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October 29, 2021Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes and Lawsuits: Three Things to KnowWhen you have concerns about an elderly loved one’s mental well-being in a nursing home, it can be difficult to articulate those fears...
October 21, 2021New York Nursing Home Victims Compensation FundLeitner Warywoda, a leading New York State trial law firm representing hundreds of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect,...
October 15, 2021Who Can I Sue After a Motor Vehicle Accident in New York?After getting hurt in a serious motor vehicle collision in New York, you likely want to hold the responsible party accountable for the...
October 8, 2021How Can I Prove the Driver Who Struck Me Was Drowsy?Because of the way sleep deprivation hinders cognitive function, driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving while drunk....
October 4, 2021Leitner Warywoda Attorneys Selected by SuperLawyers for 2021Leitner Warywoda is excited to announce that three of our attorneys were selected as 2021 New York Metro Area Super Lawyers....
October 1, 2021Who Might Be Liable for Damages Caused by a Defective Drug?The FDA has approved more than 20,000 prescription products for pharmacies to distribute. Treating everything from anxiety to...September 29, 2021LVW, Assm Ron Kim, Jumaane Williams, and Voices for Seniors Proudly Unveil Nursing Home Victims ActBrett Leitner, Justin Varughese and Nicholas Warywoda proudly joined NYS Assemblyman Ron Kim, NYC Public Advocate and likely candidate...
September 28, 2021LVW Proudly Supports Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund and Reform Bill Leitner Warywoda is proud to stand alongside NYS Assemblyman Ron Kim, nursing home advocates Voices for Seniors, TV Host and...
September 23, 2021Does New York’s No-Fault Law Mean I Cannot File a Car Accident Lawsuit?Anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision in New York should be thinking about how to seek financial compensation for...
September 20, 2021Workers’ Compensation Versus a Lawsuit for Construction Accident InjuriesConstruction accidents are often serious and fatal given that there are many hazards on construction sites. Yet most construction...
September 14, 2021Unreported Nursing Home Abuse: What You Should KnowNursing home abuse and neglect are serious problems in New York. While we know that rates of nursing home negligence are much higher than...
September 9, 2021Leitner Warywoda car accident win named Top 100 Settlement in New YorkNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda PLLC is proud to report that a recent firm win of...
September 3, 2021Construction Work and Heat Exposure InjuriesUnlike many other types of work, jobs in the construction industry often must be performed outdoors. In the winter, outdoor work comes...
September 2, 20213 FAQs About Drunk Driving Accident ClaimsIf no one ever got behind the wheel while impaired, the number of fatal traffic accidents that occurred across the country would decline...
August 30, 2021Can I File a Car Accident Lawsuit in New York?Anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision in New York is likely wondering about their ability to seek financial...
August 24, 2021Federal Court rules for Leitner Warywoda in Nursing Home COVID Death SuitJudge Slams Nursing Home 'Machination' In COVID Death Suit https://www.law360.com/articles/1412021/judge-slams-nursing-home-machination-in-covid-death-suit By Jonathan Capriel Law360 (August 12, 2021, 8:46 PM EDT) -- A New York federal judge has said a Long Island nursing home can't escape claims by the family of a resident who died of COVID-19, finding that the center must face the lawsuit in state court. U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis said on Wednesday that the facility attempted...
August 22, 2021What Kind of Evidence Will I Need to Support My Slip & Fall Claim?Whether going out with friends, running errands, or visiting a loved one’s apartment complex, it’s reasonable to assume you’ll return...
August 20, 2021Five Things to Consider About Alzheimer’s and Nursing Home Negligence LawsuitsAlzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are devastating, both to the older adult suffering from the disease and to close friends...
August 13, 2021NY Post Highlights LVW Firm's "Groundbreaking" Win for Nursing Home VictimsNEW YORK POST ARTICLE COVID negligence suit against LI nursing home can proceed, judge says By Carl Campanile August 12, 2021 5:52pm ...
August 9, 2021Will My Car Accident Claim Go to Trial?Although car accident victims are usually entitled to compensation—and the damages can certainly add up fast—many are reluctant to take...
August 8, 2021LVW Lawyers Featured in Report on Ongoing Nursing Home Failure to Follow COVID Protocolshttps://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Inspectors-find-some-nursing-homes-still-failing-16332614.php Inspectors find some nursing homes still failing to follow basic COVID-19 protocols in 2021 Nagging problems fuel infections; legal changes are designed to close gaps Emilie Munson July 23, 2021Updated: July 23, 2021 7:50 p.m. Comments ALBANY — In early December 2020, every resident of a 120-bed nursing home in Delmar had been potentially exposed to COVID-19. Two staff members who worked...
July 27, 2021When Does New York Labor Law Allow Me to File a Construction Accident Lawsuit?Construction accidents in New York are preventable, yet they continue to occur because of negligence on worksites and the failure of...July 18, 2021Highway Features and Distracted Driving: New Study Assesses Accident RisksAnyone who has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision caused by a distracted driver should begin working with an experienced...July 9, 2021How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?The value of a car accident claim can depend on a wide variety of factors. As such, it’s impossible for a reputable lawyer who practices...