New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

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,…

A New York personal injury lawyer will take care of your property damage claim as part of your case when a personal injury lawsuit is being pursued, due to severe injuries caused by another party’s negligence. However, lawyers typically do not handle claims for property damage that are unaccompanied by serious physical harm. It is…

When personal injuries interfere with the ability to work and earn an income, victims have the right to claim lost wages in a personal injury lawsuit. In addition to the actual income lost from the time of the injury to the settlement or trial, damages for future lost wages and the loss of potential earning…

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…