Archive for January 2021
Firm Partner Eleni Coffinas Obtains Settlement of $2,100,000 for Breast Cancer Victim’s Family
In a Nassau courtroom on January 12th, 2021, firm partner Eleni Coffinas, obtained a settlement totaling $2,100,000 for the family of a woman who passed away after her radiologist failed to diagnose her breast cancer in a timely manner. A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delay Led to the Death of a 37-Year-Old Wife and Mother…
Read MoreAn Overview of Negligence in Car Accidents: When You May Be Held Liable
Millions of car accidents occur each year in the U.S. as a result of negligence, meaning one or more drivers behaved in such a careless manner behind the wheel that it led to a crash. One of the biggest causes of motor vehicle accidents is a lack of awareness of one’s surroundings and a lack…
Read MoreWhy Do Surgical Errors Occur?
Surgical errors can occur for a variety of reasons, whether due to inadequate preoperative planning, lack of communication or even a technical error. What are Surgical Errors? A surgical error can be defined as an injury caused by a mistake made during a surgical procedure, that is not a known risk of the…
Read MoreFirm Partner Eric Schwarz Obtains $2,150,000 Settlement for Victim in Labor Law Case
On January 15th, 2021, Eric Schwarz reached a $2,150,000 settlement for his client who was injured in a construction accident when ejected from a transport vehicle traveling in a subterranean tunnel. Journeyman Operating Engineer Injured When Transport Vehicle Flipped In Subterranean Tunnel A then 35-year-old journeyman operating engineer was injured in an accident…
Read MoreThe Safety of Electric Scooters on New York City Streets
Electric scooters were made legal on November 23rd, 2020 as an alternative means for traversing New York City. While they may pose as a convenient and accessible way to travel in lieu of a vehicle, many are questioning the efficacy of this mode of transportation in safely navigating one of the busiest cities in the…
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