Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week

This week, communities around the U.S. will spread awareness about teen driver safety. According to -->

A Lot Has Happened For Coffee Drinkers Since Liebeck Sued McDonald’s

In 1992, Stella Liebeck sued McDonald’s after receiving extreme burns from their hot coffee. She -->

Head Injuries Common in Nursing Home Falls

A new study shows that 1 out of 3 nursing home patients hit their head -->

Veterans with Gulf War Illness show brain changes linked to memory deficits

New research illuminates definitive brain alterations in troops with Gulf War Illness (GWI) thought to -->

In War Wind-Down, Veterans’ New Mission Is College

Many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have embarked on a new mission, but this -->

Fishkill Route 9 Accident Causes Morning Delays

An early morning accident on Route 9 just south of Dutchess Mall has backed up -->

Elder Law and Protecting Your Assets for the Future

What is Elder Law? Elder law is used to refer to all legal matters that -->

The Kitchen is the Most Dangerous Room in the Home: The Safety Tips You Need to Know

The bathroom has been deemed one of the most dangerous rooms in the home, but -->

The Possible Dangers of Buying Medicines over the Internet

It may seem convenient to purchase medicine over the Internet, but the FDA is warning -->

Town of Poughkeepsie Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

An early-morning crash on Route 9G was the fourth with a fatality in Dutchess County -->

FDA Food Safety Inspections Suspended During Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown, the FDA has suspended its safety inspection program. The U.S. -->

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect

Child maltreatment includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age -->

VA blaming claims backlog uptick on shutdown

By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: October 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — Department of -->

Children & Guns: Accidents from Accessibility

The .45-caliber pistol that killed Lucas Heagren, 3, on Memorial Day last year at his -->

Two-Year-Old Tragically Crushed to Death by TV Set

Two-year-old, Annette Estrada from San Diego, has died after being crushed by an old-fashioned TV -->

Utah High School Football Coach Suspends Entire Team for Reported Cyberbullying

Union High School’s football coach in Utah has recently suspended all 80 players from the -->

Hits to the Head Don’t Differ With Age

According to research, most head injuries sustained football players, both youth and adult, occur during -->

Safety Advocates Feud Over Rear View Mirror Systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it will add the rearview mirror video -->

Partner, George Levy answers your most frequently asked questions about slip and fall accidents.

Partner, George Levy answers your most frequently asked questions about slip and fall accidents. Check -->

3 WINS this week for our Veterans

Our Veterans’ Services Group is celebrating the following wins this week: 1) Veteran awarded benefits -->