New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Crane accidents are prevalent today and can result in electrocution, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and wrongful death. Negligent practices and equipment malfunction are among the most common causes of crane injuries. Because you may be eligible for compensation, you should reach out to an attorney following a crane accident that resulted in…

In this edition of his Construction Accident Litigation column, Brian Shoot discusses two unrelated issues. Each figured in rulings rendered in, respectively, November and December of 2022. One issue arises when a plaintiff moves for summary judgment under Labor Law §240. The other issue, which arises far less frequently, is whether a falling hatch cover…

On June 23, 2022, SPBMCC attorney Eleni Coffinas successfully obtained a $1.5 million settlement for an 81-year-old woman who was given the wrong prescription instructions leading to a stroke, decreased mobility, and the need for assistance with daily living. 81-Year-Old Plaintiff Undergoes Vein Stenting Procedure An 81-year-old woman underwent a vein stenting procedure. While she…

SPBMCC Attorney Beth Jablon successfully recovered $900,000 for a woman who suffered severe and life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle crash.  New York Woman Suffers Serious Injuries Following Red Light Crash The plaintiff was a backseat passenger in her sister’s vehicle when it was involved in a T-bone collision with another car. The passengers in…

A 66-year-old Suffolk County man suffered significant brain damage and lost the opportunity to have a kidney transplant as a result of improper treatment while in the hospital for a cardiac procedure. 66-Year-Old Man Loses Opportunity for Kidney Transplant, Quality of Life The plaintiff, who was 59 years old at the time, underwent a necessary…