Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

Fairway Market recalls its Brand Raw Hazelnuts due to Possible Salmonella Contamination.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Fairway market is recalling its brand -->

Drug Resistant Bacteria Linked to Hard-to-Clean Medical Scopes.

Health care providers have been warned that difficult-to-clean medical scopes that are inserted down the -->

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Held Accountable for Not Following Own Safety Protocol: Franklin County Jury Rules in Favor of Finkelstein & Partners’ Client in Personal Injury Case.

A jury found Plattsburgh-based Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital negligent and awarded $485,000 to our client -->

Food Safety: How to Reduce your Risk of Listeria.

There have been multiple recent news reports of food recalls due to possible contamination of -->

It was meant to reduce wait times, but veterans say new choice cards are causing more problems

The Washington Post: By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux: Veterans and some VA doctors say that the new “choice -->

New rules on narcotic painkillers cause grief for veterans and VA

By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, The Washtington Post: New federal rules that make it harder to get -->

Veterans in Congress Bring Rare Perspective to Authorizing War

The New York Times: by Ashley Parker and Jeremy W. Peters: Veterans of the wars in -->

No, the VA has not fired 60 people for manipulating wait-time data

The Washington Post, by, Michelle Ye Hee Lee: “Nine hundred people have been fired since -->

Tips For Safety In Train Emergencies Provided by Metro North

The February 3rd Metro-North train crash reminds us all to keep safety at the forefront -->

NY Child Car Seat Safety Guide: When to Move from Car Seat to Booster to Seat Belt

Choosing the right restraint system at every stage of your child’s growth is one of -->

Your Herbal Supplements May Be a Danger to Your Health!

An investigation by Attorney General Erik T. Schneiderman revealed that herbal supplements being sold at -->

Veterans courts soaring in demand as teams of volunteers seek to help military defendants

By John Sharp. AL.com:  The numbers of veterans’ courts have exploded in recent years. Last -->

Veterans urged to show up for VES exams

American Legion:  Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) has been awarded contracts with the Veterans Benefits Administration -->

VA Secretary Attempts to Change Culture, Combat Critics

US News.  By Astrid Goh and Tara Longardner: Six months after taking over as Secretary -->

Obama Signs Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill

ABC News: By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press Acknowledging the struggles of the nation’s veterans, President -->

Four Car Care Tips for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather conditions can wreck havoc on your car and your day if proper precautions -->

7 Safe-Driving Apps for Teen Drivers and Parents

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. Drive safely by downloading one -->

Massive Food Recall Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergens

A massive food recall involving peanut contamination is being called the most widespread series of -->

Metro-North Sees Increase in Crime in 2014

In 2014, 153 major felonies on trains and railroad property were reported to the Metropolitan -->

Space Heater Safety in the Workplace

Are you using space heaters in the workplace because it’s always freezing in your office? -->

How to Prepare for a Winter Storm

As we navigate the various seasons, it’s always wise to be prepared for unexpected situations -->