Archive for April 2021
SPBMCC Attorneys Settle Motor Vehicle Accident Case for Retired Firefighter
The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. recently obtained a significant settlement for a retired New York City firefighter who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. After the client’s prior injuries were exacerbated by the accident, our team of attorneys fought to reach a settlement that would help relieve the…
Read MoreNYC Firefighter Injuries: Exposure to PFAs Through Firefighting Foam
New York firefighters are faced with extreme risk every day. Exposure to toxic compounds, while less of an immediate risk than other potential injuries faced on the job, is one that can lead to life threatening diseases. Here, the skilled attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. discuss exposure to the polyfluoroalkyl…
Read MoreA History of Partnership with the Uniformed Firefighters Association
Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. celebrates a long and storied history working side-by-side with the brave members of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA). Here, our attorneys detail this special partnership and record of advocacy for our city’s heroes. A Brief History of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) The UFA is a non-profit…
Read MoreCoffinas and Shifren Secure a $900,000 Settlement for Victim of Medical Malpractice
In a King’s County on April 8th, 2021, SPBMCC Firm Partner Eleni Coffinas and Associate Elyssa Shifren obtained a $900,000 settlement for a medical malpractice victim who suffered nerve damage during surgery. Malpractice During Surgery Leads to Patient’s Foot Drop The patient, who is a man in his 30’s, had undergone varicose vein…
Read MoreUnderstanding ‘Failure to Diagnose’
Medical malpractice law governs different forms of negligence by healthcare providers. Here, the New York medical malpractice attorneys explain what ‘failure to diagnose’ is, and how it can lead to severe and life-changing consequences for patients. Patients suffering symptoms or effects of medical conditions have faith and trust that their healthcare provider will perform…
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