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New York City Construction Death Toll Continues to Rise
August 19, 2021
In March, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its annual construction fatality report. The report...
Sullivan Papain Partner Eric Schwarz Obtains Settlement For Victim in Labor Law Accident
August 6, 2021
On June 2, 2021, Sullivan Papain Partner Eric Schwarz obtained a $625,000 settlement on behalf of a labor foreman who...
How Long Does it Take to Obtain Aid From the Victim Compensation Fund?
August 6, 2021
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was created to provide compensation for individuals or personal representatives of deceased individuals...
$750,000 Settlement Reached for Family of Tractor-Trailer Accident Victim
August 2, 2021
After a tractor-trailer struck a 79-year-old woman on her bicycle, who eventually succumbed to her injuries, Sullivan Papain Associate R....
Building Code Violations and How they Endanger Firefighters
August 2, 2021
Building code violations can cause fires and endanger firefighters in the line of duty. A building code violation can often...
Senior Partner Nick Papain Mentioned on FOX News Regarding VCF Deadline
July 29, 2021
Many people do not realize that registering with the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the Victim Compensation Fund...
Frequently Asked Questions About Work Injury Law
July 27, 2021
If you were injured during a work-related accident, you may not know where to begin regarding understanding your rights as...
Fatal Tesla Accident Prompts Demand for Increased Autopilot Regulations
July 27, 2021
Following yet another fatal crash involving a Tesla self-driving vehicle, many scrutinize the degree of regulations surrounding the Autopilot feature...
How Construction Workers Can Avoid OSHA’s Fatal Four: Struck-By Hazards
July 23, 2021
It isn’t a secret that construction workers have dangerous jobs. Every day, they are faced with laborious work that is...
Electric Car Batteries May Pose Greater Risk of Fires
July 23, 2021
In May, a fatal driverless Tesla crash that occurred in Houston prompted scrutiny of the company’s Autopilot feature and the...
Important 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Deadline is July 29th
July 16, 2021
Since the deadly attacks on 9/11, our firm has represented thousands of individuals through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund...
Recent Airbnb Assault Case Sheds Light on Company’s Multi-Million Dollar Payout System
July 9, 2021
Airbnb is a popular short-term vacation rental company that offers alternatives to the traditional hotel experience. Hosts have the ability...