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Dangers of Drowsy Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that at least 100,000 crashes reported to police are the direct result of driver fatigue each year. These crashes result in an estimated 1,500 deaths, 71,000 injuries and $12.5 billion in monetary losses. While people may have different definitions of drowsy driving, most experts agree that drowsy driving … Read more

Danger at the Dentist

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

Our offices are closed due to Sandy

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?

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

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

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