Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
VA eases rules for claims on some TBI-related health problems
By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: December 16, 2013 WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs -->
5 Ways to Avoid Food Poisoning
Check out the 5 easy ways to avoid food poisoning this holiday season!: Keep Your -->
Contractors & Workers at Odds over Scaffold Law
In 1885, lawmakers in NY enacted a law intended to provide safety to construction workers -->
Preventable Hospital Deaths Are Third Largest Cause of Death in U.S.
Going to the hospital is supposed to help you, but in many cases it can -->
The 15 Jobs That Are Most Damaging to Your Health
Some jobs have more health risks than others. Is yours? Check out this list of -->
Mild Blast Injuries Tied to Long-Term Brain Changes in Veterans
Veterans who are suffering from even mild brain injuries from blasts have long-term changes in -->
Snowmobiling Safety Tips
Snowmobiling is a popular winter sport in the North Country. It can be fun but -->
More veterans eligible for benefits as agent orange perimeter expands
Daily Register, By DEB KUNKLE OELWEIN — More veterans of the Vietnam War were recently -->
When is it Safe to Drive After Breaking a Bone?
Broken an bone? Wondering when it will be safe to drive again? It turns out -->
Will a New Insomnia Drug Be the Next Blockbuster?
Merck, the pharmaceutical company has developed a new insomnia drug that could replace leading competitors -->
Metro-North Makes Safety Changes After Bronx Derailment
On Friday, the Federal Railroad Administration issued an emergency order to Metro-North to modify existing -->
Urging Americans to Consider Their Digital Legacy
With Internet and social media usage continuing to rise, lawyers are urging Americans to consider -->
Holiday Lights: The Safety Tips You Need to Know
The holidays are approaching and we are starting to string our lights in and outside -->
Holiday Traveling Tips
Do you plan on traveling with your family this holiday season? Follow these safety tips -->
Shovel Safely This Winter
The snow is beginning to fall and with winter come winter activities. We’re shoveling our -->
Lawyers Say Train Engineer Was Dazed Before Crash
Engineer of the Metro-North train that derailed early Sunday morning, William Rockefeller, told authorities on -->
Common Knockout Game Turns Deadly When 60-Year-Old Woman Shoots 2 Teens After Being Attacked
Last Monday, a woman was attacked by 2 teenagers before she fired shots into the -->
Deadly Black Widow Spiders Found in Grapes
A PA woman found a black widow spider in a bunch of grapes she purchased. -->
Speed Called Possible Cause of Deadly Train Crash in Bronx
The MTA train that derailed Sunday morning was found to be traveling at 82 mph -->
Metro-North Train Derails in the Bronx on Sunday
A Metro-North train derailed on Sunday morning in the Bronx along the Hudson River. The -->