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Federal Bill May Offer NJ Firefighters Cancer Detection Tests Following PFAS Exposure
Firefighters endanger their lives to protect the lives of citizens daily, so when these entrusted public servants are dealt cancer-causing equipment, it is a disgraceful disservice to their heroism. Unfortunately, firefighters across the country have been forced to utilize equipment that was supposed to protect them but was instead laden with cancer-causing PFAS, or per-…
Read MoreHow Many Have Died From 9/11-Related Illnesses?
The tragic events on September 11, 2001, left a lasting impact on countless lives. Throughout the tri-state area and beyond, families and friends lost loved ones and had their lives changed forever. The toxic chemicals and debris stirred up in the impact have left survivors of the attacks with wide-ranging health effects, compounding the tragedy.…
Read MoreSPBMCC Member Eleni Coffinas Obtains $1 Million in Delayed Diagnosis Case
On Dec.5, 2022, SPBMCC Member Eleni Coffinas successfully recovered $1 million for a woman who received an 18-month delay in her thyroid cancer diagnosis. 54-Year-Old Woman Waits 18 Months for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis In October 2017, the plaintiff presented to West Side Radiology, where she underwent various imaging studies. However, because the ultrasound studies were…
Read MoreIs Your Landlord Responsible for Deadly Fires?
When tenants rent a space to be their home, they expect safety. However, whether due to negligence or other reasons, accidents do happen. Earlier this month, the Office of the Queens County Public Administrator brought two Queens Supreme Court lawsuits against a landlord following a fatal fire that killed two young women. The suits allege…
Read MoreHow Common Are Burn Injuries at Construction Sites?
Construction sites pose numerous risks to workers, with burn injuries being among the most severe and devastating incidents that can occur. Below, the trusted construction site injury lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. delve into the prevalence of burn injuries at construction sites and highlight the importance of seeking assistance from…
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