Remembering Black Sunday Firefighters

By zestsms | January 23, 2018

Today marks the anniversary of the devastating Black Sunday fires in 2005, which killed or severely injured seven members of the FDNY. First, Brooklyn firefighter Richard Sclafani died when overcome by smoke at a private house fire. On that same day, five firefighters and a lieutenant became trapped in a Bronx apartment that was consumed by flames and were forced…

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SPBMC Recognized with 4 Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Survey

By zestsms | January 3, 2018

Renowned New York injury firm receives highest possible achievements in New York NEW YORK, NY | November 10, 2017 – Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. (SPBMC), one of New York’s premier plaintiffs’ personal injury law firms, is proud to announce its continued recognition for outstanding work on behalf of personal injury and medical…

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Best Lawyers In America 2018 Honors Sullivan Papain Members

By zestsms | January 3, 2018

Thirteen members recognized for outstanding representation in plaintiffs personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability litigation NEW YORK, NY | November 10, 2017 – Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. (SPBMC) is proud to announce that 13 of its members were selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. One…

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Substantial Settlement for Family of Bladder Cancer Patient

By zestsms | January 2, 2018

Even after a cancer is initially diagnosed or treated, medical negligence can still follow. Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. represented a plaintiff whose doctors failed to properly assess his post-surgical condition and negligently dismissed his subsequent claims of extreme pain. Our client, “Jim” was a 50-year-old father of four who was diagnosed…

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