20 January

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Injury lawyers on hand to help pedestrians involved in truck collisions

in Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents

A terrible accident took place recently on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. An 86-year-old pedestrian crossing the street on a crosswalk and with the light in his favor was struck by a delivery truck. According to news reports, the result was severe head trauma. The kind of injury the pedestrian sustained can lead to death. Even if he doesn't die, he could face a variety of serious problems, including the following: Coma Paralysis and other loss of motor functioning Cognitive deficits, including loss of speech and memory impairments Emotional problems Pedestrians are vulnerable to vehicles of any size; getting struck...

20 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Notes New York Crash Involving Fed Ex Truck

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in Truck Accidents

A Fed Ex truck was involved in a fatal collision in upstate New York, according to a local news report. New York state troopers indicate that a two-vehicle wreck happened in Granby on State Route 3 between County Route 8 and Rathburn Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. Truck Crosses Into Other Lane The Fed Ex truck was reportedly eastbound on Route 3 when it crossed into the westbound lane. A head-on crash with a 2013 Honda Civic ensued. The impact sent both vehicles off the road and into a pond where they both ended up partially submerged. The investigation is ongoing, and...

20 January

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New York personal injury lawyer seeks to help individuals injured due to winter storms

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in Accident Injuries

Although to date Winter in New York has been mild, we are expecting a snow storm to blanket the east coast this weekend. Going into January to March, winter should bring with it mountains of snow, slippery roads, and damaging winds. It may shut down various activities, including school and transportation, and pose numerous hazards to people, especially those who found themselves outdoors. If you've suffered an accident during this severe winter storm, what are your options for insurance coverage? If another party's negligence contributed to the accident, would it be advisable to pursue a civil suit? Three possible accident types Vehicular collisions....

19 January

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Car Accident Lawyer Notes Long Island Wreck Allegedly Linked To Speeding

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in Car Accidents

A teen driver accused of allegedly speeding was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Long Island in Southampton, according to the authorities. Vehicle Exiting Driveway Southampton Town Police reported that a 17-year-old Southampton male was operating a motor vehicle on Bridies Path at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday. At the same time, a 73-year-old East Moriches man was pulling his vehicle out of a driveway and on to the roadway. According to police, the speeding vehicle then rear-ended the vehicle pulling out of the driveway. Injured Man Airlifted The injuries to the driver of the car that was rear-ended were such that he required...

19 January

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New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Explains Complete and Incomplete Severity Levels

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury

Car accidents, workplace injuries, and trip and fall accidents are just some of the ways that a severe spinal cord injury may occur. While injuries vary widely, they can be classified as either complete or incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury is one that causes total loss of function at and below the original point of injury. Complete spinal cord injuries are further divided into complete paraplegia and complete tetraplegia. In the first type, the injured person permanently loses all motor function below the T1 vertebrae. This includes loss of sensation in the legs, bladder, bowel, and sexual organs. The person...

19 January

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Crash Involving Minivan Taxi Noted By Accident & Injury Lawyer New York

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents

An early morning accident on the Van Wyck Expressway involved a commercial minivan taxi and a man changing a flat tire, according to Port Authority police. The accident occurred at about 4 a.m. near JFK International Airport. Accident Details Authorities report that the man had apparently pulled his red Chevrolet Malibu onto the shoulder in order to change the flat tire. It was reported that the driver of the Malibu was outside of his vehicle when he was struck and pinned beneath the minivan that hit him. He did not survive. It was not immediately known why the minivan taxi had allegedly veered...

19 January

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Accident Lawyers Reveal Crash Statistics for New York

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in Vehicle Accidents

There’s no question that you can minimize the chances of traffic accidents by using defensive techniques, turning off your smartphone, and avoiding alcoholic beverages while driving. Enough New Yorkers are practicing these safety recommendations that the total number of crashes went down by about 2.5 percent. This is from 2010 to 2011, which represents the latest data from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The bad news is that for 2011, the state suffered from 307,550 total crashes. Fatal crashes accounted for 1,077 incidents. Of the 1,153 individuals killed, 51 percent were drivers, 17 percent were passengers, 25 percent...

19 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer provides a tractor trailer accident review

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in Truck Accidents

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With the economy in better shape more trucks are on the road. This results in more truck accidents which means people are injured or even killed. Truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, reviewed the statistics of truck accidents and found the results alarming. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that when a death occurs in a truck vs. car crash, the death is most likely the passenger vehicle occupant. Trucks outweigh a car by 20-30 times. In some cases the car can actually fit under the truck because the truck is much higher off the ground. Therefore the damage to the...

18 January

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Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Notes Potential Dire Consequences Of Fatigued Driving

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents

A tractor-trailer accident in eastern Pennsylvania's Berks County on Wednesday, November 19, graphically illustrates the hazards of alleged fatigued driving. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 73 and Route 222. Driver Allegedly Fell Asleep According to the Berks County District Attorney, the 50-year-old truck driver from Reading allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing his rig to crash into a vehicle at a traffic light. The truck then continued on into oncoming traffic. Two additional vehicles were crushed as they were pulling out of a Dunkin' Donuts parking lot. A 23-year-old male and a 32-year-old female did...

18 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision

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in Truck Accidents

When driving on a road travelled by both cars and trucks it is important for the drivers of both vehicles to be aware of steps they can take to avoid a collision. Truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, wants car drivers to realize unsafe acts that may cause a crash. This knowledge may help avoid a future accident. Avoid No-Zones When a car is traveling immediately behind a large truck or right next to a large truck the driver may not see the car at all. There is limited visibility in these places. Therefore car drivers need to avoid staying in these...

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Injury lawyers on hand to help pedestrians involved in truck collisions

Truck Accident Lawyer Notes New York Crash Involving Fed Ex Truck

New York personal injury lawyer seeks to help individuals injured due to winter storms

Car Accident Lawyer Notes Long Island Wreck Allegedly Linked To Speeding

New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Explains Complete and Incomplete Severity Levels

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Accident Lawyers Reveal Crash Statistics for New York

Truck Accident Lawyer provides a tractor trailer accident review

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