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March 24, 2023What are the Top Safety Hazards in Construction?Construction sites are complex and dynamic environments, with an ongoing mix of heavy machinery, manual labor, and ever-changing project...
March 17, 2023Can 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...
March 11, 20235 FAQs About Filing a Nursing Home Abuse ClaimIf your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, your family may be entitled to compensation. While filing a claim is a...
March 11, 2023The Dos & Don’ts of Putting Together a Car Accident ClaimIf you were hurt in a car accident in New York, it's important to take certain steps in the aftermath to protect your legal rights....
March 11, 2023Critical Victory: Second Circuit rules in favor of Leitner Warywoda Amicus Brief
March 10, 2023Six Critical Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall AccidentSlip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and anytime. If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, you are not...
March 3, 202310 Most Common Types of Injury in Motor Vehicle AccidentsCar accidents can be terrifying and have long-lasting consequences. The physical and emotional injuries that result from a motor vehicle...March 2, 2023ABC NEWS : Long Island Assisted Living Abuse Caught on Security Camera Brett Leitner from Long Island nursing home injury firm Leitner Warywoda represents the family of assited living abuse.
February 24, 2023What 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...
February 17, 2023Who Can Be Sued for Medical Malpractice?When you visit a medical professional, you expect to receive the highest quality of care. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and medical...
February 10, 2023Who is at Fault in a Multi-Car Accident?When two or more cars are involved in a collision, determining who is at fault can be more complicated than when a crash involves only...
February 6, 2023Building a Slip and Fall Claim? Why You Should Stay off Social MediaSlip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Unfortunately, when they do occur, they can result in severe...
February 6, 2023How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Motorcycle Accident AttorneyGetting hurt in a motorcycle accident is an overwhelming experience. Not only is the incident itself traumatic, but chances are you’re...
February 3, 2023Three Types of Product Defects That Can Result in Product LiabilityProduct liability cases are complex and require a thorough understanding of the law in order to have the best chance of success. When...
January 27, 2023When Can You Sue Your Employer After a Construction Accident in New York?Construction accidents can be devastating, leaving workers with long-term medical issues and financial burdens. If you have been injured...
January 22, 2023What are "Damages" in my personal injury lawsuit?Compensatory damages are a type of monetary award provided to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit as compensation for losses or harm suffered...
January 20, 2023How to Spot Signs of Abuse or Neglect in a Nursing HomeTragically, abuse and neglect can and do occur in nursing homes in the United States and across the world. According to a 2022 report by...
January 13, 2023Five Types of Evidence You Need to Prove Distracted DrivingIt is no secret that distracted driving is dangerous and can cause serious accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
January 8, 2023What Kind of Evidence Do I Need to Build a Strong Defective Drug Claim?If you suffered serious complications after taking a defective drug, you’re probably wondering what you can do to hold the pharmaceutical...
January 6, 2023The Most Common Construction AccidentsConstruction sites can be dangerous places for workers. Accidents can happen in an instant, and the consequences of a construction...
January 4, 2023What is the process for bringing a civil lawsuit for injuries in New York?A civil jury trial in New York follows a process similar to that of other states in the U.S. Here is an overview of how the process...
December 30, 2022NHTSA Study Reveals High Rates of Drug and Alcohol Use in Car AccidentsWhen car accidents happen in New York and elsewhere in the country, what is most likely to cause those crashes? There is no single...
December 28, 2022What is a contingency fee arrangement in a personal injury case?A contingency fee arrangement is a type of payment arrangement where a personal injury lawyer agrees to represent a client on a...
December 27, 2022What is the “Scaffold Law” sand how does it protect the safety of constriction workers?Labor Law 240, also known as the Scaffold Law, is a New York state law that provides protection for construction workers who may be injured