Archive for January 2021
Can I Take Legal Action if I Suffer a Burn Injury in the Workplace?
The range of burn injuries that can occur in the workplace can range from mild to severe. While some workers are placed at risk for obtaining burns moreso than others, such as firefighters and electricians, unsafe premises can put workers spanning a wide range of careers at risk for suffering a burn injury. Here, the…
Read MoreSafety Precautions During Winter Weather in New York: Keep Our Construction Workers Safe
The construction industry poses a myriad of risks year-round, however, winter weather brings unique concerns, especially for those working within the Northeast. Large cities such as New York average low temperatures in the twenties during winter months, leading to frozen jobsites and the potential for serious snowfall. Here, the construction accident attorneys at Sullivan…
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo’s 5-Step Plan to Battle the COVID-19 Surge in New York
In early December, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a comprehensive five-step plan in an attempt to mitigate the effects of a COVID-19 surge this winter. Here, the personal injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. outline Governor Cuomo’s five strategies for softening the blow of another surge. Strategy…
Read MoreSenior Partner Chris McGrath Obtains Massive $131 Million Verdict For Plaintiff Illegally Denied Zoning and Development Rights
In the matter of Sinclair Haberman and Belair Building LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals, firm Senior Partner and distinguished trial lawyer Chris McGrath obtained an incredible verdict on behalf on his client, with damages totaling $131,292,386. Belair Building, LLC Wins $ 131 Million Dollar Award Against City of Long Beach–City Illegally Schemed For…
Read MoreFDA Issues a Class One Recall on Medtronic Catheters
On November 3, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall, for the Medtronic Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter. The recall follows at least one reported death and two severe injuries sustained by Medtronic catheter users. The catheters are used during surgery to create an atrial…
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