Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

Family Member of Neglected Nursing Home Resident Shares Their Experience

Nursing home residents fall victim to abuse or neglect far too often. As personal injury -->

Tired Behind the Wheel, How Dangerous is Drowsy Driving?

You may be surprised to find that just one extra hour of sleep may significantly -->

We Believe Our Clients Deserve to be Kept Well Informed

After sustaining a serious injury, everyday life is often complicated, and at times, tremendously challenging. -->

Hudson Valley Food Frenzy

What would you do for a hungry stranger? What if that stranger lived in your -->

Ruthie’s Law, Another Step Towards Better Protecting Nursing Home Residents and Their Families

In August 2016 Ruth Murray, a nursing home resident, was brutally attacked by another resident, -->

Honoring Woman Veterans’ Contributions

By Mary Dever:  March is Women’s History Month and the perfect time to recognize women -->

GAO Report: VA Benefits Appeals Process in Need of Reform

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified notable inefficiencies in the VA benefits appeals process -->

CNN Publishes Must Read for Anyone with Elderly Parents

Recently, multiple media outlets published various disturbing articles about nursing home abuse and neglect in -->

ANOTHER VSG WIN! VETERAN AWARDED $140K IN RETRO BENEFITS

Our Veterans’ Services Group (VSG) has done it again!  The Korean era Veteran came to -->

Lawmakers introduce bill to expand VA services for female veterans

By Nikki Wentling: Lawmakers outlined proposed reforms under the new Deborah Sampson Act, which is named -->

Highly Recommended Injury Attorneys

After my accident where another person crossed a double yellow line and hit me, I -->

Officials Urge Federal Railroad Administration to Consider Safety Upgrades after Newburgh Derailment

On Tuesday, March 7th a freight train carrying hazardous materials, including sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, -->

In Response to Growing Number of Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Experts Press for Change

In 2016 approximately 4.6 million roadway users were seriously injured in car crashes, a 7% -->

Department of Health Issues Maximum Fine to Buffalo Nursing Home

In August, 2016 an 82 year old woman residing at Emerald South Nursing and Rehabilitation -->

Tell Congress To Protect Your Rights

The House of Representatives has passed a series of bills that may make it nearly -->

House Republicans’ New VA Accountability Bill to Include More Appeal Rights

By Eric Katz: The House will take another crack at expediting the disciplinary process for -->

Shulkin proposes eliminating 40-mile, 30-day rule for non-VA care

By NIKKI WENTLING: Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Sunday proposed eliminating a controversial policy -->

HOLD THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACCOUNTABLE AND CONFRONT THE REALITY OF VETERANS’ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OTHER OFFENSES AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS WITH VA-FUNDED SOLUTIONS

New Jersey Senate Bill 307 will be voted on Monday and it involves implementing a -->

Have You Been Diagnosed With a Medical Issue as a Result of Living or Working in NYC During 9/11 Attacks?

Did you live or work in the World Trade Center area immediately after the 9/11 terrorist -->

September 2016: Firm Donates to Veterans

September 2016 – The Poughkeepsie Journal “Representatives from the Newburgh law firm of Finkelstein & Partners -->

Sep 2nd 2016: Bettering our Communities, One Step at a Time

On August 27th our team at Finkelstein & Partners was busy helping with a number -->