New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

David J. Dean, Esq. joined Sullivan Papain more than 25 years ago with extensive experience as a recognized trial attorney. Since then, he has tried some of the firm’s most significant and often most challenging or complex cases. From being the chief trial counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange class action lawsuit to…

Hair relaxers are typically used by women with naturally curly or wavy hair to achieve a straighter, sleeker look. While effective at reducing hair volume and frizz, the products have a potentially dangerous side, leading to dozens of lawsuits against hair relaxer manufacturers over their safety.  At SPBMCC, we believe that customers are entitled to…

Every year, slip and fall injuries send more than 1 million people to the emergency room in the U.S., making them one of the most common reasons for premises liability claims nationwide. Property owners are responsible for keeping the property free from slip and trip hazards. Failure to do so is negligence and can result…

A recent National Institutes of Health study found a possible link between hair products and certain types of cancer. According to the NIH, people who used straightening products in the previous 12 months experienced higher rates of uterine cancer than those who did not. The association was stronger when comparing more frequent use of hair…

The amount of compensation awarded for a whiplash injury depends on a variety of factors. The severity of the injury, the extent of medical treatment required, the impact of the injury on your daily life, and the jurisdiction in which the case is being heard can all have an impact.  Since settlements can vary widely,…