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"It Doesn't Get Much Worse" - LVW Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers' Case Featured as Newsday Top Story
LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY INVESTIGATION Why Long Island nursing homes were fined $148,000 by NYS in 2023 The nursing home fines, according to...
Brett Leitner
Apr 7, 202415 min read
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New York Attorney General Sues Nursing Home Chain for Neglect and Fraud
Nursing 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...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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Critical tips and strategy for the family and caretakers of nursing home residents
ave you been affected by nursing home abuse on Long Island? Learn more about your rights and how to take legal action with Leitner Varughese
Brett Leitner
Aug 6, 20237 min read
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Understanding New York Nursing Home Staffing Requirements
Understaffing in nursing homes is a major risk factor for nursing home neglect and preventable adverse outcomes in nursing home patients....
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Choosing a Nursing Home That Can Provide the Best Care for Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
About 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...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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Nursing Home Residents Have an Elevated Risk of Choking
The parents of young children go to great lengths to prevent their children from accidentally choking on food. They cut grapes in half...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Brett Leitner
May 27, 20230 min read
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Investigation of Injuries of Unknown Origin: What Nursing Homes Don't Want You to Know
Yes, a nursing home is required to report an injury of unknown origin. In most states, nursing homes are required by law to report any incid
Brett Leitner
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Homes
One of a family's most heartbreaking experiences is seeing their loved one suffer. Unfortunately, malnutrition and dehydration are not...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Can a Nursing Home Be Held Responsible if Another Resident Harms Your Loved One?
When your loved one is placed in a nursing home, you trust that they will be safe and well-cared for. Unfortunately, that’s not always...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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What are the Most Common Complaints in Nursing Homes?
Nursing home care is an important part of elderly care, providing a safe and secure environment for those who cannot take care of...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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What You Should Know About Nursing Home Abuse and Dementia Patients
What You Should Know About Nursing Home Abuse and Dementia Patients
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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Infections That Can Signal Nursing Home Negligence
Infections That Can Signal Nursing Home Negligence
When you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in New York, you may know about th
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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Recent report of inadequate care and low nursing staff increases cases of deadly bacteria in New Yor
Deadly infections in New York nursing homes
Brett Leitner
Sep 29, 20197 min read
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5 Things You Need to Know about Investigating Nursing Home Injury
5 Things You Need to Know about Investigating Nursing Home Injury
Brett Leitner
Sep 21, 20193 min read
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8 Ways to Prevent Falls in Nursing Homes
8 Ways to Prevent Falls in Nursing Homes - New York Personal Injury Attorney Brett Leitner explains various ways that nursing homes can less
Brett Leitner
Sep 15, 20194 min read
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New York Nursing Home Neglect and Injury Investigations
New York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Varughese has multiple ongoing investigations and pending laws suits against...
Brett Leitner
Aug 25, 201912 min read
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Leitner Varughese has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of nursing home residents who fell and
While not all resident falls in nursing homes are preventable, the truth is that falls can very often be prevented with proper staff...
Brett Leitner
Aug 14, 20177 min read
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Leitner Varughese Settlements Featured in the February 2016 Edition of Zarin’s Jury Verdict Review &
Three of Leitner Varughese’s recent settlements are featured in the national jury verdict reporter publication. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
Brett Leitner
Feb 8, 20163 min read
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6 Signs of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect You Must Know
Bedsores There is no reason for a properly cared for nursing home resident who is properly cared for to suffer the neglect and abuse of...
Brett Leitner
Nov 19, 201413 min read
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