I was always proud to drive a school bus in Dutchess County and I loved the kids. Everything changed when I was driving a school bus for Pawling Central School District one day waiting to turn and was rear ended by a truck driver who wasn’t paying attention. At first I hired a local lawyer who referred me to a Poughkeepsie accident lawyer. This lawyer tried to get me to settle but I knew I should get more. I couldn’t work anymore. As my injuries got worse and I needed multiple surgeries and was still unable to work, I knew I needed a big firm to take on the insurance company. The best thing I did was hire Finkelstein & Partners to take over my case instead of the Poughkeepsie solo lawyer I had because Finkelstein & Partners could fight the insurance company. After the diligence and attention given by my attorney Brian Acard and his team (special thanks to Lynn Cohen-Plass); in the end, they were able to settle my case for more, almost three times what the first lawyer wanted me to take. Definitely call Finkelstein & Partners if you have a serious injury. They will take great care of you.
Immensely Grateful,
Patrick A.