Injury law 9/11

Filing a Lawsuit for a Nursing Home Fall

Leitner Varughese Warywoda

Jun 10, 20213 min read

Filing a Lawsuit for a Nursing Home Fall

Falls in nursing homes happen much too often, and older adults end up suffering serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries as a...

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Fatal Falls in New York Construction Accidents Highlight Serious Risks

Brett Leitner

Jun 8, 20213 min read

Fatal Falls in New York Construction Accidents Highlight Serious Risks

Construction workers can be seriously injured in accidents on job sites, particularly when safety measures are not in place. Two recent...

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My Doctor Says My Injury is Serious: Is That Enough to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

Brett Leitner

Jun 2, 20213 min read

My Doctor Says My Injury is Serious: Is That Enough to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

Since New York is a no-fault state in terms of auto accident cases and claims, it can be difficult for injury victims who have been...

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Top Things to Know About New York State Public Health Law and Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuits

Brett Leitner

May 28, 20213 min read

Top Things to Know About New York State Public Health Law and Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuits

When an older adult suffers serious injuries in a nursing home as a result of passive neglect or intentional abuse, the first issue on...

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Leitner Varughese Warywoda Recovers the 15th Largest Settlement Injury in New York

Brett Leitner

May 19, 20213 min read

Leitner Varughese Warywoda Recovers the 15th Largest Settlement Injury in New York

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

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5 Steps to Take Immediately If You Suspect Medical Malpractice

Brett Leitner

May 11, 20212 min read

5 Steps to Take Immediately If You Suspect Medical Malpractice

If you think your medical team deviated from the most widely accepted standard of care, you may have grounds for legal action. Should you...

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Are Bed Sores Always a Result of Nursing Home Negligence?

Brett Leitner

May 10, 20213 min read

Are Bed Sores Always a Result of Nursing Home Negligence?

Learning that an elderly loved one in a nursing home has developed bed sores can be devastating, especially if the bed sores are severe...

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Can a Preexisting Condition Affect My Car Accident Lawsuit?

Brett Leitner

Apr 29, 20213 min read

Can a Preexisting Condition Affect My Car Accident Lawsuit?

When you have sustained serious injuries in a New York motor vehicle collision, you will likely be thinking almost immediately about how...

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Electrocution Accidents on New York Construction Sites

Brett Leitner

Apr 21, 20213 min read

Electrocution Accidents on New York Construction Sites

Every year, construction workers in New York and across the country sustain serious and fatal construction injuries as a result of the...

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How the Pandemic Has Revealed Urgent Needs for Nursing Home Reform

Brett Leitner

Apr 18, 20213 min read

How the Pandemic Has Revealed Urgent Needs for Nursing Home Reform

In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has made seniors in nursing homes more vulnerable to serious and life-threatening harm. Older adults...

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Should I Settle My New York Car Accident Case?

Brett Leitner

Apr 13, 20213 min read

Should I Settle My New York Car Accident Case?

After you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident in New York, you are likely beginning to think about your options for...

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What is a Trench Collapse Accident at a New York Construction site?

Leitner Varughese Warywoda

Apr 4, 20212 min read

What is a Trench Collapse Accident at a New York Construction site?

Construction accidents in New York can take many different forms, and construction workers can sustain serious and life-threatening injuries

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Car Accidents and Pedestrians: Is the Driver Always at Fault?

Brett Leitner

Mar 27, 20212 min read

Car Accidents and Pedestrians: Is the Driver Always at Fault?

If you were walking in New York and you were struck by a motor vehicle, you might be assuming that the motorist is at fault and that you...

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The Nursing Home Star System and Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits

Brett Leitner

Mar 21, 20212 min read

The Nursing Home Star System and Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits

When adult children are struggling over a decision about whether or not to move an elderly parent into a nursing home, it can be...

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I Want to File a Car Accident Lawsuit: What Should I Do?

Brett Leitner

Mar 16, 20213 min read

I Want to File a Car Accident Lawsuit: What Should I Do?

I Want to File a Car Accident Lawsuit: What Should I Do? After a devastating motor vehicle collision in New York, it can be difficult to

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Seeking Compensation After a Crane Accident

Brett Leitner

Mar 14, 20212 min read

Seeking Compensation After a Crane Accident

Crane accidents occur much more frequently than they should in New York and across the country. According to a recent report from ABC 7...

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How Do I File a Lawsuit After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

Brett Leitner

Mar 7, 20213 min read

How Do I File a Lawsuit After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

When you have been seriously injured by a motorist in a hit-and-run accident, you should begin working with an aggressive New York car...

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Newsweek Spotlights Leitner Varughese Warywoda Efforts for Nursing Home Neglect Justice

Brett Leitner

Mar 5, 202113 min read

Newsweek Spotlights Leitner Varughese Warywoda Efforts for Nursing Home Neglect Justice

For Vivian Rivera-Zayas and her family, the troubles began in January 2020 after her 78-year-old mother Ana Martinez experienced...

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LVW Featured in Expose of the Fight to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable for Thousands of COVID Deaths

Brett Leitner

Mar 2, 202113 min read

LVW Featured in Expose of the Fight to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable for Thousands of COVID Deaths

“They Can’t Hold The Nursing Homes Responsible” Across New York state, Cuomo’s nursing home liability shield has caused a legal chilling...

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Who is Liable in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?

Brett Leitner

Feb 21, 20213 min read

Who is Liable in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?

If you have an elderly loved one who sustained injuries at a nursing home or assisted-living facility as a result of nursing home abuse...

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