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November 1, 2026New York Nursing Home Penalties: $13.7 Million in Federal Fines Across 189 FacilitiesThe September 2026 CMS file lists 341 penalties at 189 New York nursing homes, with $13.7 million in fines. What changed, and what the numbers do and don't show.
October 29, 2026A Free Resource Center for New York Nursing Home Families: Ratings, Guides and HelpThe free NY Nursing Home Resource Center rates all 593 New York nursing homes and offers family guides, complaint steps and a medical records kit.
October 14, 2024Melville Personal Injury Lawyers: Your Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Personal Injury ClaimsInjured in Melville? Your Health and Your Rights Matter.
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September 1, 2024Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse in New York: What You Need to KnowNursing home neglect and abuse can take many forms, each leaving lasting scars on its victims. It is crucial to recognize the signs to prote
May 24, 2024Appellate Victory for New York Nursing Home Lawyer, Leitner Warywoda Secures Residents' Right to Sue Nursing HomesThis decision, secured on appeal by Leitner Warywoda PLLC, reaffirms the fundamental right of nursing home residents to seek justi
May 10, 2024Do Contingency Fee Lawyers in New York Deserve 1/3 of My Settlement? Understanding Legal Fees"Suffering a personal injury can be overwhelming. Seeking legal representation is crucial, but the cost of legal fees can be daunting" 
April 7, 2024"It Doesn't Get Much Worse" - LVW Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers' Case Featured as Newsday Top StoryLONG ISLAND NEWSDAY INVESTIGATION Why Long Island nursing homes were fined $148,000 by NYS in 2023 The nursing home fines, according to state records, are up slightly from one year earlier. Credit: Newsday/Jessica Rotkiewicz By Robert Brodsky and Arielle Martinez robert.brodsky@newsday.com, arielle.martinez@newsday.com April 7, 2024 5:00 am A 56-year-old resident of a Southampton nursing home with Alzheimer’s was left alone in her room partially dressed in October 2022 when an emergency drew...
December 17, 2023Debunking the Top Myths of Personal Injury CasesSuffering an injury due to someone else's negligence is a painful and traumatic experience that can lead to physical, emotional, and...
December 1, 2023Vicarious Liability and New York Nursing Home CasesSome nursing home negligence lawsuits arise from a single egregious mistake, such as nursing staff leaving a patient unattended during a...
November 24, 2023New York Attorney General Sues Nursing Home Chain for Neglect and FraudNursing homes in New York City run the gamut of price ranges. On one end of the spectrum, you have the unadorned nursing homes where most...
October 9, 2023Comprehensive Guide to Fall Season Personal Injury Safety: Tips, Precautions, and MoreAs the seasons change and we transition from Summer to Fall, now is an important time for us take a step back and assess our safety. The...
September 22, 2023Super Lawyers Recognizes 3 Leitner Warywoda AttorneysNEW YORK – Three attorneys from Leitner Warywoda's New York office have been recognized as New York Metro Super Lawyers for...
September 4, 2023Uncovering Nursing Home Abuse in Nassau County | Leitner Warywoda Q: What is a nursing home and what services do they offer? A: A nursing home is a facility that provides long-term care for individuals...
August 31, 2023How Do I Know if My Loved One Is Being Mistreated in a Nursing Home?I. Prologue The sunset years of our loved ones, often termed as their 'golden years', should ideally be awash with peace, warmth, and...
August 25, 2023Self-Neglect in the ElderlyElder law attorneys receive plenty of inquiries about the neglect of elderly people by family caregivers and in nursing homes....
August 21, 2023Recent New York Cases of InterestDefendants Request Access to Plaintiff's Social Media Accounts, Court Grants Motion to Compel Disclosure of Relevant Evidence within 20 Days
August 15, 2023The Case for Pre-Verdict Interest in New York Personal Injury Cases: Fairness and ExpediencyIt's time for a change. Currently, personal injury actions in New York do not allow for the recovery of pre-verdict interest. But that...
August 4, 2023Understanding New York Nursing Home Staffing RequirementsUnderstaffing in nursing homes is a major risk factor for nursing home neglect and preventable adverse outcomes in nursing home patients....
July 21, 2023Choosing a Nursing Home That Can Provide the Best Care for Patients With Alzheimer’s DiseaseAbout a year and a half ago, the New York Times ran an article about a new crop of nursing homes that have recently appeared and which...
July 14, 2023Is There Such a Thing as a Nursing Home Providing Too Much Care?No one enters a nursing home with the expectation of emerging from it feeling younger and more vigorous than they have in decades. People...
July 7, 2023Nursing Home Residents Have an Elevated Risk of ChokingThe parents of young children go to great lengths to prevent their children from accidentally choking on food. They cut grapes in half...
July 6, 2023"Nursing Home Accident Lawyer: Critical Legal Assistance for Nursing Home Accidents"Are you or your loved one a victim of a nursing home accident? Our expert nursing home accident lawyers are here to help. We provide comprehJuly 5, 2023Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: What’s the Difference?As our loved ones age, there may come a time when they require additional care and support that they cannot provide for themselves. When...
June 23, 2023Eight Most Common Nursing Home InjuriesWhen we entrust our loved ones with professional care in a nursing home, we hope they will be kept safe and receive the best possible...