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March 21, 2021The Nursing Home Star System and Nursing Home Abuse LawsuitsWhen adult children are struggling over a decision about whether or not to move an elderly parent into a nursing home, it can be...
March 18, 2021What Are My Rights as an Injured Union Construction Worker?When it comes to annual workplace injuries and deaths by industry, construction always ranks among the highest. In 2019, in fact, it saw...
March 17, 2021I Want to File a Car Accident Lawsuit: What Should I Do?
I Want to File a Car Accident Lawsuit: What Should I Do?
After a devastating motor vehicle collision in New York, it can be difficult to 
March 14, 2021Seeking Compensation After a Crane AccidentCrane accidents occur much more frequently than they should in New York and across the country. According to a recent report from ABC 7...
March 7, 2021How Do I File a Lawsuit After a Hit-and-Run Accident?When you have been seriously injured by a motorist in a hit-and-run accident, you should begin working with an aggressive New York car...
March 5, 2021Newsweek Spotlights Leitner Warywoda Efforts for Nursing Home Neglect JusticeFor Vivian Rivera-Zayas and her family, the troubles began in January 2020 after her 78-year-old mother Ana Martinez experienced...
March 4, 2021Hurt in a Construction Accident? 5 Steps to Take ImmediatelyIf you were seriously hurt at a construction site through no fault of your own, the things you do—or fail to do—in the days and weeks...
March 2, 2021LVW Featured in Expose of the Fight to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable for Thousands of COVID Deaths“They Can’t Hold The Nursing Homes Responsible” Across New York state, Cuomo’s nursing home liability shield has caused a legal chilling...
February 22, 2021Evidence That May Contribute to Your Construction Accident ClaimIf you were hurt on a construction site, you may have grounds for a workers’ comp or personal injury claim. By taking action, you can...
February 21, 2021Who is Liable in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?If you have an elderly loved one who sustained injuries at a nursing home or assisted-living facility as a result of nursing home abuse...
February 19, 2021Family Members Who May be Able to File Construction Accident LawsuitsNew York construction accidents can result in life-threatening and fatal injuries, and family members can suffer immensely when a loved...
February 16, 2021LVW Attorneys Analyze the Nursing Home Scandal on NBC News 4 New YorkNursing Home Scandal: Leitner Warywoda partner Nick Warywoda was featured on NBC News this evening analyzing the ongoing New...
February 14, 2021LVW Attorneys Continue to Lead the Fight for Justice for Victims of Nursing Home NeglectLeitner Warywoda attorney Justin Varughese was recognized on Telemundo 47 (New York) as the firm continues efforts leading the...
February 4, 2021What Are a Family’s Rights to Nursing Home Records in New York?If you’re planning on taking action against a long-term care facility for neglecting or abusing your loved one, you’ll almost certainly...February 2, 2021Excavator Deaths and Construction Accident LawsuitsConstruction accidents can happen on any type of construction site, during any time of the year, and regardless of the history of safety...
January 29, 2021Leitner Warywoda on The Today Show and NBC News fighting for NY nursing home victimsLeitner Warywoda was featured on The Today Show and NBC News fighting for the families of more than 12,000 nursing home...
January 27, 2021Should I File an Auto Insurance Claim or a Car Accident Lawsuit?If you were injured recently in a motor vehicle collision, you might be wondering whether it is in your best interest to file an auto...
January 21, 2021What are the Most Common Reasons to File a Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuit?Nursing home abuse and nursing home negligence lawsuits can arise for a wide variety of reasons, from injuries involving physical or...
January 17, 2021The 10 Most Common Construction AccidentsIf you’ve been working in construction for any time at all, you probably know how dangerous the industry can be. Sadly, job site...
January 12, 2021Understanding Bedsore Injuries in Nursing HomesNursing home abuse can be devastating, especially when you realize that your elderly loved one endured mistreatment or neglect for a...
January 7, 2021Car Accidents in Low Visibility: Can I File a Lawsuit?Many car accidents happen due, at least in part, to poor visibility. Several different weather conditions can result in low visibility,...
January 3, 2021How to Prepare for Your Consultation with a Construction Accident Attorney If you were hurt on a worksite and you plan on bringing a workers’ comp or personal injury claim, you should start by scheduling a case...
December 28, 2020Winter Construction Accident Injuries: What to Know About Filing a ClaimConstruction workers face many different hazards at work, and some of those risks rise as temperatures drop. An article in Occupational...
December 23, 2020Common Types of Collisions in Car Accident LawsuitsSustaining a serious injury in a car crash is devastating under any circumstances, and the process for seeking financial compensation in...