Archive for February 2021
SPBMCC Attorneys Recover $2,577,825 Settlement for the Family of 9/11 Hero
The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. recently obtained a substantial settlement for the family of a late emergency medical technician with the New York City Fire Department. The EMT and late claimant participated in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero for over 200 hours in the first…
Read MoreWhen to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
As you may already know, not every car accident requires the intervention of a car accident attorney. Some collisions are minor and may require a simple exchange of information before continuing along with your day. In more serious cases, however, where one or more individuals may have been seriously injured and you have to negotiate…
Read MoreWhat if My Car Accident Made My Pre-Existing Injury Worse?
Car accidents can cause extensive damage, including physical and emotional trauma. For individuals with chronic or pre-existing injuries, a car accident can exacerbate the symptoms of those injuries in addition to causing new injuries. If an existing health issue worsens as a result of an accident, know that there are legal avenues you can take…
Read MoreAn Overview of Non-Economic Damages Caps in Medical Malpractice Cases
In some states, the total damages accrued in a medical malpractice case could be capped by law, depending on whether these damages are compensatory or punitive, or non-economic in nature. Below, the skilled medical malpractice attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. provide an overview of capped, or limited, damages to further…
Read MoreProving Liability in a Slip-and-Fall Accident
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur in many establishments—restaurants, shopping malls, and even workplaces. While many slip-and-fall accidents may result in no injuries at all, others can have serious consequences such as fractures, spinal injuries and even brain injuries like concussions. In fact, falls account for 5% of job-related fatalities for women and 11% for men, according…
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