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If you’ve been injured in a New York car accident recently, the rules impacting your claim likely look different than similar accidents from even a year ago. In May of 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a sweeping auto insurance and tort reform package into law as part of the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget (Part … Read more
Key Takeaways Leav & Steinberg is a New York personal injury law firm that handles robot injury liability in New York, covering self-driving vehicles, sidewalk delivery robots, smart home devices, and AI-assisted medical equipment. When one of these systems malfunctions or is used carelessly, the manufacturer, owner, or operator responsible can usually be held liable … Read more
Changes to New York Motor Vehicle Litigation Under the 2026 CPLR and Insurance Law Amendments – Part 1 For more than 50 years, New York followed a rule known as “pure comparative negligence.” Under that rule, an injured person could recover damages even if that person was mostly responsible for causing an accident. The recovery … Read more
By Eric D. Love, Esq., Legionnaires’ Disease Attorney, Leav & Steinberg, LLP, New York, NY Latest update (September 3, 2026): The 2026 Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, and Lenox Hill (ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075) has sickened 94 people and taken 11 lives. The NYC Health Department says the … Read more
By Daniela F. Henriques, Esq. A New York City firefighter injured while responding to a fire, explosion, unsafe building, roadway hazard or other emergency may have legal rights beyond job related benefits. When someone other than the firefighter’s employer or co-worker contributed to the injury, New York General Obligations Law § 11-106 may permit a … Read more
Key Takeaways Why Fewer Lawyers Are Taking Workers’ Comp Cases Nationwide A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal (1) uncovered a troubling trend playing out across states: the pool of attorneys willing to represent injured workers in workers’ compensation cases is shrinking. As benefit cuts and lower payouts have made these cases less viable … Read more
Summer camp is a beloved tradition for millions of families whose children spend all year looking forward to reuniting with friends and creating memories that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, it can also be a place where serious injury occurs, often as a result of inadequate supervision by camp staff. From poorly supervised activities to inadequate … Read more
Riding season is here for New York’s motorcyclists, and staying protected means taking extra precautions on our roads and knowing what to do in the event of an accident. As you might imagine, motorcycle accident cases present unique challenges due to the public bias against motorcyclists. Everyone’s seen reckless riders weaving in and out of … Read more
Social Media Giants Found Liable for Harm to Children – What You Need to Know Key Insights: For years, parents, educators, and mental health professionals have sounded the alarm about the devastating effects of social media on children and teenagers. It wasn’t until a landmark decision in March that social media giants like Meta were … Read more
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
When you’ve been injured, count on the attorneys at Leav and Steinberg. Our expert customer service has helped clients in Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and surrounding areas get favorable results. Contact our team of personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free consultation.
