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When to Hire a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Timing Matters

Car accidents in Brooklyn demand fast legal action to protect your rights and secure fair compensation. Legal experts at Frektman...
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When to Hire a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Timing Matters

Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Car accidents in Brooklyn require swift action and smart insurance tactics to protect your rights. A serious crash can lead...
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Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Negotiating Strong Settlements After Brooklyn Car Crashes

Car crashes in Brooklyn require swift action to secure fair compensation. Frektman & Associates, a leading New York City personal...
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Negotiating Strong Settlements After Brooklyn Car Crashes

Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Car accident claims require careful steps and proper timing to secure fair compensation. Filing a claim after a Brooklyn car...
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Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Car accidents in Brooklyn create stress and confusion for many drivers. A clear plan helps protect your rights and secure...
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Top Insurance Tactics After a Brooklyn Car Accident: How to Prepare

Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Car accident claims require careful steps and proper timing to receive fair compensation. Brooklyn residents face unique challenges after vehicle...
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Brooklyn Car Accident Claim Timeline: What to Expect

Steps to Document Evidence in a Brooklyn Car Crash

Proper documentation after a car crash in Brooklyn makes a huge difference in personal injury cases. A car accident creates...
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Steps to Document Evidence in a Brooklyn Car Crash

Bronx Commercial Truck Accident Claims: What Victims Need to Know

Two serious Bronx commercial truck accidents occurred in early 2025, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old woman. The other...
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Bronx Commercial Truck Accident Claims: What Victims Need to Know

Weight Restrictions and Brooklyn Bridge Truck Accidents: Legal Implications for Injury Victims

Truck accidents on the Brooklyn Bridge create serious legal issues for injury victims, especially when weight restrictions play a role....
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Weight Restrictions and Brooklyn Bridge Truck Accidents: Legal Implications for Injury Victims

Brooklyn Port Area Truck Collisions: Understanding Maritime Connections in Your Injury Claim

Truck accidents near the Brooklyn port area create unique legal challenges that blend road traffic laws with maritime regulations. These...
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Brooklyn Port Area Truck Collisions: Understanding Maritime Connections in Your Injury Claim

Top 5 Delivery Truck Hazards in Brooklyn Neighborhoods and How They Impact Injury Claims

Delivery truck accidents in Brooklyn neighborhoods create serious risks for residents, drivers, and pedestrians daily. These accidents happen more often...
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Top 5 Delivery Truck Hazards in Brooklyn Neighborhoods and How They Impact Injury Claims

Brooklyn Industrial Zone Truck Accidents: How Location Affects Your Injury Compensation

Truck accidents in Brooklyn industrial zones create serious risks for drivers and pedestrians alike. These crashes happen often - with...
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Brooklyn Industrial Zone Truck Accidents: How Location Affects Your Injury Compensation

Brooklyn BQE Truck Accidents: What Makes These Cases Different From Standard Vehicle Claims

Truck accidents on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) create unique legal challenges compared to regular car crashes. These accidents often cause...
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Brooklyn BQE Truck Accidents: What Makes These Cases Different From Standard Vehicle Claims

Colossus and Xactimate: How Computer Algorithms Determine Your Injury Settlement Offer

Insurance companies use computer programs to decide how much money to offer you after an injury. Two main systems, Colossus...
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Colossus and Xactimate: How Computer Algorithms Determine Your Injury Settlement Offer

Case Study: How a $43 Million Verdict Was Won in a Catastrophic Foot Drop and Paralysis Case

Medical malpractice cases that result in life-changing injuries require expert legal representation to secure fair compensation. Attorney Paul G. Lyons,...
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Case Study: How a $43 Million Verdict Was Won in a Catastrophic Foot Drop and Paralysis Case

Independent Medical Examiners: The Truth Behind Insurance Company Doctors Findings in Foot Drop Cases

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) play a major role in foot drop cases, often deciding if patients receive needed care. These...
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Independent Medical Examiners: The Truth Behind Insurance Company Doctors Findings in Foot Drop Cases

Brooklyn Truck Accidents: Navigating Multiple Insurance Policies When Delivery Vehicles Are Involved

Delivery truck accidents in Brooklyn create complex insurance situations that often involve multiple policies and parties. These crashes happen daily...
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Brooklyn Truck Accidents: Navigating Multiple Insurance Policies When Delivery Vehicles Are Involved

Why Insurance Companies Pay for Vehicle Damage But Fight Your Injury Claim: The Strategy Behind the Scenes

Insurance companies handle vehicle damage claims much differently than injury claims after an accident. They often pay for car repairs...
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Why Insurance Companies Pay for Vehicle Damage But Fight Your Injury Claim: The Strategy Behind the Scenes

McKinsey’s Impact on Insurance Claims: How Consulting Changed the Way Your Accident Case is Handled

Insurance claims processing has changed dramatically due to McKinsey's influence in the industry. This global consulting firm has reshaped how...
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McKinsey’s Impact on Insurance Claims: How Consulting Changed the Way Your Accident Case is Handled

The Hidden Costs of Foot Drop: Why Medical Experts Are Critical to Your Personal Injury Case

Foot drop is a serious medical condition that affects mobility and quality of life. This condition makes it hard for...
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The Hidden Costs of Foot Drop: Why Medical Experts Are Critical to Your Personal Injury Case

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

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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...

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Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Note Serious Injuries to Pedestrians

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...

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4 Common Construction Site Accidents Lawyers Handle

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....

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

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...

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Quadriplegia Injury Lawyer Discusses the Cost of Lifetime Care

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...

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

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...

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Are Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents Avoidable?

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,...

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Collision Between Tour Bus and Tractor Trailer

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...

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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...

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NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts

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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