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Analysis of verdicts, appellate decisions, nursing home inspections, and the law behind serious injury cases in New York.
September 13, 2017Several nursing home residents died after Florida nursing home lost power due to Hurricane IrmaIt was reported that the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, a nursing home in Florida, lost power to the air conditioning/cooling...
September 11, 2017Leitner Warywoda is investigating multiple potential nursing home neglect and abuse claims involvinThe attorneys ate Leitner Warywoda are currently investigating potential nursing home abuse and neglect cases against various New York...
September 8, 2017Attorneys Leitner Warywoda handle Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawsuits in all areas of Nassau CoLeitner Warywoda attorneys prosecute lawsuits involving nursing home abuse, neglect and negligence, specifically involving injuries such...
September 6, 2017Warning Signs of Nursing Home Negligence, Neglect or Abuse; Leitner Warywoda protects the rights ofPRESSURE ULCERS (bedsores) These can be found on about 25% of nursing home residents, most often because they’ve been left unattended for...
September 6, 2017Be aware of potential problems at your loved one's nursing home; Leitner Warywoda is a premier Family members and other visitors should be vigilant while visiting your loved ones in nursing homes and should be aware of possible...
September 5, 2017Inspector General investigation finds inadequate reporting of incidents of abuse and neglect at skilThe Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recently determined that The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
August 15, 2017Woodmere Rehabilitation And Health Care Center Head Nurse Sentenced for Covering up the Neglect of aThe New York State Attorney General's Office announced today that a former Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Head Nurse was...
August 14, 2017Leitner Warywoda has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of nursing home residents who fell andWhile not all resident falls in nursing homes are preventable, the truth is that falls can very often be prevented with proper staff...August 10, 2017Leitner Warywoda Provides Information for New York State Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud ContLeitner Warywoda attorneys Brett Leitner and Justin Varughese have spent years advocating for and representing elderly nursing home...
August 8, 2017Attorneys Brett Leitner and Justin Varughese Lead the Fight to Protect New York Nursing Home ResidenLeitner Warywoda attorneys Brett Leitner and Justin Varughese are among New York State's most recognized and respected leaders in...August 7, 2017Nursing Home Owners and Lobbyists Wage War to Deny Victims their Day in Court; Leitner Warywoda FigAs we previously reported here, a coalition of nursing home owners, nursing home lobbyists, and conservative business groups have "waged...
August 3, 2017President Trump seeks to limit nursing home residents right to sue; Leitner Warywoda fights againstWhen residents enter assisted living centers and nursing homes, they are often asked to sign a binding arbitration agreement, completely...July 31, 2017Leitner Warywoda COMMENDS GUILTY VERDICT AGAINST SUFFOLK COUNTY (NEW YORK) NURSING AIDE WHO FALSIFILeitner Warywoda COMMENDS GUILTY VERDICT AGAINST NURSING AIDE
July 25, 2017Leitner Warywoda successfully handles New York nursing home bedsore (pressure ulcer) casesWhat is a bed sore, also known as a bedsore, a pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer? The Mayo Clinic defines the above as "injuries to skin...July 19, 2017Leitner Warywoda lawyers successfully file lawsuits for New York nursing home injuries including beLeitner Warywoda has extensive experience representing clients who have been injured in New York nursing homes. Some of the most common...July 17, 2017Doctors find link between Alzheimer’s and bedsores; Leitner Warywoda prosecutes lawsuits for nursinDoctors in Israel recently determined that they believe there is a link between Alzheimer’s and bedsores, finding that abnormal cell...
July 12, 2017Despite Purported Stricter Oversight, New York Times Reports that Nursing Home Care Remains Poor; LeThe New York Times published an eye-opening article recently which found that nursing homes in New York State and across the United...July 6, 2017Updated Protection for Nursing Home Residents; Leitner Warywoda Fights for the ElderlyIn the past months, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued several updates and revisions to the federal nursing home...
June 26, 2017New York Attorney General announces arrest of registered nurse for Medicaid fraudAs detailed in the Attorney General's statement below, a registered nurse in New York was arrested for for allegedly submitting over...
June 20, 2017New York Nursing Home Complaints; Leitner Warywoda Fights for Neglected Nursing Home ResidentsWhich nursing homes in New York State are complained about most? NewYorkUpstate.com posted a searchable database in which New York...
June 19, 2017New York Attorney General Launches New Elder Fraud Prevention Initiative; Leitner Warywoda ContinueThe New York State Attorney General's Office issued the following statement regarding certain initiatives that the AG is taking to combat...June 15, 2017Reduction of Medicaid and Effect on Nursing Home CareBed sore fracture lawyersJune 12, 2017Inadequate Nursing Home Staffing Levels Leads to InjuriesMany nursing homes across New York State are notoriously understaffed. Numerous studies show nursing homes with more nurses, nurse aides...
June 2, 2017Common Nursing Home InjuriesLeitner Warywoda has extensive experience representing clients who have been injured in New York nursing homes. Some of the most common...