New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

After a tractor-trailer struck a 79-year-old woman on her bicycle, who eventually succumbed to her injuries, SPBMCC Associate R. Thomas Colonna obtained a settlement totaling $750,000 on behalf of the victim’s family.   79-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck by Tractor Trailer Sustains Fatal Injuries   In 2019, an elderly woman was struck by a tractor-trailer in an…

Following yet another fatal crash involving a Tesla self-driving vehicle, many scrutinize the degree of regulations surrounding the Autopilot feature as well as the company’s marketing tactics. Below, the New Jersey and New York auto accident lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. detail the recent incident and whether or not particular…

If you were injured during a work-related accident, you may not know where to begin regarding understanding your rights as an employee, taking legal action and beginning your journey to obtaining compensation. The sooner that you report a workplace injury, the better your chances for receiving the financial reward you need and deserve. There are…

In May, a fatal driverless Tesla crash that occurred in Houston prompted scrutiny of the company’s Autopilot feature and the marketing around it. This tragic outcome led to an unsettling finding—the crash that killed the two men sparked a tremendous electrical fire that took hours to extinguish, compared to just minutes it would take to…

It isn’t a secret that construction workers have dangerous jobs. Every day, they are faced with laborious work that is not without its share of safety hazards. While rare, some job site hazards can even be fatal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has determined what is the “Fatal Four,” or what is…