New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

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…

What are the Most Common Surgical Errors? Surgical procedures are typically undergone to improve a patients’ health and, in many cases, save lives. However, all medical procedures come with risk. While some complications are unavoidable, others are the direct result of negligence by healthcare professionals.  Below, the experienced malpractice lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus…

Surgery requires the utmost precision and expertise. The surgeons performing these procedures often have decades of experience and education in their specialties. However, surgeons are only human, and surgical errors can and do occur. These errors, caused by medical negligence, can have lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Below, the experienced personal injury attorneys at…

Firm Partner Elizabeth Montesano recently recovered a substantial settlement to support a victim of medical negligence. Her spinal surgeon’s error left her with permanent paralysis in her leg and foot. Surgeon’s Error Leaves Woman Paralyzed After Corrective Spinal Surgery In June 2015, a healthy woman arrived at a hospital for corrective spinal surgery to replace…