How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in Ulster County, NY
If you’ve been injured in an accident, choosing the right personal injury lawyer in Ulster County can make a big difference in your recovery – both physically and financially. Whether you were hurt in a car crash on Route 9W, slipped and fell at a local business in Kingston, or suffered a dog bite while walking in […]
Derek Spada Strikes Again by Winning Two Appeals in Two Weeks
Derek J. Spada handles all the appeals for the firm. He writes the appellate briefs and argues each case before a panel of judges in the appeals court. Derek has won more than 75 appeals in his career and can add two more to that number as he just won two appeals in two weeks. Both […]
New Coronavirus Safety Guidelines at Basch Keegan & Spada for Our Reopening
It is with much excitement that our legal team from Basch Keegan & Spada, LLP in Kingston can announce that we have reopened our law office doors to our community! After months of being in lockdown, businesses in New York are getting the green light to return to a regularly scheduled workday and office environment, […]
John DeGasperis on Radio Kingston’s La Voz
On October 23, 2019, Basch and Keegan partner John A. Degasperis appeared on Radio Kingston’s La Voz, a radio show focused on Kingston’s Latinx community. Together with La Voz host Mariel Fiori, John addressed common questions and concerns about personal injury law, providing a concise overview of how personal injury lawsuits work in the process. Some of the discussion focused […]
How Birth Injuries Differ From Birth Defects
January is “Birth Defect Awareness Month.” We previously covered this topic in an earlier blog post. We wanted to use this opportunity to bring to light another devastating epidemic in our country: birth injury. It is easy to be confused by the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect. While both are devastating, they […]
Birth Defect Awareness Month
January is “Birth Defect Awareness” month. This is a good time to discuss the sensitive topic of birth defects. It is estimated that 150,000 children are born each year with birth defects. Their parents will blame themselves for their child’s condition but this guilt is often misplaced. Many birth defects are due to rare genetic disorders, […]
Handling Accidents Correctly. Would You Know What to Do?
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, to even the most careful person. Most people are in shock if they have witnessed an accident or are victims themselves and may be at a loss for how to handle the situation. Would you know what to do if you or a loved one were injured? Basch and Keegan […]
3 Most Important Steps to Take If You Slip & Fall on Ice This Winter
Ice and snow are common this time of year in Upstate New York. These winter conditions are the main causes of slip and fall accidents during winter months. According to the lawyers at Basch Keegan & Spada, most slip-and-fall accidents are preventable and they occur because the property owner acts negligently. Within the first month of the […]
Dos and Don’ts: Social Media Use During Your Lawsuit
As soon as a lawsuit is filed, the defense will be scouring the internet for evidence to use against you. They will look for your social media pages and those of your friends, family, and coworkers. They will try to find unfavorable photos or posts where you are tagged, perhaps unknowingly. The defense will even […]
8 Motorcycle Safety Tips for Beginner Riders
You just received your motorcycle license – congrats! Riding on the open road on your new bike can be exhilarating, freeing, and even relaxing. However, it can also be extremely dangerous to newbies and life-threatening if the proper precautions aren’t taken. As a new rider, you know that you should always wear the proper gear, […]