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Why Do You Need a Medical Diagnosis to File a Mass Tort Claim?

If you suffer from an injury or illness as a result of using a manufactured product, and the injury or...
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How a Premises Liability Injury Case Works

Premises liability cases fall under the category of personal injury cases. They can arise when a property owner is potentially...
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Truck Accidents: How Violating Federal Regulations Can Result in a Lawsuit

Accidents involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, dump trucks or other commercial vehicles are often fatal. According to Injury Facts, 71% of...
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The History of the VCF (Victim Compensation Fund)

The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provides compensation to victims of 9/11 and their loved ones. Since its inception, the VCF...
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When You’re Injured By a Defective Medical Device

There are a variety of medical devices on the market that can play an essential role in treating patient injuries,...
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5 Most Common Seat Belt Injuries

Seat belts play an integral role in the safety of motor vehicle operators. They prevent drivers and passengers from being...
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Compensation for Pain and Suffering: How Is It Calculated?

Pain and suffering is a monetary award for the victim of a personal injury case, and there are methods to...
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Eleni Coffinas Secures $2,500,000 Settlement for Plaintiff’s Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis

On April 7, 2021, Sullivan Papain Partner and top medical malpractice attorney Eleni Coffinas obtained a $2.5 million settlement on...
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Coffinas and Shifren Secure a $900,000 Settlement for Victim of Medical Malpractice

In a King’s County on April 8th, 2021, Sullivan Papain Firm Partner Eleni Coffinas and Associate Elyssa Shifren obtained a...
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A History of Partnership with the Uniformed Firefighters Association

Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. celebrates a long and storied history working side-by-side with the brave members...
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