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Analysis of verdicts, appellate decisions, nursing home inspections, and the law behind serious injury cases in New York.
January 5, 2024Garbage Truck AccidentsPeople often cite “garbage truck driver” as an undesirable job, but we should all be grateful for garbage trucks and the people who work...
December 29, 2023Beware of Icy Roads in New YorkIt has been nearly two years since New York City saw more than a dusting of snow, but whether or not that dry spell is about to end, it...
December 28, 2023Empowering Your Claim: Strategies for Strengthening Your Slip and Fall Case in New YorkIn the bustling streets of New York, a slip and fall incident can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving you with injuries and questions...
December 22, 2023New York Tort LawIf you have never attended law school, then you may never have heard the words “tort” or “tortfeasor,” but you have certainly seen...
December 20, 2023Avoiding Common Pitfalls After a Truck Accident in New YorkIn the wake of a truck accident, the path to recovery can be arduous. With so much at stake, it’s important to tread carefully. To assist...
December 19, 2023Effective Fire Safety Measures in Residential Buildings | Compassionate & Confident Guidance Ensuring fire safety in residential buildings is of utmost importance for the protection of lives and property. Property owners and...
December 18, 2023Effective Strategies for Enhancing Safety at Construction SitesConstruction sites can be hazardous environments, with numerous potential risks and dangers. However, by implementing effective safety...
December 17, 2023Debunking the Top Myths of Personal Injury CasesSuffering an injury due to someone else's negligence is a painful and traumatic experience that can lead to physical, emotional, and...
December 15, 20235 Signs You May Have a Case Against a Nursing HomeQuality care in nursing homes is a right, not a privilege. It's crucial that residents of these establishments receive the highest degree...
December 15, 2023How to Determine Negligence and Know if You Have a Personal Injury CaseSustaining injuries after an accident or medical malpractice can be life-changing, leaving you feeling lost and unsure of what to do...
December 15, 2023Filing a Police Report After a Car Accident: How and WhyIf you are only judging based on stereotypes, you could easily think that, since traffic and aggression are essential components of the...
December 8, 2023Trampoline AccidentsTrampolines are bouncy and buoyant when everything goes right, but what about when something goes wrong? If it is a backyard trampoline,...
December 7, 2023Top Tips for Managing a Successful Personal Injury Case (PART II)This continues Leitner Warywoda's multi-part series highlighting tip for success in dealing with personal injury lawsuits. 9....
December 6, 2023Top Tips for Managing a Successful Personal Injury Case (PART I)If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, it is important to take the necessary steps to protect your rights and receive...
December 1, 2023Vicarious Liability and New York Nursing Home CasesSome nursing home negligence lawsuits arise from a single egregious mistake, such as nursing staff leaving a patient unattended during a...
November 24, 2023New York Attorney General Sues Nursing Home Chain for Neglect and FraudNursing homes in New York City run the gamut of price ranges. On one end of the spectrum, you have the unadorned nursing homes where most...
November 22, 2023Handling Construction Site Accidents: Workers' Compensation Claims vs. Personal Injury LawsuitsConstruction site accidents can be life-altering events. The toll these accidents take on victims and their families is immense, and...
November 17, 2023Product Liability and Car Accident LawsuitsIf you get injured in a car accident, you can usually get the money you need to cover your accident-related medical bills by filing an...November 14, 2023Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents and Their ImpactSlip and fall accidents happen more frequently than we might realize. Whether it's a wet floor, a loose rug, or a poorly maintained...
November 10, 2023Can the Pedestrian Be at Fault for a Pedestrian Accident?One of the most famous movie scenes that encapsulates the feeling of New York traffic is the scene in Midnight Cowboy, where Dustin...November 3, 2023Motor Vehicle Blind Spots and New York Car Accident CasesLook straight ahead and take note of the things that you can see clearly in your field of vision, as well as objects that are noticeable...
October 28, 2023What to Know About Pursuing Compensation After a Jackknife Truck Accident in New YorkIf your life was derailed by a jackknife truck accident in New York, you know all too well the physical, emotional, and financial toll it...
October 27, 2023What Are Your Legal Rights After Getting Injured in a Horseback Riding Accident?According to premises liability laws, you can sometimes sue the owner of a property where you suffered an accidental injury simply...
October 20, 2023Do Premises Liability Laws Apply to Sidewalks in Residential Areas?Premises liability lawsuits hold that if you get injured in a preventable accident on private property, you have the right to file a...