New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Early Saturday morning on October 30th, a fire at a Washington Heights apartment building killed a seven-year-old boy and critically injured his grandmother. Here, our team of New York firefighter law attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. provide an overview of the tragic event.   Washington Heights Apartment Building Catches Fire…

On Saturday, October 9th in Hackensack, New Jersey, a fire broke out in an office building off of Main Street. First responders discovered that the blaze broke out as a result of an exhaust fan catching fire. Here, the premises liability and firefighter attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. discuss the…

Volunteer firefighters take great risks to keep our community safe. Although their jobs may come with a higher risk of danger than others, these public servants are still entitled to a certain level of safety while working. Below, the firefighter injury lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. outline current regulations put…

Building code violations can cause fires and endanger firefighters in the line of duty. A building code violation can often directly or indirectly result in firefighters sustaining serious injuries. Below, the attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. further explain how building code violations pose a risk to firefighters.    Building Codes…

Working as a firefighter will always come with the daily safety and health risks of dangerous and unpredictable working conditions. The National Fire Protection Association releases a yearly report on United States firefighter injuries. According to the 2019 report, over 60,000 firefighters in the country were injured on the job. Below are the most common…