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February 1, 2022Filing a Slip & Fall Claim? Avoid These Common Mistakes If you’re putting together a slip and fall claim, its outcome is going to be just as dependent on the things you don’t do as the steps...
February 1, 2022Hurt by a Defective Drug? What to Ask Before Hiring a Product Liability LawyerEvery medication poses the risk of certain side effects. Drugs that are defective, however, have the potential to cause especially...
January 30, 2022How Can a Physician Help with My Car Accident Lawsuit?After a motor vehicle collision in New York, you might be wondering if you need to see a healthcare provider or need to make an...
January 24, 2022NY Post: Leitner Warywoda Continues to Advocate for 15K Nursing Home VictimsNursing home families blast Hochul for excluding victims fund in state budget By Bernadette Hogan January 23, 2022 ALBANY – Family...
January 17, 2022Learning More About Slips, Trips, and Falls at Construction SitesConstruction sites in New York pose many different hazards, from heavy machinery that can cause serious injuries to dangerous scaffolding...
January 13, 2022Nursing Home Abuse and Understaffing: NY Nursing Homes File Lawsuit to Block Staffing RequirementsUnderstaffing at nursing homes is a long-running problem that has resulted in residents at New York facilities and at nursing homes...
January 9, 20223 FAQs About Filing a Car Accident Claim in New York Putting together a strong car accident claim is no easy feat. If you were hurt in a motor-vehicle collision and you’re planning on taking...January 9, 2022How to Maximize the Value of Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim When you moved your loved one into a nursing home, the thought that he or she might be mistreated probably never even crossed your mind....
January 8, 2022Explosion Injuries and Construction Site ClaimsConstruction sites have many dangers that can result in serious injuries to construction workers. Although the hazards on construction...
January 3, 2022Take These Steps Right Away If Your Child Gets Hurt by a Defective ToyThere’s nothing scarier than seeing your son or daughter hurt. While you can’t shelter your children forever—as much as you might want...
January 2, 2022Car Accident Lawsuits and Child InjuriesMotor vehicle collisions in New York can result in severe and life-threatening injuries to vehicle occupants, pedestrians, motorcyclists,...
December 27, 2021Nursing Home Investigation Addresses Hidden Safety ViolationsWhile news about serious and deadly nursing home abuse cases can circulate quickly, there are many cases of nursing home abuse that are...
December 22, 2021What Can a Slip & Fall Attorney Do for Me?If you slipped and fell at someone else’s home or business, you’re probably wondering whether you need an attorney to help with your...
December 13, 2021Inclement Weather and Car Accident LawsuitsDuring the colder months of the year in New York, inclement weather can result in a significant number of auto accidents across the...
December 6, 2021Winter Weather Construction Site InjuriesWinter weather can pose many serious hazards on construction sites, and it is critical for employees to know their rights when it comes...
December 1, 2021How Much is a New York Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuit Worth?If you have an elderly loved one who suffered injuries at a New York nursing home as a result of nursing home negligence, your if your...
November 30, 2021Filing a Lawsuit After a Rear-End CollisionRear-end collisions can result in serious and life-threatening injuries, particularly when they occur at high speeds. If you suffered a...
November 28, 2021What are My Rights if I Got Hurt on a Construction Site?Construction sites are extremely hazardous, and workers suffer construction accident injuries much too frequently. When an accident...
November 17, 2021Leitner Warywoda settlement named Top 20 settlement in the United StatesNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda PLLC is proud to report that a recent firm win of...November 17, 20214 Social Media Strategies to Avoid Hurting Your Construction Accident ClaimGetting hurt on the job can be traumatic. This is especially true if you sustained serious injuries that are going to keep you out of...
November 14, 2021Is There a Difference Between a Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Lawsuit?Elderly residents of nursing homes have certain rights under New York law, and when a facility violates those rights through an...
November 9, 2021Older Drivers and Car Accident LawsuitsWhile many older drivers have difficulty maintaining control of a motor vehicle or seeing well in order to avoid a traffic collision,...
November 8, 20214 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Medical Malpractice Claim If you suffered greatly because of a physician’s negligence, you may be thinking about taking legal action. To ensure your claim doesn’t...
November 1, 2021Five Things to Know About Construction Equipment AccidentsConstruction equipment accidents are quite common on construction sites. They can involve dangerous falls from equipment like ladders,...