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Leav & Steinberg rejects $300,000 in April and recovers $875,000.00 for building inspector injured on defective stairs-on eve of trial

Leav & Steinberg, LLP rejects a $300,000.00 offer for a 64 year old man injured at a building and proceeds to trial when defendant increases the offer to $875,000.00 Matter referred by a solo attorney who wanted our firm expertise and reputation in assisting the client.

Leav & Steinberg urges everyone to step up and protect Civil Rights-Help fight against HR 1215

Though our country has gone through a turbulent time with the recent election, we understand that many have become frustrated and upset with even discussing the topic of government and politics.  However, it has come to our attention that certain elected government officials have put forth a bill which would severely curtail the rights of … Read more

LEAV & STEINBERG, LLP-starts of 2017 with two very significant motion victories on Medical Malpractice cases

In the Medical Malpractice arena, Plaintiffs routinely face an uphill battle.  From inception, the defendants always seek to limit our claims, and create defenses in hope of proving that the conduct of the doctor/hospital/staff was within the accepted Standard of Care.  When all discovery is complete, we find that defendants and their counsel are making … Read more

Appellate Division Upholds Ban on E-Cigarettes in Public Place

New York City’s ban on e-cigarettes have was upheld by the Appellate Division.  New York City Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment (CLASH) filed a lawsuit arguing that New York City’s 2013 ban on vaping in public places (Local Rule 152) violated the New York State Constitution by impermissibly lumping smoking traditional cigarettes and smoking electronic … Read more

LIRR TRAIN STRUCK STATION IN ATLANTIC TERMINAL, 100 INJURED, 600 PASSENGERS ABOARD THE TRAIN

On the morning of Wednesday, January 4, 2017, a Long Island Railroad (LIRR) train derailed at Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal during the rush hour commute injuring over a hundred (100) people, officials said.  An estimated 600 people were on the train when the crash occurred.  The train left from Far Rockaway at 7:18am and was supposed … Read more

Multi-vehicle Collision on Cross Bronx Expressway Kills 3, Injures 5

On the morning of December 27, 2016, a multi vehicle accident, including two tractor trailers, killed three men and injured five more. The accident occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m., when the two tractor trailers, a Toyota sedan, and a pick-up truck collided on the eastbound lane of the Cross Bronx Expressway near Webster Ave. The … Read more

Dangers of E-Cigarettes-beyond exploding they are more dangerous than the manufacturers and distributors are telling us

The obvious and hidden dangers of E-Cigarettes are becoming well known and openly discussed. Leav & Steinberg is investigating cases of E-cig explosions and the hidden dangers that may cause long term illnesses to those young and old who are using it

Tragic Construction Accident in Queens Claims Lives of Two Men

On November 22, 2016, a 6,500 pound I-beam became loose as it was hoisted into place at a construction site in Briarwood, Queens.  The I-beam fell four stories, killing a crane operator and a flag man.  A link with more information about the accident can be found here.  New York City has many laws and … Read more

Department of Sanitation Sergeant died at work-Leav & Steinberg, LLP retained to investigate EMS Delay and prior medical treatment

LEAV & STEINBERG, LLP retained to investigate and help a family. 37 year old married father of two was told he was in general good health. He visited with a PCP doctor and even saw a cardiologist. Last year he was stricken with chest pain at work. A delay by EMS and the failure to diagnose his underlying heart condition has left a family without their father.