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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...
Sullivan Papain Partner Glenn W. Nick Recovers $800,000 on Behalf of a New York City Firefighter
September 3, 2021
The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. are pleased to announce the recovery of $800,000 on...
Injured Troops Can Now File Medical Malpractice Claims Against the U.S. Military
August 25, 2021
Since 1950, U.S. military personnel have been barred from seeking compensation against the U.S. military for medical malpractice claims no...
What Are My Rights as a Volunteer Firefighter?
August 23, 2021
Volunteer firefighters take great risks to keep our community safe. Although their jobs may come with a higher risk of...
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...