New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Firefighters are the frontline heroes who bravely confront life-threatening situations to protect communities and save lives. However, their noble profession has inherent risks, as they encounter many dangers during their duties. Below, the experienced NYC firefighter law attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo explore the common injuries firefighters face, highlighting the dangers…

We trust our firefighters to protect and serve the public. Yet, every year in the United States, firefighters experience medical conditions directly related to their time in the line of duty. When this happens, there are legal options that firefighters can take.  Below, the experienced attorneys at SPBMCC explain the correlation between firefighters and cancer…

On Sunday, January 9th, a Bronx apartment fire lead to the deaths of 17 individuals, including eight children, and many more left in critical condition after suffering serious injuries. The horrific incident was one of the most severe New York City fires in decades.   Faulty Space Heater Ignites in Duplex, Causes Massive Apartment Fire…

Early in the morning on Wednesday, November 3rd, a massive fire destroyed a row of stores on Lenox Avenue in Harlem. The five-alarm fire began just after 3 am before spreading to other stores.   The blaze continued for nine hours before firefighters on the scene brought the fire under control. It took more than…

On November 3, 2021 in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. Partner Glenn W. Nick recovered a $1.6 million settlement on behalf of a New York City firefighter and his wife.    Firefighter Uses Scuttle Ladder to Access Building Fire   On March 6, 2018, our…