Category Archives: NY Personal Injury

Dos and Don’ts for Avoiding and Coping With Accidental Falls

Accidental falls are one of the most common types of accidental injuries seen by hospitals -->

Pedestrian Knockdown on Newburgh’s Broadway Street

On February 26th a woman was severely injured when a vehicle struck her in the -->

Orange County Men Severely Injured in Mechanicstown Explosion

An explosion at an Orange County business cost two young workers parts of their legs -->

Blaze Claims Albany Co. Family Home in the Blink of an Eye

A family of five woke to a terrifying scene in the early morning hours of -->

Family of Dog Bite Victim Shares Their Experience With Finkelstein & Partners Legal Team

Being attacked by a dog can cause severe physical and emotional anguish, those victimized are -->

Guilty Pleas in Mohawk Valley Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect Case

On January 4th Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that accused members a New York -->

Drones in Albany Co. and Beyond

In mid December the Albany County Legislature held a public hearing to discuss the usage -->

Fatal Pedestrian Knockdown in Rensselaer Under Investigation

Police have yet to determine the cause of a fatal pedestrian knockdown on the Columbia -->

Still considering purchasing a hoverboard? Make sure your idea does not blow up.

Hoverboards, which are essentially scooters that operate with two motorized wheels have gained immense popularity -->

Attention Saratoga Springs Residents: Police Seeking Witnesses in Bike/SUV Collision

Saratoga Springs, NY:  On Friday, December 12th first responders came to the aide of a -->

Dutchess County Native Tragically Killed in Pedestrian Knockdown

Wappingers Falls, New York- The Dutchess County community is mourning the death of a Wappingers -->

Newburgh, Middletown and Other Orange County Pedestrians and Drivers Urged to Take Caution after Multiple Pedestrian Knockdowns

The Time’s Herald-Record, a local news source, recently released and article urging pedestrians and drivers -->

Kingston Teen Struck and Killed by CSX Train

Ulster, New York – On Friday, November 13th a Kingston man tragically died after being -->

Vermont Train Crash Still Raising Safety Concerns

In early October an Amtrak Passenger Train derailed outside of Northfield, Vermont. Thankfully there were no fatalities, however 6 -->

House Parties and Liability

An upstate New York party made headlines in early October, 2015 when reports surfaced there -->

Poughkeepsie Kitchen Fire Displaces Roughly 120 Residents

Authorities have deemed the kitchen fire that displaced over a hundred Poughkeepsie, NY residents “accidental.” -->

Putting an End to Forced Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses

Placing an elderly loved one in a nursing home is often a stressful process, both -->

What to Do When You Feel Unsafe At Work

In 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) was passed to prevent serious -->

Asbestos Found in Children’s Toys

An advocacy group has reported traces of asbestos in children’s crayons and toy crime lab -->

Woman Crashes into Hotel Room, Charged with DWI

Early Saturday morning, on July 12, 2015, a Perinton woman crashed her car into a Henrietta -->

Young Child Dies in Farm Accident

Authorities are still investigating the tragic accident that claimed the life of a 5 year -->