New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
What are the New York Laws on Shared Fault?
Determining who was at fault is a vital element in a personal injury claim in New York City. Once liability is assigned, it will typically determine how much each party will be responsible for paying for resulting injuries or property damage. When it comes to fault, New York is unlike many other states, in that…
Do You Know Who is Taking Care of You in the Hospital? Part One
The days of having your own physician coordinate your care when you are a patient in the hospital have long passed. If you have been admitted to the hospital recently, you may have experienced a situation where you did not see your primary care physician—maybe they did not even know that you had been admitted…
Twenty Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. Attorneys Are Named to Super Lawyers List for 2019
Several of the attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. have been named to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers® list, 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars list and 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. Recognition by Super Lawyers, one of the nation’s top legal rating systems, is an esteemed honor…
What is the Difference between Loss of Income and Loss of Earning Potential?
Under New York law, plaintiffs are allowed to recover damages for loss of income and loss of earning potential in a personal injury case in NYC. Where loss of income is actual earnings lost, a loss of earning potential is an estimate of how much you could have earned had you not been injured. They…
An Owner’s Liability For The Acts Of Its Dog
An owner of a dog who knows, or has reason to know, that his or her animal has a vicious disposition or a vicious propensity will be strictly liable for injuries or property damage caused by its animal. The term “vicious disposition” includes not only “biting”, but also the jumping up and on to people,…