New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Johnson & Johnson has been under extensive legal fire in the past few years due to thousands of allegations that their talcum powder-based products, such as Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower, cause cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using a talc-based product manufactured by Johnson &…

Oftentimes, when a car accident occurs, it is because of the negligence of one party—who clearly and without a doubt failed to follow the rules of the road. Whether that be stopping at a red light or adhering to the speed limit, their negligence leads to a collision occurring. However, what if both parties were…

The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. are pleased to announce that firm attorney James Wilkens, Of Counsel, was featured in the New York Law Journal’s Verdicts Hall of Fame.    The New York Law Journal Verdicts Hall of Fame features New York’s highest-ranking verdicts from 2010-2019, in which Wilkens was…

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) has two deadlines: the Claim Filing Deadline and the Registration Deadline. Both deadlines have different requirements and conditions. If you wish to file a claim related to your 9/11-related physical health condition, it is important you know the difference between these two deadlines so you can receive the…

In early September, a new VCF directive was announced that would likely allow families of individuals who suffered from a 9/11-related illness, and then passed away from COVID-19, to file a claim under the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), according to an article in the New York Post. Firm Senior Partner Nick Papain was featured…