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Tennessee Aviation Attorney Weighs in on White County Plane Crash Investigation

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Aviation attorney Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group emphasizes the need for further investigation before determining the cause of a fatal plane crash in White County, Tennessee.

On April 26, at approximately 11:47 a.m. local time, a Mooney M20TN Acclaim traveling from Alabaster-Shelby County Airport in Alabama to Sparta-Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Tennessee tragically crashed near Almyra Road. All three individuals on board lost their lives.

Federal authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have launched an inquiry into the incident.

“It’s too early to determine the exact cause of the crash,” says Williams. “Investigators will assess factors such as pilot error and potential mechanical issues that may have occurred during descent. A full analysis will take time.”

Williams brings extensive expertise to aviation-related legal matters. He is the past chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section and a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee within the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Additionally, he is a former president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

 

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With offices in downtown Nashville and Lebanon’s historic town square, Keith Williams Law Group advocates for clients seeking maximum compensation for injuries sustained in various accidents, including aviation incidents, car crashes, trucking accidents, defective products, and highway work zone collisions. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

 

Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Comments on Small Plane Crash in Upstate New York

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — With the recent rash of small plane crashes that have occurred — the most recent one in upstate New York — Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group says that these private plane operators should take a more proactive approach to caring for their aircraft and checking for anything out of the ordinary. As for the most recent crash, Mr. Williams says it is too early to tell what happened.

On April 12, 2025 at approximately 12:06 p.m., a twin-engine, Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 transport plane left Westchester County Airport headed towards Columbia County Airport in Copake, New York, when it crashed into a field near Two Town Road, killing all six aboard. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the pilot — who was not identified — overshot the runway. The air traffic controller tried three times to contact him and let him know of a low altitude alert, but was unsuccessful, the NTSB said.

The pilot, according to the NTSB, was very young and had his pilot’s license for a few years. The pilot had to rely on the instruments to navigate the aircraft which featured state-of-the-art avionics. The agency also noted the visibility worsened as the pilot approached their destination.

“It is difficult to determine at this time how much of it was pilot error,” Mr. Williams says. “Although this pilot had their license for a few years, it is hard to know if they had the experience to carry that many people onboard. So far, it looks like the plane was intact before the crash, so mechanical failure may not have played a role.”

In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, and he is a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Renowned Employment Law Attorney and Author Comments on Starbucks’ New Dress Code for Its Baristas

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Attorney Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer®,” author of his latest book “FIRED! Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You’re Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit,” and host of the podcast “Know Your Job Rights with Attorney Steven Sack,” says Starbucks might have gone too far on its new dress code policy.

The company announced that, beginning May 15, all baristas must wear a solid black T-shirt and blue or black denim pants or khakis as part of their outfit. The shirts can be long- or short-sleeved and can be collared or uncollared. Starbucks said it will offer two free T-shirts to each employee.

The purpose for the new dress code, according to the company, was to make the green aprons more prominent and provide its customers with “a more consistent coffeehouse experience” while employees “can focus on what matters most, crafting great beverages and fostering connections with customers.”

The unionized members known as Starbucks Workers United expressed their opposition to the dress code and said they will not comply until a labor agreement is reached. According to the union, they already negotiated a possible agreement on the dress code.

“Sometimes, there are good reasons to have a dress code at work,” Mr. Sack says. “People already know what they are going to wear, nobody will be distracted by someone else’s outfit that may be controversial or provocative and, in many cases, it can be seen as a team or morale builder. But companies can overstep their bounds when it comes to establishing a dress code. Some workers might not have the money to pay for their new work outfits. The worker could negotiate with the company for an allowance that would help them buy the clothes they need.”

For more information, call (917) 371-8000 or visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

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About Steven Mitchell Sack

Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer®,” has been enforcing the workplace rights of employees, executives, and sales representatives for more than 44 years. He is a practicing labor and employment attorney, author of 20 books, a lecturer, syndicated radio talk show host, and host of the podcast “Know Your Job Rights with Attorney Steven Sack.” With attorney Scott A. Lucas, he obtained a $6.2 million jury verdict in 2015 on behalf of three pregnant employees and a favorable New York Court of Appeals decision for a group of waiters who were denied their fair share of tips that a caterer withheld. For more information, visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.                                                                                                         

Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Comments on Helicopter Crash in New York’s Hudson River

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group says that private helicopter operators should be more diligent in inspecting their machines before renting them out to tourists. He says that many of these companies are too quick to offer rides to unsuspecting passengers who may not know how safe these helicopters are.

On April 10, a family from Spain was riding in a Bell 206 helicopter operated by New York Helicopters when, as they flew over the Hudson River, parts of the helicopter fell off and into the water. The Bell 206 fell upside down in the water, killing all six people, including the pilot. Witnesses said the tail and main rotor fell off, while others saw smoke coming out of the helicopter.

At least 38 people have been killed in helicopter crashes in New York City since 1977, according to the Associated Press. The last such tragedy over the Hudson River occurred in 2009, when a helicopter carrying a group of Italian tourists collided with a private plane. Nine people died.

“These private helicopter companies must be able to keep the passengers’ safety top of mind before renting them out,” Mr. Williams says. “There is no reason why they cannot take the time to make sure everything is working on these machines. A few moments of proper maintenance could have meant six fewer deaths.”

In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, and he is a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, highway work zone accidents, defective products, and trucker broker negligence. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

NY Road Safety Advocate and Personal Injury Attorney Says State Should Take More Proactive Approach to Enforcing the Speed Limit

Soon after a woman and her two children were hit and killed by a motorist who was apparently driving over the speed limit, elected officials are calling for a bill to be passed that would place speed-limiting technology on the vehicles of those who continually break the law. Ira Slavit, Partner, Levine & Slavit PLLC, a road safety advocate and a personal injury attorney, says that, had the state passed the bill earlier this year, this tragedy might not have happened.

On March 29, a woman was walking down a street in Brooklyn with her son and two daughters when another woman — who was allegedly speeding — hit another car, causing her vehicle to flip over. The car hit and killed the mother and her two daughters; her son was hospitalized.

The woman driving the car was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault. She was allegedly driving with a suspended license. In addition, she compiled 21 speeding tickets over a two-year period, as well as six red-light camera violations in six months and over 70 other violations in two years

Back in January, New York State Assemblymember Emma Gallagher and State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill that would place speed-limiting devices on drivers who have six or more tickets or eleven points on their license. The technology would prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit.

“The speed-limiting device is a great idea, but I don’t know why the state didn’t even consider it,” Mr. Slavit says. “Had they passed this bill and let the governor sign it into law, this incident would not have happened. Our elected officials should take a proactive approach to dangerous driving, rather than wait until a tragedy like this happens again.”

For more information on Levine & Slavit, visit www.newyorkinjuries.com.

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About Levine & Slavit PLLC

Levine & Slavit PLLC is a third-generation personal injury firm serving Long Island and the greater New York City area. Its attorneys handle cases such as auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death and products lability. The firm strives to obtain just recovery for its personal injury clients, whether for long-term or short-term needs, and works hard to ensure that its clients are not burdened with costly medical bills as a result of someone else’s action or inaction. For more information, visit www.newyorkinjuries.com.

David J. Lorber Says Families Should Seek Legal Guidance on What Is Best for Aging Loved Ones in Terms of Their Care

SETAUKET, NEW YORK — As loved ones age, family members must decide what is the best form of care they should receive. Those who want to let them live in their own homes might be shocked at the price tag for a homemaker or a home health aide. Assisted living and nursing homes provide other living options, but some family members may object to moving their loved one out of the house.

 

Attorney David J. Lorber of David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC says deciding what care their loved ones should get is not easy, which is why they should meet with an elder law or guardianship attorney to help make these tough decisions.

 

According to the Cost of Care Survey by Genworth and CareScout, in 2024, median in-home care costs were $77,792 a year. While that is a 3% decrease in price for a home health aide compared to the previous year, the cost of homemaker services was up 26%. Nursing home costs saw a rise of 5% last year, with residents paying $176,660 annually for a semi-private room and $186,698 a year for a private room.

 

When it comes to costs, community and assisted living is the most affordable option. The price of being in an assisted living community is $75,600 a year — up 8%, according to Genworth and CareScout. Although adult day health care costs went up by 50%, it is still manageable at an annual cost of only $41,080.

 

“Family members need to have a serious conversation about what type of care their loved one needs and whether they can afford it,” Mr. Lorber says. “If they cannot come to a complete agreement on care choices, they should seek a guardianship and elder law attorney who can provide the proper guidance in situations such as these.”

 

For more information, call (631) 750-0900 or visit www.djlorberlaw.com.

 

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About David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC

Located in Setauket, New York, the law firm of David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC concentrates its practice in estate planning, probate and estate administration, modifications and foreclosures, litigation and real estate. The firm serves clients from all over Long Island and the New York metro areas — all of Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Westchester. Whether your legal needs involve estate planning or real estate law, David J. Lorber, Esq. can completely address your concerns for a wide variety of issues. For more information, call (631) 750-0900 or visit www.djlorberlaw.com.

 

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Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Comments on NTSB Report of 2024 Small Plane Crash Near Nashville

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Approximately one year ago, a family of five perished in a small plane crash outside of Nashville. A recently released report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the crash was the result of pilot error. Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group said that pilots must ensure that the fuel selector switch is seated in the proper position.

 

On March 4, 2024 at 7:43 p.m. local time, a plane carrying pilot Victor Dotesnko and his family — his wife Rimma and their three children, David, Adam and Emma — crashed into the shoulder of Interstate 40 near Charlotte Pike.

 

According to the report, Dotsenko and his family departed from Brampton-Caledon Airport in Canada in his Piper PA-32RT-300T, C-FBWH plane at 12:22 p.m. One hour later, they landed at Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field in Pennsylvania to refuel. He left an hour and a half later and refueled again at Mount Sterling/Montgomery Airport in Kentucky.

 

He then flew toward John C Tune Airport in Nashville, leaving Mount Sterling at approximately dusk. As he was trying to land, the pilot relayed to air traffic control that he overshot the runway and his engine lost power. The plane then crashed into an embankment near I-40.

 

According to the NTSB, the cause of the crash was the result of the pilot failing to make sure the fuel selector was in its proper place during the approach and landing. Mechanical error was ruled out; instead, the agency said, because of the fuel selector’s placement, the fuel was not getting to the engine.

 

“The NTSB found no other mechanical problems with the plane. It was that the pilot failed to check to see that the fuel selector was in its proper position,” Mr. Williams said. “That would starve the engine of fuel, as the NTSB said, and cause the engine to lose total power and fail.”

 

In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section and a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

 

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

 

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, highway work zone accidents, defective products, and trucker broker negligence. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Attorney Andrew Sack Says Repeal of New York Yankees’ “No Beard” Policy Goes Beyond Expressing Oneself

Says Denying Players the Right to Grow Beards for Religious Reasons May Violate State’s Human Rights Law

 

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Andrew Sack, a sports law attorney with The Law Offices of Steven Mitchell Sack, lauded the New York Yankees for getting rid of its policy of banning facial hair on its players. Mr. Sack says continuing enforcement of the ban may not only infringe on a player’s freedom to express himself, but it might also violate the state’s Human Rights Law.

 

Recently, Hal Steinbrenner, Managing Partner, New York Yankees, announced that the team is doing away with the facial hair ban that, ironically, was implemented by his father, then-Owner George Steinbrenner, nearly 50 years ago. The elder Steinbrenner implemented the policy because he said he could not see the players’ faces.

 

Mr. Sack says the mandate chased away many free agents such as former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price and former Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Wilson. With the repeal of the ban on moustaches and beards, he says, the Yankees will be able to acquire more valuable players.

 

“This move by the New York Yankees is significant on several levels,” Mr. Sack says. “First, it may help the team attract more players to sign with the Pinstripes. Certainly, this will allow for players’ freedom of expression.”

 

From an employment law perspective, Mr. Sack says, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on their religious practices, including requiring them to shave their beards. “Had a player told the Yankees in the past that they needed to keep their beard due to a religious purpose and the Yankees decided not to sign a player for that reason, they could have been liable under several employment laws including Title VII and the New York City Human Rights Law,” he says.

 

The Yankees, however, have set limits on how long a player can grow their beard. Some religious customs call for men to grow their beards out and that is something the team must understand, Mr. Sack says. In order for the team to ban longer beards, they must prove these beards produce an “undue hardship” for the team, meaning the Yankees must consider allowing the players to maintain their longer beards as part of their respective religious practices, unless there is a legitimate business reason preventing it.

 

“The New York Yankees, one of the premier franchises in all of sports, certainly want to protect their image,” Mr. Sack says, “but must be cognizant of their obligations under the law.”

 

Mr. Sack has a legal background in the sports industry which he brought to the firm as a new practice area. He teaches both Bachelor’s- and Master’s-level sports law courses at LIU Post which entail legal and ethical issues, sports marketing and management and the business of sports, such as Sports Law, Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport, Sports Marketing, Legal Aspects of Business Administration, and Principles of Management.

 

For more information, call Mr. Sack at (516) 526-3319 or The Law Offices of Steven Mitchell Sack at (917) 371-8000.

 

Keith Williams Named to Three Exclusive Super Lawyers Lists

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — The Keith Williams Law Group has announced that its founder, Keith Williams, has been named to three exclusive lists by Super Lawyers in the following practice areas: Personal Injury – General:Plaintiff; Aviation and Aerospace; and Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff.

Mr. Williams was named as one of the “Top 50: Nashville Super Lawyers” for 2024. He has been named to this list since 2019. In addition, he was named one of the “Top 100: Tennessee Super Lawyers.” He was first named to this list in 2015 and again from 2019 to 2024.

He was also named to the Mid-South Super Lawyers list again; he has been named to this list since 2014. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, with no more than 5% of the attorneys in the region being chosen.

Mr. Williams has dedicated his practice of over 30 years to helping people and their families in accident, injury and wrongful death cases. He has tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Some of the more substantial verdicts include a $14.6 million verdict for an injured motorcycle rider and a $6.2 million verdict for a car accident victim, and he has also obtained numerous multimillion-dollar settlements for his clients.

Mr. Williams is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Only less than 300 out of 23,000-plus attorneys in the state and less than 0.5% of all licensed attorneys nationwide have earned this certification. He is also a recipient of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award and earned an Avvo Rating of 10 (Superb) and a peer rating of “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell.

In addition to his practice, he is a speaker, lecturer and author of The Consumers’ Guide to a Tennessee Accident or Personal Injury Case. He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice and past chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, and he is a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

He earned an Associate’s degree in Business from Volunteer State Community College, a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Cumberland University and a Juris Doctor from the Nashville School of Law.

“I am very honored to be recognized by my peers once again for the hard work I have put in to help my clients obtain the justice they deserve,” Mr. Williams said. “I wish to thank my fellow attorneys for having the confidence in me to name me to this exclusive list.”

The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found online.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, highway work zone accidents, defective products, and trucker broker negligence. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Attorney Tanya Hobson-Williams Available to Speak on How Guardianships Work

JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK — Attorney Tanya Hobson-Williams of Hobson-Williams, P.C. is available to comment on how Guardianships work, including the responsibilities of the Guardian and when a Guardianship can be contested.

In New York State, Ms. Hobson-Williams points out that we have not had Conservatorships and Committees (Mental Hygiene Law Article 77 and 76) in New York State since 1992. Article 81 Guardianships were established so that the least restrictive form of intervention would be in place consistent with affording a person alleged to be incapacitated with the largest amount of autonomy in light of their understanding and appreciation of the nature and consequences of their functional limitation.

Individuals under an Article 81 Guardianship do not lose all of their rights as under the prior Conservatorship statute. Individuals under a Guardianship in New York have more rights than those in other states, such as the right to counsel, the right to be present at the hearing and the right to a jury trial, citing Article 81 of New York State’s Mental Hygiene Law which is “designed to be tailored to meet the personal and financial needs of the individual in the least restrictive manner,” she says. “In New York, people do not lose all their rights in a Guardianship.”

Under a New York Guardianship, a person who is the subject of the Guardianship, is called an alleged incapacitated person (AIP). An AIP can consent to a Guardianship and be designated a Person In Need of a Guardian (PING) or after a hearing, where evidence and testimony is presented and a court can find that an AIP needs a guardian because they are unable to handle either the personal or financial affairs or both their personal AND financial affairs and will likely suffer harm if a Guardian is not appointed and they fail to understand the consequences of not being able to handle their affairs.  In essence, the person alleged to be incapacitated lacks insight and judgment.

The court can fashion an order that gives a Guardian extensive power over the person found to be incapacitated or limited powers to handle the person’s affairs. The powers given should reflect the incapacitated person’s functional level and their ability to participate in handling their affairs.

A Guardianship may be contested, and a Guardianship can be terminated, if a party in the Guardianship proceeding believes that a Guardianship is not necessary — for example, if there is a power of attorney in place, a court could deny the petition for a Guardian under certain circumstances. A court can terminate a Guardianship if it is proven that the incapacitated person has recovered from an illness and no longer requires assistance. Other reasons to contest a Guardian or Guardianship may be the Guardian’s failure to monitor the incapacitated person’s funds or pay their bills, physical abuse, emotional abuse, manipulation or financial abuse.

Ms. Hobson-Williams concentrates her practice in elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning and guardianships. She is currently representing and advising celebrity clients in estate and Guardianship matters.

For more information, call 1-866-825-1529 or visit www.nyguardian.com.

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About Hobson-Williams, P.C.

With offices located in Jamaica Estates and Brooklyn, New York, the law firm of Hobson-Williams, P.C. is comprised of a highly knowledgeable and diligent staff. With over 28 years of experience, the firm’s skilled attorneys are dedicated to protecting and serving their clients’ needs and legal interests, and are committed to providing unparalleled client service. Practice areas include elder law and estate planning, Guardianships, Medicaid, real estate, landlord/tenant and business law. For more information, call 1-866-825-1529 or visit www.nyguardian.com.

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