Basch Keegan & Spada Personal Injury Lawyers Work Together For $775,000 RSD Lawsuit Settlement
What is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome? The personal injury lawyers at Basch Keegan & Spada handle hundreds of car accident cases every year. The severity of injuries can vary from minor soft-tissue strains to serious, life-threatening injuries or conditions such as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Syndrome, also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Causalgia. Sometimes the complexity of […]
Erin Andrews – Privacy & Emotional Distress
A Nashville jury awarded sportscaster Erin Andrews over $50 million dollars for emotional distress and a violation of privacy rights. The lawsuit was against the Marriott Hotel chain and Ms. Andrew’s stalker. The stalker had specifically requested the Marriott allow him to stay in a room adjacent to Ms. Andrew’s, from where he secretly videotaped her […]
Spada Wins Injury Case Appeal, Causes Outrage in the Community
In a recent article, The Kingston Daily Freeman has reported that “A state appeals court has ruled an injury lawsuit filed against the Kingston YMCA… can proceed…for damages related to a fall [the plaintiff] took in the facility’s parking lot.” The reporter states that this has caused some outrage in the community primarily because: The YMCA is […]
Q&A: Fall at a Federal Building – Is There a Basis for a Lawsuit?
Question: Last Thursday I fell at a federal building in Kingston, NY. I didn’t break any bones but I got quite sick. I have a large bruise on my right arm my knee right is painful. My back is hurting again. In the past, I suffered from sciatica. I bumped my head on the right […]
Basch Keegan & Spada Wins Appeals and Client Gets Paid!
KINGSTON, NY – Attorney Derek Spada won’t quit until his clients get what they deserve! An Ulster County woman was injured when stepping down from an excessively high step in her apartment building. The step violated several building codes, which the landlord neglected to fix. The case was initially dismissed by the trial court judge, but that didn’t stop Derek Spada who is known […]
Q&A: What Should I Do if I Slip and Fall Over Debris Left Out on Private Property and Broke My Wrist?
Slip and fall cases are common, especially during the winter months in the New York Hudson Valley area. From the moment an incident happens – that is the time to do some simple things to ensure that your injuries, the site of the accident, and witness information are well documented. In addition, it needs to be reported properly. It is unfortunate […]
What to Expect from a Personal Injury Lawsuit
After you’re injured in an accident, such as in a slip and fall on a poorly-maintained business, or in a crash with a negligent driver, you may be sure that someone else owes you money for your expenses, but you may not be sure how to initiate the recovery process. Several important steps that set […]
Tire Blowouts Can Lead to Car Crashes: Prevention Tips
Preventing Tire Blowouts Tire blowouts are one of the leading causes of car accidents, causing approximately 11,000 accidents each year. There are a couple of things outside of your control such as tire design or manufacturing defects, but the majority of the time, you can take steps to prevent blowouts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has […]
Injuries Caused by Airbags
If you’ve been behind the wheel when your car’s airbag has deployed, you may have been surprised by the force with which it occurred. Many individuals have incurred serious injuries from the safety device that would not have resulted from the accident itself. If you believe you may have incurred injuries from your airbag, read on to […]
Change in Large Truck Weight Restrictions Debated by Congress
A bill introduced by Wisconsin congressman Rep. Reid Ribble would change the federal weight limit for large trucks, from the current limit of 80,000 lbs. up to 91,000 lbs. for trucks that install a sixth axle. While members of the trucking industry and a number of industries heavily affected by transportation costs are in support […]