Danger at the Dentist

March 12, 2021November 1, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Many people are very familiar with medical malpractice, however, dental malpractice is often forgotten. Dental malpractice occurs when a dentist causes you personal injuries because they did not act within the acceptable standard of care. In fact, approximately one out of every seven malpractice claims involves a dentist or other dental health care professional. One … Read more

Sandy update – offices remain closed

October 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Our offices remain closed at this time. However, we are still accessible via email to [email protected] and cell phone by dialing Edward Steinberg at (917) 612-5046 or Alex Kran at (914) 261-3476. We hope to reopen on Monday. Thank you.

Sandy update – offices remain closed

October 5, 2020October 31, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Our offices are closed due to Sandy

October 5, 2020October 30, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Please note that the Leav & Steinberg offices are closed today unless we receive further notice from building management. We are still accessible via office telephone by dialing (212) 766-5222 and cell phone by dialing Edward Steinberg at (917) 612-5046 or Alex Kran at (914) 261-3476. Thank you.

Do You Know What To Do If You’re Injured?

March 12, 2021October 23, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Sustaining an injury, whether it is a slip and fall or a car accident or something else entirely, can be a scary and confusing time. For many people, sustaining a serious injury is among the lowest points in their lives. It can be particularly confusing when someone else is at fault for your injury. While … Read more

Claims Against The Federal Government

March 15, 2021October 22, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

The doctrine of sovereign immunity dates back quite some time. Essentially, the doctrine states that you cannot sue the government. Fortunately, Congress passed the Federal Tort Claims Act, where the federal government agreed to waive sovereign immunity in certain types of cases, particularly those against federal employees acting within the scope of their employment. Allowing … Read more

Grocery Store Accidents in New York City

March 15, 2021October 16, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Every day, thousands and thousands of people go to the grocery store or corner market to buy food and other items that they need for daily life. For the most part, these visits are the same. People enter the store, pick out the items they wish to purchase, check out at the cash register and … Read more

How training to run the New York City Marathon is just like being a Trial Attorney in New York

October 5, 2020October 11, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

About 12 weeks ago I began training for the November 4 New York Marathon. Having run this 1x before (in 1996, when I was 24) I felt I could commit to the training and have a great run. I joined an online runners guide which provides a daily running schedule with varying speeds, hills, and … Read more

Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

October 5, 2020June 21, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Today, the New York Legislature passed a bill that would heighten protection of motorists and their loved ones in the event they are involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. The supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist (SUM) bill is identified as S.7787 (Seward) / A.10784 (Morelle). Presently, the mandatory minimum insurance required to be … Read more

Bronx Students, Department of Education Staff, and Others Who Were Around The Bronx New School (P.S. 51X) Exposed to Toxic Chemical

March 12, 2021November 23, 2011 by nyaccidentlaw

A toxic chemical, TCE (trichloroethylene), was found at excessive levels in the air inside and the soil around The Bronx New School (X051-also known as P.S. 51X). Testing for the chemical was performed in July 2011 and the following letter, dated August 29, 2011, was sent to former families and staff who may have been present at this school at 3200 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, New York:

Client Reviews

Leav & Steinberg are amazing, kind, compassionate, and loving, once you hire them, you become part of their family. We love them.

This firm is amazing! Ricardo Martinez was very professional, courteous and friendly. All of my questions were answered promptly and my case was handled very quickly!!!! I highly recommend this firm!!

I felt great and very comfortable dealing with Edward. I have been with him since he started practicing law and I always call him anytime I have a situation that requires a lawyer. I recommend him to everyone that I know, family, friends,and even people that I’ve seen that need a great accident lawyer.

Excellent law firm exceeded all my expectations Couldn’t ask for better results with my case. highly recommend them

I had a great experience with this law firm for my personal injury case. I was referred to them by another attorney who did not handle the type of case I had and from the beginning I felt I was in good hands by Edward Averbach, Esq., Edward Steinberg, Esq. and the paralegals that worked my case.

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