Injured Troops Can Now File Medical Malpractice Claims Against the U.S. Military

By SPBMC Marketing | August 25, 2021

Since 1950, U.S. military personnel have been barred from seeking compensation against the U.S. military for medical malpractice claims no matter how negligent the treatment and how unfortunate the injuries. However, legislation passed by Congress now permits service members to file Administrative claims for medical malpractice. Below, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at…

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What Are My Rights as a Volunteer Firefighter?

By SPBMC Marketing | August 23, 2021

Volunteer firefighters take great risks to keep our community safe. Although their jobs may come with a higher risk of danger than others, these public servants are still entitled to a certain level of safety while working. Below, the firefighter injury lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. outline current regulations put…

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New York City Construction Death Toll Continues to Rise

By SPBMC Marketing | August 19, 2021

In March, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its annual construction fatality report. The report found that construction fatalities in New York City increased for the third year in a row. Below, the experienced New York City Personal Injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas + Cannavo P.C. further…

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How Long Does it Take to Obtain Aid From the Victim Compensation Fund?

By SPBMC Marketing | August 6, 2021

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was created to provide compensation for individuals or personal representatives of deceased individuals who have been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness. Here, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. further explain who is eligible for aid from the VCF…

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