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10/12/2026

Losing a loved one is devastating — navigating wrongful death claims in New York can make it even harder. Our latest post explains why these cases often begin in Surrogate’s Court, who can bring a claim, and the crucial two-year deadline Long Island families need to know. Read more: https://wix.to/LejZkfv

In New York, only a court-appointed representative can sue over a death, and the two-year deadline runs from the date of death. Here is why the estate comes first.

10/08/2026

New York's Nursing Home Incident Reporting Manual (Version 2026-2) was reissued — and families need to know what it means. When an incident involves your loved one, is the facility allowed to keep it quiet? Usually not. Our latest blog breaks down what nursing homes must report, who they must notify, and how quickly it must happen. Read the full explainer and protect your family’s rights: https://wix.to/SN4Dpv9

In August 2026, the New York State Department of Health reissued its Nursing Home Incident Reporting Manual (Version 2026-2), the guidance every licensed nursing home in the state uses to decide what gets reported, to whom, and how fast. The Manual is written for facility staff. But families should....

09/24/2026

A Bus, 20 Minutes, and a Lifetime of Pain: Why New York’s Appellate Court Was Right to Uphold a $47.8 Million Award

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09/24/2026

A Bus, 20 Minutes, and a Lifetime of Pain: Why New York's Appellate Court Was Right to Uphold a $47.8 Million Award

On September 17, 2026, New York's Appellate Division, First Department, decided Beauchamp v. New York City Transit Authority. Within days, defense-side commentators were calling the result a symptom of a broken system. Their argument was that awards this large reward greed, inflate future claims, an...

09/09/2026

09/04/2026

A man in a mental health crisis. Alone in his own house. Threatening no one else. Dead roughly four minutes after police forced open his front door.

The Police Commissioner called the shooting justified within a day. The Attorney General declined to file charges.

This week, Suffolk County approved a $2.1 million settlement of the federal lawsuit our firm brought for Alan Weber's wife and two children.

If you have been told an investigation "already resolved" what happened to someone in your family — it did not. A criminal review and a civil rights case are not the same proceeding, and they do not ask the same question.

Read what the case turned on:
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-shooting-police-settlement-xcsf2pax

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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08/25/2026

Leitner Warywoda PLLC secured nine recent recoveries totaling more than $5 million for New York families — holding nursing homes, landlords, and drivers accountable across nursing home neglect, motor vehicle, premises liability, and medical malpractice cases. Read the outcomes and how trial-focused advocacy made a difference. https://wix.to/4vOQ1Nc

Nursing Home Neglect · Motor Vehicle · Premises Liability · Medical MalpracticeThe results below reflect a recent period of trial-focused work by Leitner Warywoda PLLC on behalf of New York clients and families. Together, these nine recoveries total more than $5 million across nursing home neglec...

08/21/2026

Injured in New York? From day one we’ll help you preserve evidence, deal with insurers, and prepare every detail for trial if needed. Leitner Warywoda has secured more than $250M for clients and is recognized for trial-ready advocacy - you’ll get clear guidance and steady support every step of the way. Contact our Manhattan office at 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 1718 or our Huntington office at 44 Elm Street #19 to start your claim today. https://wix.to/jRwIiVC

08/20/2026

Injured in a car or truck crash near 14 Penn Plaza or Huntington? Know what to collect at the scene - photos of damage and injuries, witness names, officer reports, and any dashcam or phone video - because strong evidence boosts your negotiating power. We’ve recovered over $250M for clients and prepare every case for trial, which often leads to better settlements. Need help preserving evidence or starting a claim? Contact us today: https://wix.to/MlcY0IT 🚗📸⚖️

08/19/2026

When care fails, you deserve answers and real accountability. I know the signs families often miss-repeated unexplained injuries, sudden weight loss, untreated infections, withdrawal, or changes in behavior-and I know how New York law defines abuse and neglect. I’ll listen closely, investigate thoroughly, and pursue the compensation your family needs with the trial experience to back it up. If you’re in Manhattan or Huntington and suspect neglect, contact us today to discuss your case. https://wix.to/GXkGFPP