Archive for January 2024
The Reasonable Person Standard: How Does it Work?
Whether you’ve heard of it in a court case or a TV drama, the reasonable person standard is a benchmark in law. It plays a crucial role in determining liability and negligence in various legal scenarios, but what exactly does it mean? Below, the experienced legal professionals at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted on a Lyft/Uber Ride
Ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber have become integral parts of our daily lives, offering convenience and accessibility to anyone who needs to get from Point A to Point B. However, instances of sexual harassment or assault during these rides can shatter the sense of safety that users expect. If you or someone you know…
Read MoreFirefighters and Cancer Risk
We trust our firefighters to protect and serve the public. Yet, every year in the United States, firefighters experience medical conditions directly related to their time in the line of duty. When this happens, there are legal options that firefighters can take. Below, the experienced attorneys at SPBMCC explain the correlation between firefighters and cancer…
Read MoreSPBMCC Member Robert G. Sullivan and Associate Michael P. Napolitano Obtain $3.1 Million For Pedestrian Struck in Hit and Run
On July 25, 2023, SPBMCC Member Robert G. Sullivan and Associate Michael P. Napolitano successfully recovered $3.1 million for a pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run crash by a municipal vehicle. Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries Following Hit-and-Run Crash Our client was walking home one night in his community from visiting a relative when he was hit…
Read MoreSPBMCC Members David J. Dean and John F. Nash Secure $1.25 Million for Trip-and-Fall Victim
On May 17, 2023, SPBMCC Members David J. Dean, Esq. and John F. Nash secured a $1.25 million settlement for a man who tripped and fell while jogging on a public roadway. An Evening Run Leads to Fall Before the Storm During the late evening of Oct. 25, 2012, days before Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc…
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