Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners
Do Lawyers Take Cases They Can’t Win?
The initial case evaluation serves two purposes: The firm reviews your case to see if -->
Apr
Do Jaywalkers Have the Right of Way?
When you’re involved in a pedestrian accident, it’s important to know your rights and what -->
Apr
Do I Have the Right to Refuse the Insurance Company’s Offer?
If an insurance company offers to settle your accident or injury claim, you have the -->
Apr
Do I Call My Insurance Company if the Accident Wasn’t My Fault?
You may have questions about your next steps when you have a car accident. Do -->
Apr
Can a Pedestrian Be At Fault for a Car Accident?
Every state has traffic laws that control how a person drives their car and laws -->
Apr
Child Safety: Preventing Window Falls
As a parent or caregiver, one of the most important things you can do to -->
Apr
Common Types of Injuries and How They May Affect You
Following an accident resulting in injury, many people struggle to figure out what to do -->
Mar
Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Most Often Occur?
When pedestrian accidents occur, they can lead to devastating injuries. Albany has several areas where -->
Mar
How to Collect Evidence After a Drunk Driving Car Accident
Many people believe that if you are injured in an accident caused by a drunk -->
Mar
How Long Do Pedestrian Accident Claims Take to Settle?
According to NHTSA, more than 6,000 people die in pedestrian accidents yearly. Thousands more suffer -->
Mar
How Long After an Accident Can You Claim Injury?
Whether your accident occurred a week ago or a year ago, the day it happened -->
Mar
How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help Me File an Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claim?
Many people believe they only need a car accident lawyer to assist them with a -->
Mar
Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-of-Way?
There is a common belief that pedestrians always have the right-of-way. In truth, they often -->
Mar
What Happens in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Navigating a car accident can overwhelm you, especially when considering the additional complexities of pursuing -->
Feb
How Often Do Car Accident Claims Go to Court?
Most car accident cases settle during negotiations, but there are instances when these cases go -->
Feb
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for a Car Accident?
A pre-determined, mutually agreed-upon percentage of the final court award or insurance settlement. Dealing with -->
Feb
Getting Into a Car Accident in a Friend’s Car: Who Is Liable? The Car Owner or the Driver?
Some car accidents may involve vehicles with drivers who don’t own them. Often, vehicle owners -->
Feb
TOP VETERAN RESOURCES FROM 2022
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) sends out weekly newsletters to Veterans and their families. -->
Feb
Why Do I Need a Lawyer if I Just Suffered a Concussion?
Have you ever heard someone say, “it’s just a concussion” after an accident? Concussion has -->
Feb
When to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident
After a car accident, those involved are often encouraged by well-meaning family and friends to -->
Feb
Did You Get Hurt or Lose a Loved One Because of a Metro-North or MTA Train Accident?
New York’s Metro-North and MTA trains and subways service millions of commuters around the city -->
Feb