the Stamford Advocate. There was no immediate update...

29 January

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4 Common Construction Site Accidents Lawyers Handle

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Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Serious injuries and fatalities occur on a regular basis. This high-risk work results in 4% of all construction workers having non-fatal injuries while on the job, reports the Bureau of Labor. With such a high occurrence of injuries, it's understandable that one day you might need to hire a construction site accident lawyer. 4 Common Construction Site Accidents 1. Falls from Scaffolding and Ladders Many construction workers perform their jobs at high heights such as on scaffolding, ladders, or roofs. The Bureau of Labor reports that almost 34% of all job-related deaths occur at construction sites....

28 January

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This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries

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in Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

This past weekend the Northeast was hit by winter storm Jonas which brought intensely cold weather and record snowfall. Among the various dangers of winter weather worth noting is the risk of slipping on icy surfaces and loose snow. Slipping and falling can result in a number of serious injuries. For example, according to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US, particularly among young children and older adults. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports that falls are the leading contributor to injuries among older people in the city. Injuries...

28 January

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Quadriplegia Injury Lawyer Discusses the Cost of Lifetime Care

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Quadriplegia is the loss of sensation from the neck to the bottom of both feet. It is often the result of an accident and can be temporary or permanent. Other common causes of quadriplegia include falls, medical malpractice, and sustaining a severe injury while playing sports. Young men between 18 and 30 are the most likely group to be involved in an accident that causes quadriplegia. It can also have medical causes, such as a stroke. A quadriplegia injury lawyer at Frekhtman & Associates is available to file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf if another person or group caused your catastrophic...

28 January

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Car Accident Lawyer Notes NY Times Report On Alleged Special Treatment For College Athletes

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You never know when you need a car accident lawyer in New York City. An investigation by the New York Times into an October 5 traffic accident raises questions about how an alleged hit-and-run driver and star athlete was treated by law enforcement. The November 15 report details how the alleged incident resulted in no charges, only traffic citations, and it focuses attention on possible preferential treatment for college football players. The motorist involved in the accident was a starting defensive player for the Florida State University football team. Accident Details At about 2:37 a.m., the player allegedly drove a Buick Century...

27 January

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Are Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents Avoidable?

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in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Traffic fatalities in general have been slowly dropping over the years, but the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing. In 2012, 4,743 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars. It's unclear why the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing, but it is possible that campaigns encouraging people to get out and walk may be partly to blame. More people out walking means there are more pedestrians available to be hit. In the past, most efforts to reduce pedestrian-car collisions revolved around encouraging people to be careful when walking. Look both ways before crossing the road,...

27 January

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Collision Between Tour Bus and Tractor Trailer

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A tour bus enroute from Toronto to New York City was involved in a collision with an automobile and a tractor-trailer in upstate New York. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department, the crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 6. Tour Bus Strikes Both Car and Semi Deputies say that the Pine Hills Trailways bus was southbound on Interstate 81 south of Syracuse, just prior to the mishap. The series of events allegedly began when a motorist crashed his car along the freeway. A trucker then pulled his 18-wheeler over so that he could offer assistance. The tour bus subsequently collided...

27 January

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Accident at Harlem Laundromat

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A motorist allegedly lost control of his sport utility vehicle before it crashed into a Harlem laundromat. The 59-year-old man told authorities that he was attempting to park the vehicle on East 102nd Street near Lexington Avenue at about 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 21. Vehicle Rolls Down Sidewalk Instead, the SUV sped out of control for unknown reasons. It travelled down a sidewalk and past two houses along East 102nd Street. The New York Daily News reports that the wayward SUV struck a female pedestrian in front of the laundromat that she was exiting. A witness described to a reporter how...

26 January

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NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts

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Powered industrial trucks, or fork lifts, are necessary in many kinds of work settings. However, they also pose serious risks to workers and sometimes to bystanders such as pedestrians walking past a work site. Two recent examples of forklift fatalities from New York City involved a worker in Queens who passed away after a forklift fell on him in a warehouse, and a Brooklyn grocery worker who was crushed against a wall by a forklift and died from his chest injuries. Their deaths warrant serious investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incidents by an experienced accident lawyer. Many forklift accidents are...

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Personal Injury Lawyers answer the question "How long will my case take ?"

Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Note Serious Injuries to Pedestrians

4 Common Construction Site Accidents Lawyers Handle

This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries

Quadriplegia Injury Lawyer Discusses the Cost of Lifetime Care

Car Accident Lawyer Notes NY Times Report On Alleged Special Treatment For College Athletes

Are Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents Avoidable?

Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Collision Between Tour Bus and Tractor Trailer

Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Accident at Harlem Laundromat

NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts

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