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Analysis of verdicts, appellate decisions, nursing home inspections, and the law behind serious injury cases in New York.
October 26, 2025What New York State Nursing Home Inspections Reveal About Resident Care: Nassau CountyNursing Home Inspection Results in Nassau County, NY (2025): What Families Should Know About Care Quality and Safety Introduction Families across Nassau County rely on nursing homes to care for aging parents and loved ones. But inspection results from 2024–2025 show troubling gaps in resident safety, care quality, and staffing compliance. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) report that several Long Island facilities have...
September 19, 2025The Construction Industry’s RICO Offensive in New York: A Threat to Ethical AdvocacyThe construction industry’s RICO lawsuits and defamation campaigns in New York target personal injury attorneys and medical providers under 
September 18, 2025Brooklyn Nursing Home Murder: Leitner Warywoda Retained as Family CounselA tragic and avoidable death at Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coney Island, Brooklyn has drawn national and international media attention. Nina Kravtsov, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor, was fatally assaulted by her 95-year-old roommate, raising critical questions about nursing home safety, criminal liability, and the responsibilities of facility operators when residents are placed at risk. Leitner Warywoda PLLC has been retained to represent Ms. Kravtsov’s family. We are...
September 12, 2025Major Changes in New York Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law: 2025 Appellate HighlightsStay informed on the latest appellate decisions and legal changes shaping personal injury and medical malpractice cases in New York for 2025
August 3, 2025In Loving Memory of Angel Salas: Standing Together Against Impaired Driving on Long IslandOn the Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County, 9-year-old Angel Salas lost his life to a senseless tragedy—a crash caused by an...July 26, 20252023 #1 Injury Firm in New York#1 Rated: Best of New York Leitner Warywoda "Record-Breaking Personal Injury Powerhouse" Highlights Winner of Some of the...
July 25, 2025The Impact of Leitner Warywoda on Nursing Home Litigation in New York StateLeitner Warywoda PLLC has emerged as one of New York's most influential law firms in the specialized field of nursing home litigation, fundamentally reshaping how these cases are prosecuted and establishing new precedents that protect vulnerable elderly residents across the state. Through their aggressive litigation tactics, innovative legal strategies, and substantial financial recoveries, the firm has not only secured justice for individual clients but has also contributed to broader...
June 11, 2025A Season of Justice — Recent Victories for Our ClientsAt Leitner Warywoda PLLC, we fight relentlessly for justice—and the past few weeks have underscored that commitment in powerful ways....
June 2, 2025Nursing Home Abuse in New York: What Families in NYC and Long Island Need to KnowSuspect nursing home abuse in NYC or Long Island? Our experienced attorneys fight for victims of neglect. Over $200M recovered. Free consult
May 31, 2025Leitner Warywoda PLLC Proudly Supports Ostomy Awareness Through UOAA SponsorshipAt Leitner Warywoda PLLC , our commitment to advocating for individuals facing medical challenges extends beyond the courtroom. We are...
May 26, 2025The Grieving Families Act: What New York’s Third Veto Reveals About Power, Priorities, and JusticeNew York remains one of only two states in the country where wrongful death damages are limited exclusively to pecuniary (economic) loss. Th
April 13, 2025New York’s Nursing Home Crisis: Legal Setbacks, Financial Turmoil, and the Fight for AccountabilityAt Leitner Warywoda, we are committed to advocating for the rights and safety of nursing home residents across New York City and Long...
April 6, 2025Smoke, Mirrors & Profits: How Big Insurance Is Using “Fraud” as a Red Herring to Inflate Premiums and Protect Its Bottom LineIn a headline-grabbing campaign that looks, on its face, like a noble crusade against fraud, a closer look possibly reveals something far...
March 31, 2025Will I Get a Quick Settlement in My Personal Injury Case in New York?If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence—whether in a car accident, construction accident, slip and fall, or medical...
March 28, 2025Finding Balance: ABC News Deepens Discussion on Construction Injury Claims and Scaffold Law"The insurance industry and the industry lobby is very wealthy and very strong. They're doing everything they can to tarnish and to...
March 25, 2025Leitner Warywoda’s Nicholas Warywoda Featured in ABC Report, Exposing Insurance Industry Myths on Scaffold LawRecent accusations by construction and insurance industry groups claim that fraudulent workplace injury lawsuits have skyrocketed,...
March 10, 2025Myth vs. Reality: The True Impact of Scaffold Law on Insurance Premiums and Worker SafetyThe construction insurance industry frequently claims that New York's Scaffold Law drives up premiums through fraudulent lawsuits, but these
March 4, 2025NY Scaffold Law & Workplace Safety: The Real Impact Over Two DecadesFor over a century, New York’s Labor Laws 240 and 241—commonly known as the Scaffold Law—have served as a crucial safeguard for construction
February 28, 2025Karen Hertz of Leitner Warywoda Provides Legal Insight on Federal Employee Layoffs in CNN InterviewIn a recent CNN article , Karen Hertz , Senior Employment Counsel at Leitner Warywoda , provided expert commentary on the escalating...
February 28, 2025Karen Hertz of Leitner Warywoda Provides Legal Insight on Federal Employee Layoffs in CNN InterviewIn a recent CNN article , Karen Hertz , Senior Employment Counsel at Leitner Warywoda , provided expert commentary on the escalating...
February 23, 2025Fighting Back Against the "Fraudulent Lawsuit" Narrative: Protecting Workers' Rights in New YorkDon't Let Them Silence You: Protecting Workers' Rights Amidst the "Fraudulent Lawsuit" Clamor The recent media spotlight on alleged...
February 23, 2025Navigating Medicaid and Nursing Home Admissions in New York: Protecting Your Loved OneWhen a loved one requires nursing home care, the emotional and logistical challenges can feel overwhelming. Add to that the complexities...
February 23, 2025Navigating Recent Federal Workforce Changes: Essential Insights for Federal EmployeesThe federal workforce is currently experiencing a period of significant transformation, driven by directives from the Department of...
February 6, 2025Key Considerations for Federal Employees Contemplating the Deferred Resignation ProgramFebruary 6, 2025 Leitner Warywoda PLLC Introduction On January 28, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sent an unprecedented...