Recent Entries

• Ski Accidents in Albany, NY

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP March 7, 2018
  The feeling of skiing down a mountain on a beautiful, sunny day in the Albany area is one of the best things to do in the winter. However, falling and being seriously injured happens all the time in this kind of sport. If you become seriously injured while at a ski resort, your legal rights are depe...

• Culture Change and Nursing Homes

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP March 6, 2018
  Culture change, also called person-centered care or resident-directed care, is a newer model of care for nursing home residents. Long-term care is usually applied in nursing home facilities under the medical model. The person-centered care model attempts to nurture and provide for the humanity of th...

• Proving a Nursing Home Abuse Case

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP March 1, 2018
  Nursing home abuse and neglect is an important issue. It can leave emotional, mental and physical scars on its victims. Unfortunately, the average time between government inspections of a facility and any fines or penalties imposed on that facility for violations and complaints has gone from si...

• Technology Can Help Your Car Accident Case

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 27, 2018
  The use of vehicle technology has rapidly expanded in recent years. There are technologies which were unavailable a few years ago that can now help determine who is liable for a motor vehicle involved accident. Modern technology can assist injured individuals in proving that another driver was at fa...

• How to Choose the Right Nursing Home?

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 23, 2018
    Placing a loved one in a nursing home facility is never easy. When a decision has been reached to place him or her in a facility, finding the right nursing home is the next difficult decision. You want to choose one that will ensure the health and happiness of your loved one. The right facil...

• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 22, 2018
  Physical abuse in nursing home facilities is defined as the use of force against a person that results in physical pain, injury or impairment. Besides physical assault such as pushing, shoving and hitting, it also includes the inappropriate use of restraints and drugs, as well as confinement. The r...

• What to Do if You Are in a Motor Vehicle Accident

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 19, 2018
  Being in a motor vehicle accident can be a frightening and traumatic event. As in all life events that happen without warning, the most important tip is to stay calm and assess what is going on around you. If there are injuries, no matter how small, call 911 first. Many soft tissue injuries, as well...

• Liability and Safety Issues in Self-Driving Cars

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 15, 2018
  Self-driving cars, also called autonomous vehicles (AVs), are on the way to becoming more common on our streets. They can potentially reduce the incidence of crashes, thereby saving lives. Since they are a new phenomenon, there are many unanswered questions relating to liability and safety issues. T...

• Proving Negligence in a Hospital Malpractice Claim

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 12, 2018
  Medical malpractice is a term describing what happens if a doctor, healthcare professional, health care facility, or hospital fails to provide care for an individual in accordance with the accepted standards of the medical profession and that individual becomes injured or ill as a result. Accordingl...

• Avoiding a Fire during the Winter Months

  by Finkelstein & Partners, LLP February 2, 2018
  For many New Yorkers, space heaters are a popular and effective way to beat the cold during the frigid winter months but, if used improperly, can easily become a fire risk. According to the National Fire Protection Association even though only 32% of home heating-related fires are started by a space...