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April 20, 2020The New York Nursing Home COVID-19 DisasterWe are in the midst of an international coronavirus pandemic, with New York in the cross-hairs, with 242,786 confirmed cases and 13,869...
April 12, 2020Coronavirus kills 2,000 NY nursing home residents despite the facilities being aware of their riskThe New York Times reported yesterday that nearly 2,000 nursing home residents in New York died as Coronavirus continues to ravage the elderly nursing home population in the area. The article stated that the facilities knew that frail and aging residents were especially vulnerable to the outbreak, but they were unable to stop it. The stories reported show just how dire the situation is. At Crown Heights for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brooklyn, a room at the nursing home was converted into...
April 10, 2020Long Island Business News "Spotlight" on Leitner WarywodaLONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS I April 10-16, 2020 I LIBN.COM MOVERS & SHAKERS - SPOTLIGHT NEW NAME AT THE LAW FIRM NICHOLAS WARYWODA PARTNER,...
April 8, 2020Should I File a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuit in New York if I am Partially at Fault?If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in New York, you may already know that the first step in obtaining compensation typically in
April 6, 2020Newsday announces that Nicholas E. Warywoda joined Leitner Warywoda as a PartnerNicholas E. Warywoda of West Hills has been hired as a partner at Leitner Warywoda in Melville. https://www.newsday.com/busines...
March 30, 2020What Should I Know About Uber Accidents in New York?Most New Yorkers use rideshare services on a regular basis, such as Uber or Lyft. While most people experience rides in Uber and Lyft...
March 29, 2020Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Lawyer in Nassau County, New YorkThe top-rated law firm of Leitner Warywoda has recovered over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for injured residents of...
March 23, 2020Five Things to Know About Construction Accidents and New York Labor LawIf you are injured in a construction accident in New York, you should know that you have particular protections under New York Labor Law tha
March 19, 2020How Long do I Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?How much time do you have to start the process of filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit? The answer to that question is that it depends
March 11, 2020Leading Trial Attorney Nicholas Warywoda Joins Top-Rated New York Injury Firm Leitner Warywoda PLLCLeitner Warywoda PLLC, a premier New York City and Long Island personal injury law firm, is excited to announce that renowned trial lawyer
March 8, 2020What are Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse in New York?If your elderly parent or another older relative currently lives in a nursing home or assisted-living facility in New York, it is important
March 5, 2020Leitner Warywoda selected as Top Truck Accident Lawyers in New York CityLeitner Warywoda PLLC is honored to be selected as one of the 2020 top Truck Accident Law Firms in New York City By Expertise. A copy...
March 3, 2020Can I Bring a Construction Accident Lawsuit Under New York Labor Law?If you were injured in a construction accident while working on a construction site in New York City, you are likely trying to determine how
February 25, 2020Can I Bring a Lawsuit for Injuries in a Nursing Home in New York?Can I Bring a Lawsuit for Injuries in a Nursing Home in New York? When you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in New York...
February 23, 2020Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident Case?Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident Case?
Car accidents can be extremely disorienting.
February 21, 20204 Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nursing HomesBecause they primarily care for patients who are relatively old and in poor health, nursing homes have a fairly high mortality rate. In...
February 12, 2020What is the Process for a Car Accident Case in New York?New York motorists owe one another a duty of care, and you should know that you can be eligible to receive financial compensation for your
February 9, 2020Role of Expert Witnesses & Eyewitnesses in Nursing Home Abuse Claims
When you move an elderly relative into a nursing home, it’s with the assumption that he or she will be well taken care of by the staff....
January 31, 2020Elements to Prove in a Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect ClaimIf your loved one was abused or neglected while living at a long-term care facility, your family may have grounds for a tort claim. In...
January 30, 2020Motorist Rights Under New York’s No-Fault LawLeitner Warywoda Lawyer discusses Motorist Rights under New York's No-Fault Law
January 14, 2020Proving Causation: A Critical Step in Nursing Home Abuse Cases
If you intend to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a nursing home, your case will most likely be filed on the basis...
January 12, 2020Locations in New York where Leitner Warywoda handles personal injury and malpractice lawsuits Leitner Warywoda attorneys prosecute lawsuits involving nursing home abuse, neglect and negligence, specifically involving injuries such...
January 7, 2020Department of Health Nursing Home Profiles and Enforcement ActionsThe New York State Department of Health provides resources to assist families with comparing the quality of care of New York State...
December 22, 2019What Are the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect?
When you move an elderly loved one into a nursing home, it’s with the assumption that he or she will receive far better care at the...