Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Exclusive: Is VA deliberately blocking disabled from benefits?
By Jamie Reno: The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) proposal to force disabled veterans to -->
Veterans could have Social Security disability benefits expedited
By Jon Harper, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — Veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs -->
VA Concedes Whistle-blower’s Allegations Were True, Including That It Ignored Veterans’ Suicidal Tendencies
By Jamie Reno: A government whistleblower who suffered retaliation from his agency has been vindicated -->
683 Pedestrians Killed in NY Area Over 3 Years – Calls for Better Safeguards
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is using its new analysis of pedestrian fatalities to call for -->
Microwaving your Meals: Skipping 1 Important Step Can Make You Sick
An outbreak of Salmonella that sickened 44 people highlights the need for consumers to follow -->
February 18, 2014: Finkelstein & Partners to Host Blood Drive at Newburgh Location
Need is Critical – Public Invited to Attend this Friday, February 21 At last year’s -->
8.7 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled After Company Processes Diseased Animals
A Northern California company is recalling more than 8.7 million pounds of beef products because -->
How to Avoid Snow blower Injuries
We had quite a few snowstorms here in the Hudson Valley this season and many -->
Success! Another VSG Win! Vietnam Vet awarded Retro Benefits of $55,588.00
VSG Represents Veterans NATIONWIDE. This Win was on behalf of a Veteran who resides in -->
Winterize Your Home for the Next Storm
We’ve had quite a few heavy snowstorms this winter in the Hudson Valley Region. Prepare -->
Avoiding Injuries on the Slopes This Winter
Some of us enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or other fun activities on our local mountains this -->
Williamsburg Recycling Facility Fined $40,000 in Heat-Related Death of Employee
A Williamsburg industrial recycling facility got hit with a $40,500 fine by the federal government -->
Domino’s Delivery Workers Win $1.28 Million Fair Wage Settlement
Delivery workers of a Manhattan’s Domino’s franchise were awarded a $1.28 million settlement from the -->
Shopping Cart Injuries in Children Remain Common
In 1990 to 2011, an average of 66 children a day sustained serious injuries in -->
Bladder Cancer Related Taking Actos – Drug for Diabetes
The latest Actos bladder cancer case commenced on January 21, in Western Louisiana with the -->
Child-Safety Experts Call for Restrictions on Childhood Imagination
The Department of Health and Human Services issued series of guidelines to help parents reduce -->
Airport Worker Struck and Killed by Water Truck While on the Job
40-year-old Dario Sanchez had no problem cleaning airplane cabins at LaGuardia Airport. But more and -->
Treat Reckless Driving Like Drunk Driving
In early January, a 9-year-old boy and his father were crossing a New York City -->
Finkelstein & Partners’ Attorney Nancy Morgan Coaches All Girls Team for State-wide Mock Trial Competition
Nancy Y. Morgan, partner and director of legal operations at the firm, has been sharing -->
Government concedes negligence in Legionnaires’ lawsuit
By Adam Smeltz and Brian Bowling: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Published: February 4, 2014 House legislation -->