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Preparing for Summer Fun, Firework Safety

Many towns throughout New York allow residential use of Fireworks, but just because it’s legal does -->

The Consequences of Driving Impaired and Those Hurt Along the Way

Our client was a passenger in a friend’s vehicle when they were involved in impaired -->

Nursing Home Workers Continue to Exploit Residents on Snapchat and Other Social Sites

Propublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom recently published a follow up article about a nationwide re-occurring -->

Congratulations Graduates of 2017! As You Begin Your Next Chapter Please Keep This in Mind

To this year’s graduates, congratulations on your achievements and best wishes on your future endeavors! -->

Preparing for Your Summer Road Trip

Packing up for a road trip this summer? The checklist below may help to keep -->

Staggering Number of Construction Site Fatalities Continues to Grow

In the U.S. more than 900 construction workers were killed in 2015 alone*. While the -->

Driveway Safety Information for Parents

Safekids.org reports more than nine thousand children are treated each year in emergency rooms for -->

Handling Nursing Home Cases with Care and Professionalism

Having handled numerous nursing home abuse and neglect cases, we understand the importance of ensuring not -->

Did You Know June is National Safety Month?

Every year hundreds of thousands of people die as a result of unintentional injuries, and -->

Dry Drowning: Important Information for Parents

On June 3rd a four-year-old boy tragically died after suffering symptoms of dry drowning. The -->

Talking Safety

In a recent article the National Safety Council explores the challenges of openly and effectively -->

ANOTHER VSG SUCCESS STORY! VETERAN AWARDED $62,000 IN RETRO BENEFITS

Our Veterans’ Services Group (VSG) has done another exemplary job for a deserving veteran.  The -->

Schenectady County Company Fined After Fatal Explosion

Last October two asphalt workers were killed on the job in a flash fire/explosion. A -->

Tips to Remember When Suing a Retail Store for Injuries

Sometimes a little retail therapy is the perfect antidote to a dreary day. When we’re -->

Rideshare Services Will Soon Be Available Upstate: Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein Helps to Prepare Attorneys

Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies were recently authorized to provide services starting.  This brings -->

Falling Snow or Ice Could Lead to Premises Liability

Slip and fall accidents become more common during the winter months. When winter begins, falls -->

Should I Hire a Lawyer for my Slip and Fall Injury Case?

Slip and fall accidents occur when parking lots are icy, sidewalks are uneven, and floors -->

Injuries Due to Sporting Goods Store Negligence

The American Medical Association, and almost all medical professionals, will tell you that it’s imperative -->

Barbara Bedell: Incomplete press releases tend to pile up

As with many things in our lives, it’s either feast or famine with press releases -->

Eating Disorders as a Result of Military Sexual Trauma in Veterans

Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST) are at higher risk for post-deployment eating disorders -->