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 -->