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Is There a Difference Between a Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Lawsuit?

Brett Leitner

Nov 14, 20213 min read

Is There a Difference Between a Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Lawsuit?

Elderly residents of nursing homes have certain rights under New York law, and when a facility violates those rights through an...

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Brett Leitner

Nov 9, 20213 min read

Older Drivers and Car Accident Lawsuits

While many older drivers have difficulty maintaining control of a motor vehicle or seeing well in order to avoid a traffic collision,...

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Five Things to Know About Construction Equipment Accidents

Brett Leitner

Nov 1, 20212 min read

Five Things to Know About Construction Equipment Accidents

Construction equipment accidents are quite common on construction sites. They can involve dangerous falls from equipment like ladders,...

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Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes and Lawsuits: Three Things to Know

Brett Leitner

Oct 29, 20212 min read

Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes and Lawsuits: Three Things to Know

When you have concerns about an elderly loved one’s mental well-being in a nursing home, it can be difficult to articulate those fears...

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New York Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund

Brett Leitner

Oct 21, 20214 min read

New York Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund

Leitner Varughese Warywoda, a leading New York State trial law firm representing hundreds of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect,...

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Who Can I Sue After a Motor Vehicle Accident in New York?

Brett Leitner

Oct 15, 20213 min read

Who Can I Sue After a Motor Vehicle Accident in New York?

After getting hurt in a serious motor vehicle collision in New York, you likely want to hold the responsible party accountable for the...

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Leitner Varughese Warywoda Attorneys Selected by SuperLawyers for 2021

Brett Leitner

Oct 4, 20212 min read

Leitner Varughese Warywoda Attorneys Selected by SuperLawyers for 2021

Leitner Varughese Warywoda is excited to announce that three of our attorneys were selected as 2021 New York Metro Area Super Lawyers....

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LVW, Assm Ron Kim, Jumaane Williams, and Voices for Seniors Proudly Unveil Nursing Home Victims Act

Brett Leitner

Sep 29, 20212 min read

LVW, Assm Ron Kim, Jumaane Williams, and Voices for Seniors Proudly Unveil Nursing Home Victims Act

Brett Leitner, Justin Varughese and Nicholas Warywoda proudly joined NYS Assemblyman Ron Kim, NYC Public Advocate and likely candidate...

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LVW Proudly Supports Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund and Reform Bill

Brett Leitner

Sep 28, 20211 min read

LVW Proudly Supports Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund and Reform Bill

Leitner Varughese Warywoda is proud to stand alongside NYS Assemblyman Ron Kim, nursing home advocates Voices for Seniors, TV Host and...

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Does New York’s No-Fault Law Mean I Cannot File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

Brett Leitner

Sep 23, 20213 min read

Does New York’s No-Fault Law Mean I Cannot File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

Anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision in New York should be thinking about how to seek financial compensation for...

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Workers’ Compensation Versus a Lawsuit for Construction Accident Injuries

Brett Leitner

Sep 20, 20213 min read

Workers’ Compensation Versus a Lawsuit for Construction Accident Injuries

Construction accidents are often serious and fatal given that there are many hazards on construction sites. Yet most construction...

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Unreported Nursing Home Abuse: What You Should Know

Brett Leitner

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Unreported Nursing Home Abuse: What You Should Know

Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious problems in New York. While we know that rates of nursing home negligence are much higher than...

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Leitner Varughese Warywoda car accident win named Top 100 Settlement in New York

Brett Leitner

Sep 9, 20212 min read

Leitner Varughese Warywoda car accident win named Top 100 Settlement in New York

New York personal injury and wrongful death law firm Leitner Varughese Warywoda PLLC is proud to report that a recent firm win of...

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Construction Work and Heat Exposure Injuries

Brett Leitner

Sep 3, 20212 min read

Construction Work and Heat Exposure Injuries

Unlike many other types of work, jobs in the construction industry often must be performed outdoors. In the winter, outdoor work comes...

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Can I File a Car Accident Lawsuit in New York?

Brett Leitner

Aug 30, 20212 min read

Can I File a Car Accident Lawsuit in New York?

Anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision in New York is likely wondering about their ability to seek financial...

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NY Post Highlights LVW Firm's "Groundbreaking" Win for Nursing Home Victims

Brett Leitner

Aug 13, 20213 min read

NY Post Highlights LVW Firm's "Groundbreaking" Win for Nursing Home Victims

NEW YORK POST ARTICLE COVID negligence suit against LI nursing home can proceed, judge says By Carl Campanile August 12, 2021 5:52pm ...

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When Does New York Labor Law Allow Me to File a Construction Accident Lawsuit?

Brett Leitner

Jul 27, 20212 min read

When Does New York Labor Law Allow Me to File a Construction Accident Lawsuit?

Construction accidents in New York are preventable, yet they continue to occur because of negligence on worksites and the failure of...

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Five Things to Know About Seeking Compensation After a “Fatal Four” Construction Death

Brett Leitner

Jun 28, 20213 min read

Five Things to Know About Seeking Compensation After a “Fatal Four” Construction Death

Serious construction accidents often happen on various types of construction sites, and construction workers can sustain serious and...

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Pickup Trucks and Auto Accident Lawsuits

Brett Leitner

Jun 24, 20213 min read

Pickup Trucks and Auto Accident Lawsuits

Pickup Trucks and Auto Accident Lawsuits Motor vehicle collisions of any type can result in serious injuries, whether you are in a...

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NY Hospital Lobby Intervenes in Leitner Varughese Warywoda COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Suit

Brett Leitner

Jun 15, 20213 min read

NY Hospital Lobby Intervenes in Leitner Varughese Warywoda COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Suit

NY Hospital Lobby Slams COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Suit By Y. Peter Kang Law360 (June 14, 2021, 7:18 PM EDT) -- Two powerful lobbying...

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