New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Surgical procedures carry inherent risks, but when medical professionals make preventable mistakes, the consequences can be life-altering. Patients who suffer due to surgical malpractice in New York have legal options, and an experienced NYC malpractice attorney can help them seek justice. Common Surgical Errors Mistakes in the operating room can stem from negligence, fatigue, miscommunication,…

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, yet for some patients, they become the source of serious, and sometimes life-threatening, infections. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern in medical facilities across the country.  When these infections result from negligence, patients may have legal recourse to seek compensation for hospital-acquired infections. But proving liability…

On September 24th, 2024, Sullivan Papain attorney Eleni Coffinas successfully obtained a $2 million settlement for a plaintiff who experienced a delayed breast cancer diagnosis due to medical negligence. In September, our plaintiff, a 67-year-old married woman, presented to her OB/GYN with a palpable mass in her left breast. Her doctor referred her for a…

On August 24, 2024, Sullivan Papain attorney Eleni Coffinas successfully recovered $1.55 million on behalf of a 70-year-old plaintiff in a medical malpractice case involving the delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. In December 2016, the plaintiff felt a lump in her breast and sought care from her primary care physician who referred her for a…

Medical malpractice can be a life-changing event that leaves victims physically, emotionally, and financially devastated. Thankfully, the legal system offers protections for those affected but the ins and outs can be confusing.  Below, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo explain your rights and options as a victim and…