Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, also -->

Proposed Legislation would Fund Research concerning Burn Pits and their Effects on Troops

A Bill introduced in the House seeks to earmark $30 Million to establish three study -->

In 5-4 Ruling, Justices Say Generic Makers Are Not Liable for Design of Drugs

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that generic drug manufacturers could not be sued by -->

The Intersection of Golf & The Law

Golfers don’t expect to end up in court or jail while on the course, but -->

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Occurs at 1 in 3 Homes

Reports of serious physical, sexual and verbal abuse are common among the nation’s nursing homes. -->

Traumatic Brain Injury: Long-Term & Severe Outcomes

TBI-Infographic.jpg Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. -->

Impaired Driving: Get the Facts

Who is Most at Risk?Young Drivers: The risk of being involved in a crash involving -->

‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->

Another VSG Win!

Veteran Awarded 100% service connection for Diabetes Type 2 retroactive to June 2008. The Veteran -->

Beta Labs, LTD Announces a Recall of Dietary Supplements Oxyphen, Phentalene, Phen FX, and Red Vipers Due to Possible Health Risk

According to the FDA on June 20th, Beta Labs, LTD (“Beta”), dietary supplement retailer, is -->

Student from Brooklyn Drowns in a Lake at Bear Mountain State Park

A 16-year-old boy from Brooklyn who was on a field trip to Bear Mountain State -->

Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 42 in Kiamesha Lake

Yesterday, June 24, authroties were on the scene of a fatal crash that happened between -->

Two Hurt in 9W Motorcycle Crash

Two tourists from Germany were hurt when they lost control of their motorcycle and crashed -->

The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers

Common pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen, or Nsaids, are the go-to drugs for -->

As VA works to eliminate one backlog, one more might emerge

By Jared Serbu Over the past several months, the Department of Veterans Affairs has taken -->

New Findings on Gulf War Illness

USA Today- Kelly Kennedy Researchers have discovered two areas of brain atrophy in Gulf War -->

Pedestrian Hit by Police Cruiser Along Route 209 in Deer Park

An Orange County pedestrian was hospitalized overnight with serious injuries after getting hit by a -->

Warm Weather Increases Dangers of Heat Stroke in Children

Already this year, 7 children have died of a heatstroke after being left in vehicles. -->

Designated Drivers Often Drink

A new study suggests that some designated drivers do not refrain from drinking. The study -->

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. There -->

Shocking Construction Site Accident Statistics!

4,609 workers were killed on the job of a construction site in 2011. This is -->