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August 10, 2020What are the “Fatal Four” in New York Construction Accidents?Construction accidents are nearly always preventable in New York, yet these deadly accidents continue to occur throughout the five...
August 5, 2020Leitner Warywoda Called Upon again to be a Voice for Victims on Major Media outletshttps://www.law360.com/articles/1298194/print?section=health NY Nursing Home Virus Immunity Shrinks As First Suits Filed By Frank G. Runyeon Law360, New York (August 4, 2020, 10:40 PM EDT) -- New York passed a new law Monday narrowing nursing homes' future legal immunity — a partial victory for lawmakers who sought to erase the pandemic liability shield amid thousands of COVID-19 deaths in the facilities — as attorneys have quietly begun filing lawsuits. State lawmakers settled on a revision...
August 4, 2020Common Steps to Take After a New York Motor Vehicle CollisionWhen you are involved in a motor vehicle collision in New York, exactly what steps you should take after the accident might not be...
July 31, 2020Albany Times Union Reports on LVW Attorneys Fighting Unjust Immunity Protection for Wrongdoershttps://www.timesunion.com/news/article/McConnell-s-red-line-is-business-liability-15444061.php McConnell's red line is business...
July 24, 2020Common “Serious Injuries” in New York Car Accident CasesSince New York is a “no-fault” state when it comes to motor vehicle collisions and car accident claims, injury victims who suffer harm 
July 19, 2020Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Affecting Dementia PatientsNursing home abuse and neglect can be difficult to identify even in older adults who have the capacity to identify dangerous behavior or...
July 6, 2020Limitations of Vision Zero in New York: Increase in SUV and Light Truck Accidents FoundMotorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians in New York should all be aware of traffic collision injuries and traffic fatalities over the last...June 30, 2020Should I File a Construction Accident Lawsuit or a Workers’ Compensation Claim?After a construction accident in New York, it can be difficult to know precisely what options are available to you for seeking...
June 28, 202022 Senators Demand Gov. Cuomo Repeal Nursing Home Immunity Law for Causing 6,300 DeathsThe tragedy of New York nursing homes' inadequate and disastrous lack of preparation and failure to protect elderly and vulnerable...
June 24, 2020LI Patch Reports on Leitner Warywoda Nursing Home Wrongful Death LawsuitLI Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home A woman sued Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center...
June 22, 2020Top Things to Know About Crane Accidents at New York Construction SitesCrane accidents happen much too frequently at New York construction sites, and both crane operators and workers on the ground nearby
June 16, 2020LVW Partner Nicholas Warywoda Univision Interview Discussing Filing of Coronavirus Death LawsuitWoman sues negligence at Long Island nursing home after mother's death
Ana Martínez died of coronavirus on April 1, now her daughter Vivian 
June 12, 2020ABC News: Leitner Warywoda lawsuit may open door for 6,000 Nursing Home Corona lawsuitsABC News: Leitner Warywoda lawsuit may open door for 6,000 Nursing Home Corona lawsuits
June 11, 2020What You Should Know About Infection-Control Requirements and Nursing Home Negligence
What You Should Know About Infection-Control Requirements and Nursing Home Negligence
The New York Department of Health (DOH) issued a
June 9, 2020Three Things to Know About Falls in Nursing HomesThree Things to Know About Falls in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes have a duty to ensure that they have certain safety measures in place, inc
May 28, 2020New York Nursing Home Attorneys Leitner Warywoda Seeking Justice for Victims of NeglectThousands of our loved ones have been injured or even lost their lives in recent months as a result of nursing home negligence and abuse in 
May 27, 2020POLITICO features Leitner Warywoda lawyers fighting for nursing home victims' rightsIndemnifying nursing homes is “incredibly unfair, incredibly unjust and leaves an already vulnerable population exposed,” said Justin Varugh
May 23, 2020What Protection Does New York Labor Law Provide for Falls From Heights?If you work on a construction site in New York, it is essential to know that New York has more protections for construction workers than...
May 13, 2020LVW Attorneys Featured in the NYT Leading the Fight Against Unfair Immunity Laws for Nursing Homes In the chaotic days of late March, as it became clear that New York was facing a catastrophic outbreak of the coronavirus, aides to Gov. 
May 12, 2020Types of Common Nursing Home CasesPatients in nursing homes across New York State have a wide variety of rights, and nursing facilities have responsibilities when it comes...
May 7, 2020What You Should Know About Filing a New York Trip and Fall ClaimTrips and falls, or slips and falls, can happen almost anywhere in New York. Sometimes these accidents happen at worksites, but they can...
April 30, 2020Five Things to Know About Bedsore Claims in Nursing HomesFive Things to Know About Bedsore Claims in Nursing Homes
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, can occur in almost
April 27, 2020Does New York Labor Law Apply When Construction Workers Contract Coronavirus?For construction workers who get hurt on the job as a result of a construction site owner’s negligence, or the failure of a general...April 23, 2020Car Accidents in New York During the Coronavirus PandemicNobody anticipates being involved in a car crash in New York, and dealing with a collision during the shutdown of the city due to the...