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New York’s Auto Insurance Minimums Are Dangerously Outdated – And How They Can Affect an Accident Case

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If you’re the average driver in NY, you likely renew your car insurance yearly without thinking twice about whether it will fully protect you in the case of an accident. Despite the rising cost of medical care, vehicle repairs, and lost wages, most states, including New York, maintain auto insurance minimum requirements that were set … Read more

New York City Announces 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes – What it Means for Riders

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New York City just passed a major speed restriction for e-bikes. Beginning on October 24th, 2025, a new citywide speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bicycles took effect across all five boroughs.  The restriction, which limits e-bikes to 15 mph, was announced by Eric Adams several months ago in response to safety concerns … Read more

Settlement Alert – $6.4 Million recovered for a Worker Injured on the Job

Just two weeks before the case was scheduled to go to trial, L&S partner Edward Steinberg successfully secured a $6.45 million settlement for a construction worker injured on the job. This settlement represents a significant turnaround from the defendant’s previous mediation offer of just $1.2 million in August 2024. We are glad to have had … Read more

Summer 2025: Leav & Steinberg Secures Over $6 Million in Settlements Across 20+ Cases

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Leav & Steinberg Delivers Results While Others Take Vacation While many New York personal injury law firms slow down during the summer months, Leav & Steinberg’s dedicated legal team worked tirelessly to secure life-changing settlements for injured New Yorkers. In June and July 2025 alone, our experienced attorneys achieved over $6 million in settlements and … Read more

Changes To Animal Injury Cases In New York – Leav & Steinberg LLP

Breaking: Decision Changes New York’s Approach to Animal Injury Cases A recent landmark decision in New York courts has established a significant change in the way that victims of domestic animal attacks can seek compensation.   Flanders vs. Goodfellow, settled on April 17th, 2025, sets a new precedent on the responsibility of animal owners to prevent … Read more

Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in New York: Leav & Steinberg LLP Announces Partnership With Gurfein Douglas LLP

Leav & Steinberg LLP is pleased to announce a significant new partnership with Gurfein Douglas LLP, uniting two respected firms known for their dedication to catastrophic personal injury cases in New York.  This strategic collaboration enhances our collective ability to advocate fiercely for victims who have suffered life-changing injuries due to medical malpractice, product liability, … Read more

Leav & Steinberg Celebrates $55 Million Recovered in 2024

Leav & Steinberg LLP is proud to announce an exceptional year of client advocacy, recovering over $55 million for injured New Yorkers in 2024 and already securing more than $2 million in settlements as we begin 2025. While many firms highlight only their multi-million-dollar verdicts in catastrophic cases, Leav & Steinberg’s approach has always been … Read more