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May 11, 2023Don't Be Silent: Taking Action Against Nursing Home Neglect with Public Health Law 2801-dWhen we put our loved ones into a nursing home, we expect that they will receive the proper care, attention, and medical treatment that they need. Unfortunately, there are instances where the staff at these facilities fail to provide adequate care or even worse, intentionally harm the residents. When this happens, it can be devastating for the resident and their family members. Thankfully, New York has laws in place to protect nursing home residents from abuse and neglect. Public Health Law...
May 10, 2023Money Matters: How to Prove Financial Losses in a Personal Injury LawsuitPersonal injury cases can be complex, and one area that often requires a thorough understanding is financial damages. In this blog post,...
May 9, 2023How to Determine the Settlement Value of Your Personal Injury CaseInjuries from accidents can significantly affect one's life and can cause difficulties in one's daily routine. Injury victims should be...
May 8, 2023Why Every New York Construction Worker Should Know About Labor Laws 200, 240, and 24Construction workers face a number of hazards on the job, and scaffold accidents are one of the most common. Injuries sustained in scaffold 
May 7, 2023Depositions 101: everything you need to knowDepositions are a crucial part of the legal process, and it is important to understand what they are and how they work. A deposition is a sw
May 6, 2023Medical malpractice: a closer look at the required elements
I. Introduction
- Brief explanation of what medical malpractice 
May 5, 2023Can a Bystander Sue for a Construction Accident Injury?Being a bystander at a construction site can be a dangerous situation. Construction sites are known to be hazardous places, and if you...
May 3, 2023What is "Mediation" and how does it work?Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process commonly used in civil lawsuits. It has become a common alternative to litigation...
May 1, 2023What type of Nursing Home "Incidents" are "Reportable Events" required by the Department of Health?The Nursing Home Incident Reporting Manual for New York State is intended to give guidance to skilled nursing facility staff responsible...
April 28, 2023Who is Responsible for Sidewalk Slip and Fall Accidents?Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, including while walking down the sidewalk. If the accident was beyond your control, you...
April 27, 2023How do nursing home owners reap millions in income when claiming no profit?Explain the intermingling of Nursing home, ownerships and real estate in New York
April 24, 20235 Ways a Car Accident Can Change Your LifeGetting hurt in a car accident is a traumatic experience. It can have a significant impact on your physical, emotional, and financial...
April 24, 2023Investigation of Injuries of Unknown Origin: What Nursing Homes Don't Want You to KnowYes, 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
April 24, 2023Hurt in a Car Accident? Don’t Make These Common MistakesGetting hurt in a car accident is a stressful and traumatic situation. It can be difficult to know what to do next. If you’re thinking...
April 21, 2023Is a Nursing Home Liable for Your Loved One’s Fall?Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions a child or grandchild has to make, but it is essential to...
April 18, 2023What is written in these confusing nursing home Admission Agreements ?A nursing home admission agreement is a contract that details the terms and conditions of admission to a nursing home. It is a legally...
April 14, 20232nd Circ. Rules for LVW Keeping Nursing Home COVID Death Suit in NY | 1000s of Suits to ProceedSecond Circ rules for Leitner Warywoda's client permitting COVID nursing home death lawsuit to proceed in NYS court
April 14, 2023When Can You Sue Your Dentist for Dental Malpractice?Almost everyone hates going to the dentist because it might hurt badly. Nonetheless, we trust our dentists to provide the best possible...
April 9, 2023What is a personal injury case?As a resident of New York, you may have heard the term "personal injury" used frequently in advertisements by law firms. But what exactly...
April 9, 2023The Time Limit to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York: Why Acting Fast is CrucialTitle: The Time Limit to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York: Why Acting Fast is Crucial
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If you've been injured due t
April 7, 2023Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing HomesOne of a family's most heartbreaking experiences is seeing their loved one suffer. Unfortunately, malnutrition and dehydration are not...
April 3, 2023Legal Safety & Accident NewsNOTABLE NEWS Changes to New York's No-Fault Insurance Law Increase in Nursing Home Neglect During the Pandemic Rise in Bicycle Accidents...
March 31, 2023Can You Still Recover Damages With Pre-Existing Medical Conditions?If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages. But what happens if you...
March 25, 2023Essential Resources to Report Nursing Abuse or Neglect in New YorkIf you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect and you want to report it to the legal team at Leitner Warywoda