Frekhtman & Associates

If you suffered an injury to your person which was because of someone else’s fault or negligence, you will usually have a case. However, there are many factors that need to be considered. That is why contacting an attorney and describing what happened is the best way to find out. We offer a free consultation at (866) ATTY – LAW.

There may be certain time limits involved. If the bus is a New York City Transit Authority or Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) bus, a Notice of Claim must be filed within ninety (90) days of the accident. A lawsuit must be filed within one year and 90 days. With respect to the No Fault or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits, a No Fault application known as an NF2 form must be filed within thirty (30) days of the accident to ensure your medical bills are paid.

A large percentage of our caseload involves personal injury car accident cases. Over the years, we’ve developed the experience required to negotiate the maximum amount of compensation available in car collision cases. We hope you’ll visit our “Verdicts and Settlements” page to learn more about how much we’ve won for other car accident victims. After fully investigating your case, we’ll then aggressively negotiate with the other driver’s insurance company on your behalf. If necessary, we’ll then file a lawsuit and fight in court to win a jury award that will fully compensate you for all your losses.

Usually the car that makes the left turn will be at fault because there is a duty to observe traffic and not to begin turning unless it is safe to do so. If the car turning left had a left turn arrow then liability would be unclear but this would mean the motorcycle would have a red light.

Yes. Our New York City personal injury lawyers are experienced professionals who are fully prepared to file a wrongful death claim after a party has died as a direct result of injuries sustained in a collision with a large truck. In general, this type of case can be brought on behalf of any immediate family member. The deceased person’s estate can also usually bring this type of lawsuit under certain circumstances.

Our firm will handle your brain injury action without any payment of attorney’s fees from our clients. We handle matters with a contingency fee arrangement which means that our firm will receive a percentage of the recovery we are able to obtain on behalf of our clients. The fee to the lawyer is dependent or contingent upon a successful resolution of our client’s case and is paid at the conclusion of the case. The New York Appellate Division has approved a 33 and 1/3rd percentage contingent compensation for personal injury matters.

Get out of Your Car and Call the Police ! Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime! If anyone is injured, dial 911 for an ambulance. Ambulance EMS personnel and police usually arrive together. Don’t move your car unless you have to because of danger. The position of a vehicle after impact will allow the police to better understand who was at fault. Exchange driver’s license, registration, and insurance information with the other driver. If the police arrive, they will take insurance information from each motorist separately and enter the information on a police report. You should obtain the police officer’s precinct, badge #, and accident report # . However, if police do not arrive ask the other driver for 1) drivers’s license 2) vehicle registration 3) insurance card. If they refuse, write down their car’s LICENSE PLATE number and STATE. See our website for more details.

For personal injury actions, the statute of limitations (SOL) is three years from the date of accident/injury. For cases involving the City of New York, New York City Transit Authority or other municipalities, a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident and a injury lawsuit filed within 1 year and 90 days. For wrongful death, the time limit is 2 years from the date of death. For medical malpractice, the time limit is 2 years and 6 months from the date of the malpractice. Of course you should consult with an experienced attorney as there are other time limits and sometimes certain tolls which extend the statute of limitations.