Do you have to report a not-at-fault crash to your own insurer? Will your rates go up, or can you be dropped? And what if the other driver's insurer won't pay a clear rear-end or T-bone claim? Answers under New York law.

The September 2026 CMS file lists 341 penalties at 189 New York nursing homes, with $13.7 million in fines. What changed, and what the numbers do and don't show.

The free NY Nursing Home Resource Center rates all 593 New York nursing homes and offers family guides, complaint steps and a medical records kit.

When you discover that a loved one in a nursing home is suffering from neglect, it can feel overwhelming. You want to act quickly but also carefully. Knowing the right steps to take can protect your family member and hold the responsible parties accountable. This guide walks you through the process with clear, practical advice. Understanding Reporting Elder Care Issues Nursing home neglect happens when a facility or its staff fail to provide the basic care that residents need

When someone you love suffers a serious injury, the path forward can feel overwhelming. You may not know where to turn or what steps to take next. That’s where experienced legal guidance becomes essential. At Leitner Warywoda PLLC, we understand the challenges families face during these difficult times. We focus on helping you navigate complex legal issues with clarity and confidence. Our firm specializes in plaintiff-side trial work in New York. We handle cases involving nur

Hurt in a truck crash on the Long Island Expressway? Learn who may be liable, which evidence disappears fast, and how New York law applies to your claim.

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.

When someone you love suffers an injury on a construction site, the situation can feel overwhelming. You may be unsure about what steps to take next or how to protect their rights. Construction accidents often involve complex laws and multiple parties, making it difficult to navigate without expert help. That’s why having a knowledgeable construction injury lawyer by your side is essential. Understanding Construction Injury Lawyer Services Construction injury lawyer services

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 understand it too, because it answers a question that comes up in nearly every case we handle: When something happens to a resident, is the home allowed to keep it to itself? Usual

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, and turn lawsuits into lottery tickets. The decision itself answers that argument. Read closely, it shows a court doing exactly what the public should want courts to do. The judges t