Depositions are a key part of every personal injury case, helping attorneys gather crucial testimony before trial. In this episode, Eli Basch, Maureen Keegan, and Derek Spada explain how both plaintiffs and defendants usedepositions to shape case outcomes.

They also discuss the shift to virtual depositions after COVID-19, the challenges and benefits of remote testimony, and how strong depositions can lead to settlements. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at a critical part of the legal process!

🎧 Listen now to gain valuable insights from our experienced attorneys.

Have questions about a recreational injury? Contact Basch Keegan & Spada today for a free consultation: 845-338-8884.

When Fun Turns to Liability: What You Need to Know About Recreational Injuries

From amusement parks to trampoline centers, recreational activities should be all about fun—but when accidents happen, who’s responsible? In the latest episode of Upstate & Litigate, Basch Keegan & Spada partners break down the legal side of recreational injuries and what your rights are when things go wrong.

🚨 Key Discussion Points:

✔️ Sports Facility Injuries – Are waivers enforceable? What if the facility failed to provide a safe environment?
✔️ Waivers of Liability – Just because you signed a waiver doesn’t always mean you’ve waived your right to compensation.
✔️ Legal Recourse – When can businesses be held accountable for serious injuries?

🎧 Listen now to gain valuable insights from our experienced attorneys and learn when you—or your child—may have a case.

Have questions about a recreational injury? Contact Basch Keegan & Spada today for a free consultation.

How do you put a price on pain? In Season 2, Episode 5 of Upstate & Litigate, attorneys Derek Spada, Maureen Keegan, and Eli Basch break down one of the most challenging aspects of personal injury law: explaining and quantifying pain and suffering.

Unlike medical bills or lost wages, there’s no calculator for non-economic damages. As Derek Spada points out, every client’s experience is unique, and it’s our job as attorneys to help jurors and insurance companies understand the full impact of an injury. Maureen Keegan highlights the difficulty jurors face in grasping the concept of pain and suffering in a short trial, while Eli Basch emphasizes the irony of the term "jury award"—it’s not a prize, but an attempt to make a person whole again.

At Basch Keegan & Spada, we bring strong fact witnesses and compelling evidence to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve. It’s both our obligation and our privilege to fight for them.

This special episode marks the first time all three partners—Eli Basch, Maureen Keegan, and Derek Spada—sit down together to share their insights. From tackling the tricks insurance companies use to dodge responsibility to discussing outdated laws like New York’s Grieving Families

Upstate & Litigate is back for Season 2!

In episode 2, law partners Derek Spada and John DeGasperis dive into product liability law, unpacking what happens when trusted companies let consumers down. Tune in to get real insights on ethical representation, the truth about your rights, and practical steps to take when products fail you.

Don’t miss it—listen now!

Upstate & Litigate is BACK for Season 2!

In this episode partners Derek Spada & John DeGasperis invite local workers compensation attorney Ralph Kirk onto Upstate & Litigate! The three lawyers discuss how workers compensation claims intersect with personal injury claims.

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listen to the show on Spotify of Apple Podcast. New episodes of Upstate & Litigate are released the first

Tuesday of every month.

Partners Derek Spada & John DeGasperis discuss the rights of cyclists in New York and what to do if you've been injured on a bike while riding on a public roadway.

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Partners Derek Spada & John DeGasperis discuss the impact of pattern jury instructions in a trial, and how they can be confusing sometimes.

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