Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
‘Compassionate’ Jury Awards $13.5M for Motorist Injured in 2013 Collision
“I told the insurance company it’s an eight-figure case. Their response was, ‘No Orange County -->
Oct
The Most Dangerous Time of Day on the Road
No matter how you take to the streets of New York, some times of day -->
Oct
The Dangers of Driving on Wet Leaves
Autumn in New York and New Jersey is exquisite. The changing leaves provide a brilliant -->
Oct
Does Texting at a Red Light Count?
Most states have hands-free laws prohibiting drivers from texting behind the wheel and with good -->
Oct
Who Takes the Biggest Blame in a New York Construction Site Accident?
Construction sites are often places filled with all sorts of hazards, which is why the -->
Sep
When Should I Hire a New York Construction Accident Attorney?
Following a New York construction accident, your life can change forever due to the debilitating -->
Sep
What Is the Number One Cause of Death on Construction Sites in New York?
Construction sites are dangerous places. Equipment, materials, and people abound on a work site. Anything -->
Sep
What Are the Most Common Injuries in Construction Accidents?
There is no shortage of construction in New York and surrounding areas. For every construction -->
Sep
What Happens if a New York Taxicab Accident Injures Me?
Taxicabs are a standard mode of transportation for visitors and residents alike in New York. -->
Sep
12 Hidden Discounts on Car Insurance
On average, car insurance in the U.S. costs drivers $1,771 annually, or $148 monthly. Insurers -->
Sep
The Most Common Types of New York Construction Accidents
It’s no secret that construction is considered one of the most dangerous industries. Every year, -->
Sep
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Pedestrian Accident in New York?
Whether going for a walk to the store, to visit a neighbor or for some -->
Sep
Pact Act Expands VA Disability Benefits
On August 10th, the PACT Act, formally known as The Sergeant FIST Class (FSC) Heath -->
Aug
How Do Most New York Bicycle Accidents Happen?
Most people assume that when a bicycle and a vehicle collide, the cyclist darted out -->
Aug
How to File a Bus Accident Claim in New York
Bus accident injuries can prove catastrophic. While a bus’s large size can provide some protection -->
Jul
What Happens in New York if I Suffer Injuries as a Passenger on a Bus?
Bus accident injuries can be catastrophic. You suffered serious injuries due to someone’s negligence: often -->
Jul
Albany Pedestrian Injury Accidents
As the weather gets warmer, people tend to walk outside more. Whether you are walking -->
Jul
Albany Road Rage Accidents
Every weekday morning across the Capital Region, residents get into their cars and drive from -->
May
New NY State Seatbelt Law Requires ALL Passengers in the Rear Seat of a Vehicle to be Buckled in
As of November 1st, 2020 every vehicle occupant, regardless of age, must wear seatbelt or -->
May
My Experience Building a Personal Injury Law Firm
I didn’t grow up dreaming about becoming a lawyer. My dad was a lawyer, and -->
May