New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

SPBMC Member and trial attorney David J. Dean obtained a substantial verdict against Nassau county that was recently featured as a part of New York Law Journal’s Top Verdicts & Settlements 2019 issue, ranking #12 Verdict overall and #1 in its category. The case, Kota v. Nassau County, involved a man who was struck by…

The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. are pleased to announce that 14 attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America® for 2020, a peer-reviewed recognition and national legal rating service.  Robert G. Sullivan, Partner, was recognized in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs. Mr. Sullivan is the firm’s…

Profit is the only goal in mind for trucking companies. The faster their goods can be delivered, the more money they make. In order to increase financial gain, truck companies may cut vital safety procedures and even encourage their drivers to break federal trucking regulations by speeding or driving for longer periods of time than…

The thought of leaving a child in the care of someone else can leave a parent feeling anxious and concerned for their safety. When daycare is the only feasible option, there are a number of safety hazards that parents should be aware of when researching in order to find a facility that will be the…

The tourism industry is a major source of revenue for New York, and double decker tour buses make it very easy for tourists to explore and sightsee. Although traveling by bus is generally safe, a number of serious accidents in recent years have spurred scrutiny of the tour bus industry, putting into question the safety…