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August 13, 2019Deadlines for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawsuits in New YorkThere are strict deadlines for filing nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits in the state of New York. These deadlines are prescribed in...
August 12, 2019New York nursing homes found less likely to accept poor residentsDespite laws not allowing discrimination in admitting residents due to their source of payment, it was recently reported that New York's...
July 30, 20193 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Nursing Home Abuse AttorneyIf your loved one has been a victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, it is only natural to want justice. Whether or not criminal...
July 23, 2019How Much Is My Nursing Home Abuse Claim Worth?Victims of nursing home abuse often endure tremendous psychological distress in addition to physical pain. If you or a member of your...
July 13, 2019What Constitutes Nursing Home Negligence in New York?If you or someone you love suffered an injury in a nursing home, you may be wondering if you have grounds for a negligence claim. To...
July 8, 20195 Steps to Take After Nursing Home Abuse or NeglectAnger, depression, guilt—these are just a few of the emotions you may be feeling after finding out that a loved one has been abused or...
June 29, 2019Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Bedsores?Many healthcare providers consider bedsores to be a normal complication that arises when patients have limited mobility. The truth,...
June 20, 20194 Reasons to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse LawyerIf you’ve recently found out that a loved one was abused or neglected in a nursing home, you may be considering legal action. Depending...
June 13, 20193 FAQs About Nursing Home Hip and Femur Fracture LawsuitsFalls happen frequently in nursing homes and often result in devastating injuries. Brain trauma, spinal cord damage, and fractured hips...
June 4, 2019Leitner Warywoda victories featured in the 2019 Edition of Jury Verdict Review & AnalysisTwo recent victories of Leitner Warywoda were selected to be featured in the 2019 edition of Jury Verdict Review & Analysis - New York,...
May 30, 2019LV partners Brett Leitner and Justin Varughese attend NYSTLA's 2019 Law Day Dinner and continue Renowned New York City and Long Island personal injury law firm Leitner Warywoda extends its gratitude and appreciation to...
April 28, 2019Failure to have enough and adequate staff in New York nursing homesThe lawyers of the New York nursing home abuse and neglect law firm of Leitner Warywoda PLLC have litigated hundreds of lawsuits against...
April 18, 2019Nursing home neglect, abuse and negligence law firm Leitner Warywoda PLLC investigates New York CouNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda has multiple ongoing investigations and pending laws suits against several Nassau County, New York (New York City) nursing home facilities. The investigations center around allegations of nursing home abuse, neglect, negligence, mistreatment and/or inadequate care. The trial law firm is looking into several serious injuries including: Bed Sores or Pressure Sores (also known as “decubitus ulcers” or “pressure ulcers”);...
April 3, 2019Nursing home neglect, abuse and negligence law firm Leitner Warywoda PLLC investigates Queens CountNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda has multiple ongoing investigations and pending laws suits against...
March 29, 2019Identifying Problem Nursing Homes in New York StateIf you or your loved one has been injured, neglected, abused, or mistreated in a New York nursing home, you may be thinking about...
March 12, 2019Nursing home abuse and negligence law firm Leitner Warywoda PLLC investigates Nassau County, New YoNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda has multiple ongoing investigations and pending laws suits against...
March 3, 2019Current Leitner Warywoda investigations into Bronx County, New York nursing homesNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda has multiple ongoing investigations and pending laws suits against...
February 18, 2019Current Leitner Warywoda investigations into Brooklyn, New York nursing homesNew York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Warywoda has multiple ongoing investigations and pending laws suits against...
February 15, 2019New York Nursing Home Medford Multicare Canter abuse, neglect, negligence and other newsThe Medford Multicare Center for living, a troubled nursing home in Suffolk County, New York, was recently cited by the New York State Department of Health for more inadequate care failures. The DOH investigated the nursing home related to allegations concerning: 1. Resident/Patient/Client Neglect-State Licensure 2. State Licensure- State Licensure 3. Accident-Accident It was found that Medford Multicare was in violation of several state and federal rules and regulations. For...
February 10, 2019Leitner Warywoda, a top New York injury law firm, investigates nursing home abuse, neglect and neglLeitner Warywoda is known as one of the top injury law firms handling cases of nursing home abuse, neglect and negligence. Just...
February 4, 2019Leitner Warywoda NURSING HOME NEGLECT CASE FEATURED ON WABC EYEWITNESS NEWSPORT WASHINGTON, Long Island (WABC) -- A family is speaking out and demanding justice after they say their father's Long Island nursing...
January 30, 2019Leitner Warywoda PLLC secures $900,000.00 Judgment against Home Care Agency on behalf of a 93-year-The trial attorneys at Leitner Warywoda PLLC recently secured a $900,000.00 judgment against a home care agency in the Supreme Court of...
January 18, 2019New York State Senator claims NY nursing homes are providing inadequate care and lobbies for stricteA New York State Senator has been taking steps to advocate for the rights of nursing home residents in the State of New York, advising...
January 11, 2019Leitner Warywoda reports recent nursing home neglect, injury and negligence newsLeitner Warywoda recently reported on the disturbing recent allegations of sexual assault and abuse and serious concerns of over...