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Truck Accidents: How Violating Federal Regulations Can Result in a Lawsuit
May 24, 2021
Accidents involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, dump trucks or other commercial vehicles are often fatal. According to Injury Facts, 71% of...
The History of the VCF (Victim Compensation Fund)
May 21, 2021
The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provides compensation to victims of 9/11 and their loved ones. Since its inception, the VCF...
When You’re Injured By a Defective Medical Device
May 11, 2021
There are a variety of medical devices on the market that can play an essential role in treating patient injuries,...
5 Most Common Seat Belt Injuries
May 11, 2021
Seat belts play an integral role in the safety of motor vehicle operators. They prevent drivers and passengers from being...
Compensation for Pain and Suffering: How Is It Calculated?
May 10, 2021
Pain and suffering is a monetary award for the victim of a personal injury case, and there are methods to...
Eleni Coffinas Secures $2,500,000 Settlement for Plaintiff’s Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis
May 3, 2021
On April 7, 2021, Sullivan Papain Partner and top medical malpractice attorney Eleni Coffinas obtained a $2.5 million settlement on...
Coffinas and Shifren Secure a $900,000 Settlement for Victim of Medical Malpractice
April 22, 2021
In a King’s County on April 8th, 2021, Sullivan Papain Firm Partner Eleni Coffinas and Associate Elyssa Shifren obtained a...
A History of Partnership with the Uniformed Firefighters Association
April 22, 2021
Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. celebrates a long and storied history working side-by-side with the brave members...
NYC Firefighter Injuries: Exposure to PFAs Through Firefighting Foam
April 22, 2021
New York firefighters are faced with extreme risk every day. Exposure to toxic compounds, while less of an immediate risk...
Sullivan Papain Attorneys Settle Motor Vehicle Accident Case for Retired Firefighter
April 22, 2021
The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. recently obtained a significant settlement for a retired New...
Understanding ‘Failure to Diagnose’
April 12, 2021
Medical malpractice law governs different forms of negligence by healthcare providers. Here, the New York medical malpractice attorneys explain what...