Gash & Associates, P.C.

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Elder Law

Chemical restraints in a nursing home? They could be abusive

You left your loved one in a nursing home believing that they’d get the right care. You checked in regularly, and everything seemed to be ...
Personal Injury

Construction leads to 1 out of every 5 worker fatalities

If you want to know why the construction industry has such a reputation for being dangerous, look no further than the annual deaths. When you ...
Personal Injury

How pedestrians and cyclists can stay safe on New York roads

With warmer weather comes the desire to get out and be more active. For many people across New York, walking and bicycling will be simple ...
Personal Injury

Traffic is down, but speeding is going up (and up)

The streets are remarkably empty right now — which is making motor vehicle accident rates fall. At the same time, the type of accident you ...
Personal Injury

How can cyclists and motor vehicles safely share New York roads?

As the weather warms, more and more people will head out onto New York streets on bicycles. Many people may choose to bike just for ...
Elder Law

Loneliness can lead to challenges for nursing home residents

Many nursing homes have programs that help keep the residents active and engaged with others. Unfortunately, there are times when residents might be unable to ...
Personal Injury

Driving distraction actually comes in many different forms

Most people will readily acknowledge distracted driving as a dangerous activity. However, quite a few people restrict their definition of distracted driving to only include ...
Personal Injury

Ways to stay safe while traveling through a construction zone

You’re on the highway, and up ahead, you see an orange sign that reads, “CONSTRUCTION NEXT 12 MILES.” Don’t panic, but know there are a ...
Medical Malpractice

The 3 most common surgical errors that should never happen

Some medical mistakes are the result of a strange confluence of events that an individual physician or surgeon may have no control over. For example, ...
Medical Malpractice

Nurses’ 12-hour shifts can lead to errors in patient care

Many nurses at hospitals, care facilities and other medical centers across the country often work long shifts, which can result in serious consequences for patients. ...