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October 16, 2022Infections That Can Signal Nursing Home NegligenceInfections 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
October 14, 2022What to Know About Filing a Lawsuit After a Head-On AccidentHead-on crashes are some of the most dangerous types of collisions that occur on New York roadways. Leitner Warywoda, a top-rated
October 3, 2022The Dos & Don’ts of Building a Truck Accident ClaimLarge truck crashes are almost always devastating for the passenger vehicle occupants. Smaller cars are simply no match for big rigs in...
October 3, 2022When Does Understaffing Mean Nursing Home Negligence?Nursing homes in New York are required to provide adequate care to residents in the facility, recognizing that different residents will...
October 1, 2022Construction Trenching and Excavation Accidents: Things to KnowExcavation and trenching work is some of the most dangerous work in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
September 30, 2022Are Traumatic Brain Injuries “Serious Injuries” for Car Accident Lawsuits?Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur frequently in motor vehicle collisions in New York, but are these injuries serious enough to allow...
September 29, 2022Preventable Falls on New York Construction Sites: Things to ConsiderFalls from heights are routinely cited as the leading cause of construction accident fatalities, and most if not all of these falls are...
September 24, 2022The Grieving Families Act Proposes Extensive Changes to New York’s Wrongful Death Statutes When a death could have been prevented had someone acted with reasonable care, it’s usually considered wrongful in the eyes of the law....
September 14, 2022Eyewitness News: Leitner Warywoda Attorneys Seek Justice in Nursing Home Abuse caseABC News features attorney Justin Varughese from Leitner Warywoda seeking justice in nursing home abuse case caught on camera 
September 13, 2022Nursing Home Abuse and Restraint InjuriesNursing home abuse and neglect in New York can take many different forms, and sometimes the use of restraints in a nursing home setting...
September 12, 2022LVW Trial Lawyers Selected by SuperLawyers® as Top Lawyers in Personal Injury | Medical MalpracticeLeitner Warywoda (LVW) is proud to have three lawyers recognized by SuperLawyers® as top attorneys in the areas of Personal...
September 10, 2022Commonly Asked Questions About New York Construction AccidentsConstruction accidents in New York occur with more frequency than you might think, and rates of construction injuries and deaths have...
September 8, 2022Unexpected Indicators of Nursing Home NeglectSome forms of nursing home abuse, like physical abuse, can produce obvious signs and symptoms like bruises, broken bones, abrasions, and...
September 7, 2022Seeking Compensation After a Drunk Driving CrashIntoxicated drivers are at fault for far too many serious and deadly auto accidents that occur in New York each year. Indeed, according...
August 28, 2022New Bill Allows Families to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable for Fatal Neglect & Abuse Nursing homes across New York are expected to provide quality care, but that doesn’t mean they always do. And until recently,...
August 21, 2022Car Accidents Caused by MarijuanaCar Accidents Caused by Marijuana New York state legalized the recreational use of marijuana on March 31, 2021. Since then, people in the...August 19, 2022What to Know About Recent New York Construction Safety LegislationWhat to Know About Recent New York Construction Safety Legislation Construction in and around New York City is common, and the state of...August 10, 20224 Strategies for Strengthening Your Car Accident Claim If your life was derailed by a drunk, drowsy, or distracted driver, you’re probably worried about your financial security. From...
August 4, 2022The Dos & Don'ts of Building a Defective Drug ClaimEvery medication has potential side effects, but that doesn’t mean patients simply need to accept devastating physical, psychological, or...August 4, 2022When to Call a Construction Accident AttorneyConstruction sites are notoriously dangerous. That doesn’t mean, however, that devastating accidents are unavoidable. When contractors...
July 24, 2022Evidence to Bolster Your Medical Malpractice ClaimEvery successful medical malpractice claim is supported by lots of compelling evidence. That means if you’re planning on taking action...
July 22, 2022Construction Accidents Caused by Negligent TrainingConstruction Accidents Caused by Negligent Training Construction accidents in New York can happen for many different reasons, and various...
July 17, 20223 FAQs About Building a Slip and Fall ClaimImmediately after slipping and falling, it’s natural to be embarrassed. In the days and weeks that follow, however, that feeling is often...
July 16, 2022Driver-Assist Systems and New York Car AccidentsDriver-Assist Systems and New York Car Accidents Are motor vehicles with autopilot and other driver-assist systems actually safe for the...