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The DOB Enforces “Zero-Tolerance” Safety Sweeps After Several Preventable Worker Deaths in NYC
October 29, 2021
As a result of several recent construction worker deaths in New York City, The Department of Buildings (DOB) has launched...
I Was Injured By an NYC Taxi Cab. What are my Rights?
October 29, 2021
Taxi cabs are one of the most popular means of transportation in New York City. With over 13,000 taxis in...
Hackensack Office Fire Caused by Exhaust Fan
October 27, 2021
On Saturday, October 9th in Hackensack, New Jersey, a fire broke out in an office building off of Main Street....
Cerebral Palsy Caused During Birth: Is It Medical Malpractice?
October 26, 2021
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone and/or posture. While not every case...
CPAP Machines Linked to Cancer
October 26, 2021
This past summer, CPAP manufacturer Philips issued a voluntary recall of their sleep apnea machines after the discovery of their...
Five Car Accident Injuries That May Require Surgery
October 18, 2021
The more serious the car accident, the more serious the injuries that can result. Physical trauma as a result...
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Statistics in Light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 18, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a period that recognizes the struggles of breast cancer survivors and raises awareness for annual...
NY Lawmakers Advocate a $4 Billion Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund in the Wake of COVID-19 Death Toll
October 8, 2021
Since March of 2020, over 15,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19. In addition to grieving their losses, many...
Coffinas Recovers $1,200,000 in Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delay Case
October 4, 2021
The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. are pleased to announce the recovery of $1,200,000 on...
Eleni Coffinas Secures $3.6 Million Settlement in Medical Misdiagnosis Case
October 4, 2021
In a Queens court on September 1st, 2021, top trial attorney Eleni Coffinas secured a $3.6 million settlement on behalf...
I Was Injured By a Medical Device. Can I File a Lawsuit?
September 14, 2021
Medical devices are beneficial and sometimes even life-saving for individuals suffering from medical conditions—cardiac pacemakers keep the heart pumping when...