In The News
New York Expands Criminal Corporate Liability for Workplace Death and Injury by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | Mar 20, 2023
The legal news, information and blog website Law Commentary recently interviewed attorney Leandros A. Vrionedes in an article discussing “Carlos’ Law,” a new law signed by Governor Hochul in December. This law increases the penalties and criminal liability of corporations for negligent attention to worker safety that cause construction accident injuries and deaths. Attorney Vrionedes commented on how this new law intersects with the Scaffold Law and whether it is likely to change corporate conduct and lead to fewer construction accidents.
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: What Health Conditions Qualify for Benefits Through the VA? by Nadia El-Yaouti | Mar 03, 2023
Attorney Vrionedes was asked to comment in a recent article discussing the different types of VA health and disability benefits available to veterans based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Mr. Vrionedes explained how certain disabilities are presumed to be service-connected for VA benefits and also pointed out that veterans, family members and others who lived and worked on base during the eligibility period could qualify for compensation if they experienced certain adverse health conditions.
Brooklyn Woman Sues Former NYC Mayor, City After Tripping on Sidewalk Outside Former Mayor’s House by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | Jan 12, 2023
A recent news article described a lawsuit against former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City of New York for a trip and fall accident that occurred on the sidewalk outside of his home. New York personal injury attorney Leandros A. Vrionedes explained the different situations under which a property owner or the City is reponsible for injuries caused by sidewalk defects in New York.
Who’s at Fault if a Medical Emergency Causes a Car or Truck Crash? by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | Dec 16, 2022
Personal Injury Attorney Leandros A. Vrionedes was featured in an article on the legal news website Law Commentary. The article concerned a lawsuit filed in Georgia based on a trip and fall in a CVS parking lot. Mr. Vrionedes was asked to comment on the different types of trip and fall and slip and fall accidents and how they are handled under the law.
Parking Lot Pothole Trip and Fall Spells Civil Lawsuit for Georgia CVS Pharmacy by Alan Barlow, J.D. | Dec 01, 2022
Personal Injury Attorney Leandros A. Vrionedes was featured in an article on the legal news website Law Commentary. The article concerned a lawsuit filed in Georgia based on a trip and fall in a CVS parking lot. Mr. Vrionedes was asked to comment on the different types of trip and fall and slip and fall accidents and how they are handled under the law.
