Back to school is underway and families are getting back into the daily routine of dropping kids off at school and getting them to and from after school activities. Parents feel confident with the safety of their vehicles since they do countless hours of research looking for the best safety features to keep their family -->
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Aug
Aug
The American Humane organization recommends the following safety tips for keeping your pets healthy and happy during summer months: Never leave your dog in parked car; the temperature inside of a vehicle can quickly become unbearable, even on cool summer days. It is against the law to leave your pet unattended in a hot car -->
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Aug
Aug
On a warm Friday afternoon in June, 2019 police responded to a horrific scene on a New Hampshire highway. A pickup driver crossed over a double yellow line, killing seven motorcyclists and injuring three others. The victims of the crash were members Marine Jarhead, a New England motorcycle club dedicated to supporting veterans’ causes. The -->
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Aug
Aug
New York seems to flourish in the summer and fall months between wedding season, tourism, and locals taking advantage of the many sites worth seeing through the state. Due to tragic events that occurred in 2018, officials and safety advocates are urging lawmakers to take crucial steps to prevent catastrophic injuries. The state Senate approved -->
Blog, Personal injury
Another Distracted Driver Held Accountable, Finkelstein & Partners Client Recovers $910,000 Settlement
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Jul
Jul
Our client suffered painful injuries after he was struck by a distracted driver, and was never able to return to work. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys were able to collect the full $500,000 of insurance from the distracted driver, and on top of that collected …read more.
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Jun
Jun
Many drivers are far more relaxed traveling down a backroad than on busy highways like the Thruway, Route 84 and 17K, but did you know rural roads are actually more dangerous than urban roads? fp-country-road.jpg Speed plays a significant role in rural road crashes, in fact more than half of all annual crash deaths occur -->
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Jun
Jun
Read More… On June 13th, Managing Partner Andrew Finkelstein was a guest on WRGB CBS 6 live news at noon. We thank our partner for giving us the opportunity to speak about public safety issues such as motorcycle safety.
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Jun
Jun
ATV safety has become a growing concern in recent years, especially in Upstate New York. Open roads, remote neighborhoods, and the wide-stretching terrain found throughout Upstate New York tends to attract ATV riders from all over the Northeast. While riding an ATV can be a safe, enjoyable activity, it can also be extremely dangerous. You’ll -->
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May
May
Startling information published regarding Hudson Valley nursing home facilities. Although many nursing homes provide excellent care, abuse and neglect of nursing home residents is a common occurrence. The task of a nursing home is to look after vulnerable individuals with complex physical and cognitive needs on a 24-hour basis. It is vital for these facilities to ensure -->
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May
May
Some drivers believe the speed limit does not apply to them. They seem to forget speed limits are put in place to protect drivers and pedestrians from serious injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, in 2017 speeding killed 9,717 people, accounting for more than a quarter (26%) of all traffic fatalities that year. -->