Recent Blog Posts
New York Department of Health (DOH) Criticized for Lack of Oversight Over Nursing Homes
New York’s Department of Health (DOH) recently appointed a receiver to take over two nursing homes in Buffalo after poor ratings and numerous complaints. In one case, suspicious resident deaths led to a police investigation. Two weeks earlier, the DOH put a different home under conservatorship. According to recent reports, the homes were the… Read More »
Bicyclist Injured in Ulster County Crash
A recent accident in the Ulster County town of Boiceville has left a cyclist injured. Learn about this crash and the common type of accident that felled the cyclist below, and contact a skilled Hudson Valley bicyclist accident lawyer if you’ve been injured in a crash. The local crash occurred on a weekday afternoon… Read More »
Hudson Valley Law Firm Honored for Excellence and Community Service!
Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner, & Martuscello, will be honored on Nov. 15th at the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley reception, to be held at the Stone Hedge Restaurant in West Park. Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner, & Martuscello, LLP, a pillar of the Hudson Valley community since 1870, is being honored as a Champion of Justice… Read More »
I’ve Filed for Divorce—Can I Start Dating Now?
When your marriage is ending, you may feel a sense of excitement about the world of dating and new relationship possibilities that are opening up to you. There’s a good chance that you’ve been unhappy in your relationship for a long time if you’re opting to divorce. You may be eager to look for… Read More »
Drunk, Drugged Hudson Valley Driver Injures 2 In Crash
A Hudson Valley man was recently arrested after crashing into another car in the town of Plattekill, injuring the second car’s occupants. In addition to possible criminal penalties, drunk or drugged drivers who cause accidents that injure other motorists can face significant civil damages. Continue reading for more about the accident, and contact a… Read More »
More Recent Construction Site Injuries Part of Continuing Trend in New York
Several construction workers have been injured or killed as part of an alarming trend of unsafe working conditions for New York construction workers in recent years. Read on to learn about the accidents, and contact an experienced New York construction site accident attorney if you have additional questions. Several injured, one dead, in New… Read More »
Making Commercial Trucks Safer with Automation
Large commercial trucks can be very challenging to maneuver through busy highways and city streets, even under ideal circumstances. When distractions, weather, or simple negligence factor in, the risk of a crash involving a large truck rises even higher. Increasingly, safety researchers are suggesting that, if more large trucks used automation and the crash-avoidance… Read More »
Local City Planner Killed in Tree Trimming Accident
A Saugerties man who served as a planner for multiple towns in Ulster County and who was otherwise involved in the community has died. Tragically, the man was fatally injured when struck by a falling tree branch cut by tree trimmers. Learn more about the case below, and contact a seasoned Kingston personal injury… Read More »
Hundreds of Doctors Fleeing from Medical Board Sanctions in One State to Practice Freely in Others
According to the results of a yearlong investigation by MedPage Today and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the current national database that houses complaints against medical practitioners is extremely faulty–to the point that hundreds of doctors facing sanctions in one state may have simply fled across state lines to avoid punishment and continue practicing elsewhere…. Read More »
Hundreds of Malpractice Lawsuits against Local Surgeon Settled for $45 Million
A surgeon who spent years working in the Hudson Valley and who was sentenced to over four years in prison became the subject of hundreds of medical malpractice lawsuits by local residents who were the subject of sometimes-fraudulent or botched surgeries. Recently, lawyers for the victims and for the insurance companies who will cover… Read More »