Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics: Get the Facts

The NYSDMC released statistical data in regards to motor vehicle accidents in New York State. -->

Early School Start Means More Crashes for Teens, According to Study

Teen drivers who sleep in are involved in fewer car crashes, according to a study. -->

Thanksgiving Day Fires: Statistics and Safety Tips

Get the Facts • Cooking is the leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day -->

Does Your Family Have a Winter Home Emergency Kit?

Winter is approaching and you likely have all sorts of things in your home right -->

Mr. Finkelstein Teaches Breakout Session at Annual Business Boot Camp at Brooklyn Law School

January 15, 2015: BUSINESS BOOT CAMP: Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein will be teaching an informal -->

Six Cold Weather Safety Tips

Winter is near! Here are seven safety tips to help you prepare for and stay -->

RECALL: Defective Airbags in Cars Including Honda

Back in September, Honda recalled 14 million of their cars made by the Japanese part -->

The Light Bulb That Keeps Your Home Safe

What if a light bulb could trick thieves into believing you are home? BeOn Home -->

V.A. Creates Plans to Consolidate Services

By Richard A. Oppel, Jr.: The New York Times: The Department of Veterans Affairs announced -->

VA calls for more money for patient care

The Hill:  By Martin Matishak – The Veterans Affairs Department says the $16.3 billion lawmakers -->

HOSPITAL HORROR: VA patients treated with bogus medical equipment, supplies

By Jim McElhatton – The Washington Times -Unauthorized and potentially counterfeit, dangerous surgical devices and -->

Robert McDonald Announces Massive VA Health Overhaul

By Kimberly Leonard, US News & World Report:  The chief of the Veterans Affairs Department -->

New Changes to the Distracted Driving Laws in New York State

NYS has recently made changes to the distracted driving laws: On November 1, 2014, the following changes -->

Protecting Your Kids from Burns and Scalds this Thanksgiving

It’s almost Thanksgiving! That means lots of cooking for your family and loved ones. Keep -->

Despite December 2013 Metro-North Derailment, Commuters Still Not Worried

Following the December 2013 fatal Metro-North derailment, there has been a lot of talk in -->

Steps to Avoiding a Slip and Fall

Preventing a fall that can result in serious injuries and even death is not only -->

The Number of Older Americans Who Fall and Suffer Serious Injuries is Soaring

As Americans age and people live longer with bad health conditions, the number of older -->

Victims of Toxic Chemicals Fight for Benefits From VA

MSN News by Mike Magner: Veterans who were exposed to toxic contaminants during their service -->

Younger veterans heading to Congress in bigger numbers

The Navy Times, by Leo Shane III:  Next year’s Congress will boast the largest class -->

Joni Ernst: First Female Combat Vet in Senate

By Daniel Wiser, The Washington Free Beacon: Republican Joni Ernst became the first woman from Iowa -->

Tom Cotton First Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet Elected to U.S. Senate

Associated Press, By Charles Babington:  Veteran Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas lost his seat -->