Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

House clears increase in veterans’ disability payments

by Christina Marcos: The Hill:  The House on Tuesday evening cleared legislation to increase compensation -->

At tense VA hearing, doctors link delays to patient deaths

By Heath Druzin, Stars & Stripes:  WASHINGTON — At a heated Congressional hearing Wednesday, two -->

Do You Have an Elderly Loved One in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility? Are You Aware of the 4 Stages of Bed Sores?

Bed sores are pressure sores that cause an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. -->

Autumn Health & Safety Tips

Fall into good habits this autumn! Follow these simple health and safety tips to keep -->

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Compliance Trails Federal Requirements

The Department of Health and Human Services Officer of Inspector General (OIG) released a report -->

Work Kills More than War, International Labor Organization Leader Says

The international Labor Organization (ILO) has announced that it will renew its efforts to improve -->

Government Mistakenly Withheld $2.4M in Disability From Vets

By Gregg Zoroya, USA Today: The federal government accidentally withheld $2.4 million out of September -->

VA announces 90-day plan to implement reforms

By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: The Washington Post:  Robert McDonald, the newly appointed secretary of the sprawling -->

Do You Know the Laws About Passing a Stopped School Bus?

Did you know an estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses -->

Who is Responsible for Protecting Temporary Workers?

OSHA and NIOSH are aware of numerous preventable deaths and injuries involving temporary workers. For -->

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Orbea has recalled its Avant bicycles and carbon farmesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and -->

New College Students: Should You Get Renter’s Insurance?

It’s your freshman year. Your first instinct may not be to jump on the idea -->

RECALL: Kraft American Singles

According to the FDA website, Kraft has recalled its Kraft American Singles because a supplier -->

Sept 8th 2014: Our Attorneys Have Been Named to Super Lawyers 2014 for the Past Eight Years!

Thirteen of our attorneys have been named to the 2014 Super Lawyers list and three -->

Backpack Safety Tips for the Back to School Season

It’s important for parents to make safety a priority when shopping for school backpacks for -->

New Rules May Allow Benefits Long Denied to Vietnam-Era Veterans

NY Times: By Dave Philipps: Thousands of Vietnam-era veterans barred from receiving benefits because of -->

Nut Butter Recalls

Peanut and almond butters sold at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and other grocers are being -->

Driving with Kids: 5 Ways to Save Your Child’s Life

While you may not have control over other driver’s actions, you can take certain safety -->

New Technology Lets Parents Set Controls for Teen Drivers

With teens heading back to school, many parents fear letting their teens drive themselves to -->

VA touts progress on suicides; data tell another story

By Dennis Wagner, USA Today:  Seven years ago, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rejected -->

Two Deaths Reported with Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chairs

Ace Bayou has recently recalled their Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chairs due to suffocation and -->