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Winning Liability in a Sidewalk Accident Lawsuit in New York

Sidewalk accident lawsuits in New York can be won even before the defendants enter a courtroom. It involves providing unquestionable proof that the defendant was liable for the injury and winning what’s called “summary judgment.”  Leav & Steinberg LLP recently won a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit involving a man injured after tripping … Read more

L&S Attorney Anthony Beneduce Gets Sworn in as Secretary for the Puerto Rican Bar Association 

Leav & Steinberg proudly announces that its newest attorney, Anthony Beneduce, Esq., has been sworn in as the Recording Secretary for the Puerto Rican Bar Association of New York! This appointment reflects Anthony’s dedication to the legal profession and highlights his commitment to serving his community. The Puerto Rican Bar Association advocates for the interests … Read more

L&S Personal Injury Attorneys Win Over $4 Million in Settlements to Start Off 2024!

We are pleased to announce that 2024 is off to a great start with several settlements for our clients. The results were a team effort, stemming from the work of our attorneys and speaking to our firm’s principle of taking on cases of all varieties.  Since the inception of Leav & Steinberg LLP, our firm … Read more

NYC Subway Accident Lawyer: Derailment Injures at Least 24 People 

On Thursday, January 4th, at least 24 people in New York were injured when a northbound no. 1 train carrying 300 people collided with an out-of-service train around 3 pm. The collision ultimately caused both trains to derail and resulted in the evacuation of hundreds from the subway station near West 96th Street. While none … Read more

Understanding the 7 Deaths Linked to Small Magnets Found in Toys With a Product Liability Lawyer in NYC

In early December 2023, The New York Times reported that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was aware of seven deaths, including two in the U.S., and close to 2,400 ER visits from 2017 to 2021 linked to ingesting small, high-powered magnets that are often included in children’s toys. Keep your family safe by … Read more

Protective Netting at Baseball Parks Was One of Bryant Gumbel’s Biggest Accomplishments – How Did Leav & Steinberg Play a Part in This Result? Sometimes, You Lose the Battle But Win the War. 

HBO just aired the last episode of its “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” — marking an end to the show’s 29 years of in-depth sports journalism. Bryant left a lasting impact on many of his fans, creating changes that permeated sports culture and allowed fans to better enjoy the games they loved.  A few days … Read more

Leav & Steinberg Secures $2.15M for Client Injured in Vehicle Collision

The day before Thanksgiving in 2021, a 61-year-old man was driving down a road near his home in Huntington, New York when the reckless behavior of another driver drastically altered his life.  This man, who retained the NY car accident attorneys at Leav & Steinberg shortly after this incident, was so severely injured that he … Read more

New York City Sidewalk Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian Guide: Sidewalk Accident Lawyers in New York City Most people are taught from a young age to walk on the sidewalk because it will keep them safe from accidents or injuries, but this isn’t always the case. There are serious sidewalk accidents that occur on the streets of New York City, some of which … Read more

How Cheap Channelizer Posts Turned NYC’s Bike and Pedestrian Lanes into Safety Hazards

New York City, like other cities, is increasingly pushing for traffic changes that accommodate for more pedestrians and cyclists. What most don’t realize is that these changes are being made so cheaply, that they leave the streets more of a hazard for pedestrians than before. We’ve all seen it, those yellow or white posts that … Read more

New York Police Sergeant Kills Motorcyclist: An Awfully Familiar Problem

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Some of the most disheartening news stories come when we see the reckless and negligent behavior of police officers cause serious injury or death to the people they’ve sworn to protect. The law affecting motorcyclists gets complicated when Police Officers exercise their right to use due force to stop a fleeing motorcycle. As you will … Read more