Trial Stories By Arkady Frekhtman, Trial Lawyer In New York

Arkady Frekhtman

Behind every serious injury case is a real person, a real family, and a fight for justice. Welcome to Trial Stories, where New York City trial lawyer Arkady Frekhtman goes beyond the headlines, verdicts, and settlement numbers to uncover the human stories behind the civil justice system. Each episode explores real cases, courtroom strategy, insurance-company tactics, personal injury law, and the decisions that can change an injured person’s life. Arkady is the founder of Frekhtman & Associates, representing serious injury victims and their families throughout New York City, with offices in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Real cases. Real people. Real consequences. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, learn more or request a free case evaluation at 866attylaw.com.

  1. Oct 20

    What Really Happens To Your Brain In A Crash?

    Attorney Arkady Frekhtman delivers a powerful neuroscience explanation of exactly what happens to the human brain in a car crash — using the floating egg yolk in a jar analogy to show how the brain slams forward, rebounds backward, and twists inside the skull, causing microscopic wiring damage called diffuse axonal injury that never shows up on a standard MRI. He demolishes one of insurance companies’ most dangerous weapons — the “mild TBI” label and the “minor impact, minor injury” argument — explaining that brain damage comes from rotational force and acceleration speed, not bumper dents, and that a clean scan can coexist with shredded neural wiring, memory loss, and personality change. Backed by a real $15.5 million verdict from a single piece of flying metal that caused a life-changing brain injury, this video is essential viewing for anyone in New York or anywhere else who has been told “you look fine” after a crash and known something was deeply wrong. Frekhtman & Associates specializes in serious and catastrophic injury litigation and are recognized as some of the best personal injury lawyers in the New York City area. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO GET A FREE CONSULT NOW https://bit.ly/atty-free-consultation ▶▶  GIVE A REVIEW: https://bit.ly/review-fa ▶▶  HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: https://866attylaw.com/ ▶▶  CALL US NOW - FREE EVALUATION (212) 222-1111 or (866) ATTY LAW ▶▶  CONTACT US NOW - FREE EVALUATION https://866attylaw.com/contact-us/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✅ Chapter Timeline: 00:00 – Car Goes Zero to 60 — Your Brain Can’t Stop 01:00 – The Floating Egg Yolk — How Your Brain Sits in Your Skull 02:00 – Coup and Contrecoup — The Double Impact Inside Your Head 03:00 – Rotation and Diffuse Axonal Injury — The Scary Part 04:00 – Wet Paper Towel Analogy — Brain Wiring Shreds Fiber by Fiber 05:00 – Clean MRI With Shredded Wiring — How That Is Possible 06:00 – Mild Moderate Severe — What Those Labels Actually Mean 07:00 – The Label Describes the Doorway Not the Room 08:00 – Low Speed Impact Can Still Destroy Brain Wiring 09:00 – Dent in the Car Tells You Nothing About the Brain 10:00 – $15.5 Million — One Piece of Flying Metal Changed Everything 11:00 – You Look Fine Is One of the Most Dangerous Sentences in Medicine 12:00 – Call to Action — Subscribe for How Doctors Prove It ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👥 CONNECT WITH US 💬 Join Frekhtman & Associates Facebook: ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/866attylaw/ 🌍 Visit Frekhtman & Associates’s website: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/ 🎬 Subscribe To The Frekhtman & Associates Youtube Channel: ▶▶ https://bit.ly/Join-us-youtube 🐦 Follow Frekhtman & Associates on Twitter: ▶▶ https://twitter.com/866attylaw 🎧  Subscribe To The Trial Stories Podcast: On Itunes: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-itunes On Spotify: http://bit.ly/trial-stories On Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-google On Alexa: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-alexa On Our Website: https://866attylaw.com/trial-stories-podcast/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📹 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦: How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Personal Injury Case?  ▶▶ https://bit.ly/strong-case Do I Have to Pay $ to Hire a Lawyer After an Injury? ▶▶ https://bit.ly/after-an-injury Injury Lawsuit Dos and Don'ts: ▶▶ https://bit.ly/facebook-injury ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💬 WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT Toughest Injury Lawyers To Help You Get Justice With All Personal Injuries If you have been injured in a car accident, construction accident, or slip & fall, contact the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at Frekhtman & Associates. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your pain, suffering, and losses. We can help you recover. To achieve the best results, you need the expertise of a top-rated New York personal injury and car accident attorney. Learn More About us: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Disclaimer: F&A has been awarded the 10 Best Attorneys honor for exceptional and outstanding service by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Potential clients often search for the best personal injury lawyer in the New York City area. The F&A firm was recognized as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.  If you are looking for top-rated personal injury lawyers near you in the NYC area, contact our firm for a confidential consultation. There is never a legal fee until we win money for our clients. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #frekhtman #arkady #frekhtmanandassociates #nyc HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

  2. Oct 12

    Nine Real Verdicts — New York Michigan Texas

    Attorney Arkady Frekhtman pulls real verdict data from New York, Michigan, and Texas — covering traumatic brain injury, spinal fusion, and construction accident cases — revealing jaw-dropping numbers like an $896 million Michigan verdict for an 8-year-old boy at a STEM camp and a $32 million Michigan TBI verdict where surveillance footage of a man mowing his lawn completely backfired on the defense. He breaks down nine real cases from Brooklyn, the Bronx, Houston, and Dallas showing exactly what makes verdicts explode past $10 million — summary judgment on liability, strong human stories, and corroborating witnesses — versus what tanks them, including treatment gaps, a supervisor who testified against his own employee, and a high-low agreement that capped a $5 million verdict at $1 million. If you have a brain injury, herniated disc, or construction accident case in New York, Michigan, or Texas, the verdict data in this video tells you exactly what your case could realistically be worth. Frekhtman & Associates specializes in serious and catastrophic injury litigation and are recognized as some of the best personal injury lawyers in the New York City area. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO GET A FREE CONSULT NOW https://bit.ly/atty-free-consultation ▶▶  GIVE A REVIEW: https://bit.ly/review-fa ▶▶  HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: https://866attylaw.com/ ▶▶  CALL US NOW - FREE EVALUATION (212) 222-1111 or (866) ATTY LAW  ▶▶  CONTACT US NOW - FREE EVALUATION https://866attylaw.com/contact-us/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✅ Chapter Timeline: 00:00 – Nine Real Verdicts From Your State 01:00 – Case 1: $896 Million — 8-Year-Old at Michigan STEM Camp 02:00 – Unqualified Driver Safety Off — Pure Damages Fight 03:00 – Case 2: $17.4 Million — Brooklyn Labor Law 240 Fall 04:00 – TBI Cervical Fusion Lumbar Surgery — Defense Loses 05:00 – Case 3: $6 Million — Brooklyn Roof Collapse Settlement 06:00 – Summary Judgment Forces City to Write the Check 07:00 – Case 4: $12.5 Million — Rolling MTA Bus No Lost Wages 08:00 – Pure Pain and Suffering on Single Level Fusion 09:00 – Case 5: $5 Million Verdict — High Low Caps at $1 Million 10:00 – High Low Agreement Explained — Floor and Ceiling 11:00 – Case 6: $1.7 Million — Brooklyn Plumber 300 lbs Smoking Diabetes 12:00 – Defense Kitchen Sink — Jury Still Gave Him Full Ask 13:00 – Case 7: $32 Million Michigan — Lawn Mower Surveillance Backfires 14:00 – Self-Propelled Mower — Defense Gotcha Moment Destroyed 15:00 – Case 8: $1.4 Million Texas — Supervisor Testimony Kills TBI Claim 16:00 – Recommended Surgery Does Not Guarantee Big Number 17:00 – Case 9: $12,000 Dallas — Treatment Gaps Destroyed Everything 18:00 – All Damage Categories Explained — What Juries Actually Award ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👥 CONNECT WITH US 💬 Join Frekhtman & Associates Facebook: ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/866attylaw/ 🌍 Visit Frekhtman & Associates’s website: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/ 🎬 Subscribe To The Frekhtman & Associates Youtube Channel:  ▶▶ https://bit.ly/Join-us-youtube 🐦 Follow Frekhtman & Associates on Twitter: ▶▶ https://twitter.com/866attylaw 🎧  Subscribe To The Trial Stories Podcast:  On Itunes: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-itunes  On Spotify: http://bit.ly/trial-stories On Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-google On Alexa: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-alexa On Our Website: https://866attylaw.com/trial-stories-podcast/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📹 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦: How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Personal Injury Case?  ▶▶ https://bit.ly/strong-case Do I Have to Pay $ to Hire a Lawyer After an Injury? ▶▶ https://bit.ly/after-an-injury Injury Lawsuit Dos and Don'ts: ▶▶ https://bit.ly/facebook-injury ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💬 WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT Toughest Injury Lawyers To Help You Get Justice With All Personal Injuries If you have been injured in a car accident, construction accident, or slip & fall, contact the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at Frekhtman & Associates. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your pain, suffering, and losses. We can help you recover. To achieve the best results, you need the expertise of a top-rated New York personal injury and car accident attorney. Learn More About us: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Disclaimer: F&A has been awarded the 10 Best Attorneys honor for exceptional and outstanding service by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Potential clients often search for the best personal injury lawyer in the New York City area. The F&A firm was recognized as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.  If you are looking for top-rated personal injury lawyers near you in the NYC area, contact our firm for a confidential consultation. There is never a legal fee until we win money for our clients. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #frekhtman #arkady #frekhtmanandassociates #nyc HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

  3. 09/11/2025

    Comment Council - Why You Should NEVER Go to Mediation Without This (Insurance Company TRAP Exposed)

    In this comprehensive "Comment Counsel" session, New York personal injury attorney Arkady Frekhtman tackles viewer questions while exposing critical litigation strategies that could make or break your case. From revealing why you should never attend mediation without a good faith offer (warning that billion-dollar insurance companies use these sessions as psychological warfare to "dishearten you and take away your belief that you could really get a big, life-changing number"), to explaining the stark differences between suing private landlords versus cities for sidewalk accidents, Frekhtman provides insider knowledge most lawyers won't share. Learn why getting ticketed doesn't kill your brain injury case, discover the step-by-step treatment progression that transforms $30,000 soft tissue cases into $300,000+ verdicts, and understand how defense attorneys weaponize delays as part of their systematic plan to frustrate plaintiffs into giving up—all while Frekhtman breaks down real case values and settlement strategies across multiple injury types and jurisdictions. Frekhtman & Associates specializes in serious and catastrophic injury litigation and are recognized as some of the best personal injury lawyers in the New York City area. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO GET A FREE CONSULT NOW https://bit.ly/atty-free-consultation ▶▶  GIVE A REVIEW: https://bit.ly/review-fa ▶▶  HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: https://866attylaw.com/ ▶▶  CALL US NOW - FREE EVALUATION (212) 222-1111 or (866) ATTY LAW ▶▶  CONTACT US NOW - FREE EVALUATION https://866attylaw.com/contact-us/ HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

    Comment Council - Why You Should NEVER Go to Mediation Without This (Insurance Company TRAP Exposed)
  4. 06/10/2025

    Client Consult Car Accident Ablation - Victim Seeks Justice After Life-Altering Injuries

    Join us for an in-depth look at a harrowing car accident case as New York personal injury lawyer Arkady Frekhtman consults with a client facing life-altering injuries. Hear firsthand about the complexities of a collision involving a pest control company vehicle, the client's journey through multiple surgeries including a lumbar fusion, and the critical decisions involved when seeking fair compensation. This episode delves into the nuances of insurance claims, case valuation, and the crucial role of expert legal advice when a victim doubts their current representation. Tune in to understand the challenges of navigating severe accident claims and the pursuit of justice. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO GET A FREE CONSULT NOW https://bit.ly/atty-free-consultation ▶▶  GIVE A REVIEW: https://bit.ly/review-fa ▶▶  HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: https://866attylaw.com/ ▶▶  CALL US NOW - FREE EVALUATION (212) 222-1111 or (866) ATTY LAW ▶▶  CONTACT US NOW - FREE EVALUATION https://866attylaw.com/contact-us/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chapter Timeline [00:00] Introduction to Case[01:00] Details of Accident[02:00] Victim's Injuries[03:00] Previous Surgeries[04:00] Current Legal Representation[05:00] Concerns About Lawyer[06:00] Insurance Coverage Discussion[07:00] Potential Case Value[08:00] IME and Deposition[09:00] Surveillance Footage Issue[10:00] Arkady's Assessment[11:00] Future Medical Costs[12:00] Lost Wages Claim[13:00] Pain and Suffering[14:00] Trial Strategy Options[15:00] Settlement Negotiation Advice[16:00] Importance of Second Opinion[17:00] Working with Co-Counsel[18:00] Next Steps for Victim[19:00] Q&A with Arkady[20:00] Final Thoughts and Advice[21:00] Closing Remarks ABOUT FREKHTMAN & ASSOCIATES Frekhtman & Associates Injury Lawyers represent people who suffered a serious or life-changing injury and had their lives destroyed or disrupted because of the negligence of others. FREE CONSULTATION · NO FEE PROMISE · OVER $900 MILLION RECOVERED: Get To Know More About Us: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/about-our-firm ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✅ PRACTICE AREAS Toughest Injury Lawyers To Help You Get Justice With All Personal Injuries HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

  5. 12/17/2024

    These 5 Moments That Make Or Break your Injury Case

    Arkady Frekhtman reveals the five make-or-break moments that determine whether your car accident case is worth $5,000 or $500,000. From crucial post-accident decisions to the deposition strategy that forces insurance companies to pay, discover why timing is everything, how choosing the wrong lawyer could cost you millions, and the critical medical evidence that transforms "soft" cases into major settlements. Frekhtman & Associates specializes in serious and catastrophic injury litigation and are recognized as some of the best personal injury lawyers in the New York City area. ▶▶ CLICK BELOW TO GET A FREE CONSULT NOW https://bit.ly/atty-free-consultation ▶▶  GIVE A REVIEW: https://bit.ly/review-fa ▶▶  HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: https://866attylaw.com/ ▶▶  CALL US NOW - FREE EVALUATION (212) 222-1111 or (866) ATTY LAW  ▶▶  CONTACT US NOW - FREE EVALUATION https://866attylaw.com/contact-us/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✅ CHAPTER TIMELINE (13:00 video length): 0:00 - Critical Moments Introduction 1:00 - Accident Scene Actions 2:00 - Medical Documentation Important 3:00 - Treatment Timing Crucial 4:00 - MRI Results Impact 5:00 - Evidence Collection Strategy 6:00 - Medical Procedures Explained 7:00 - Case Value Analysis 8:00 - Lawyer Selection Tips 9:00 - Trial Attorney Benefits 10:00 - Deposition Preparation Essential 11:00 - Insurance Company Tactics 12:00 - Settlement Strategy Revealed 13:00 - Final Recap Given ABOUT FREKHTMAN & ASSOCIATES Frekhtman & Associates Injury Lawyers represent people who suffered a serious or life-changing injury and had their lives destroyed or disrupted because of the negligence of others. FREE CONSULTATION · NO FEE PROMISE · OVER $900 MILLION RECOVERED: Get To Know More About Us: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/about-our-firm ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✅ PRACTICE AREAS Toughest Injury Lawyers To Help You Get Justice With All Personal Injuries If you have been injured in a car accident, construction accident, or slip & fall, contact the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at Frekhtman & Associates. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your pain, suffering, and losses. We can help you recover. To achieve the best results, you need the expertise of a top-rated New York personal injury and car accident attorney. Learn More About Our Practice Areas: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/personal-injury-law-practice-areas/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👥 CONNECT WITH US 💬 Join Frekhtman & Associates Facebook: ▶▶ https://www.facebook.com/866attylaw/ 🌍 Visit Frekhtman & Associates’s website: ▶▶ https://866attylaw.com/ 🎬 Subscribe To The Frekhtman & Associates Youtube Channel:  ▶▶ https://bit.ly/Join-us-youtube 🐦 Follow Frekhtman & Associates on Twitter: ▶▶ https://twitter.com/866attylaw 🎧  Subscribe To The Trial Stories Podcast:  On Itunes: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-itunes  On Spotify: http://bit.ly/trial-stories On Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-google On Alexa: http://bit.ly/trial-stories-alexa On Our Website: https://866attylaw.com/trial-stories-podcast/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📹 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦: How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Personal Injury Case?  ▶▶ https://bit.ly/strong-case Do I Have to Pay $ to Hire a Lawyer After an Injury? ▶▶ https://bit.ly/after-an-injury Injury Lawsuit Dos and Don'ts: ▶▶ https://bit.ly/facebook-injury ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 💬 WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT Toughest Injury Lawyers To Help You Get Justice With All Personal Injuries If you have been injured in a car accident, construction accident, or slip & fall, contact the experienced New York HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

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Behind every serious injury case is a real person, a real family, and a fight for justice. Welcome to Trial Stories, where New York City trial lawyer Arkady Frekhtman goes beyond the headlines, verdicts, and settlement numbers to uncover the human stories behind the civil justice system. Each episode explores real cases, courtroom strategy, insurance-company tactics, personal injury law, and the decisions that can change an injured person’s life. Arkady is the founder of Frekhtman & Associates, representing serious injury victims and their families throughout New York City, with offices in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Real cases. Real people. Real consequences. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, learn more or request a free case evaluation at 866attylaw.com.