New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Medical negligence can have profound effects on patients and their families. Patients can experience long-lasting health effects—and even death—and their families may be left to deal with the consequences. The first step in pursuing a medical negligence claim is often consulting a lawyer for malpractice or medical negligence.  Below, the experienced personal injury lawyers at…

On April 12, 2023, SPBMCC Member Eleni Coffinas successfully recovered $1.6 million for the family of a man who received improper aftercare following surgery and died. 60-Year-Old Man Receives Improper Aftercare and Dies Following Surgery In 2019, a 60-year-old man presented to the defendant’s New York Presbyterian Allen Hospital with abdominal issues and was correctly…

On Dec.5, 2022, SPBMCC Member Eleni Coffinas successfully recovered $1 million for a woman who received an 18-month delay in her thyroid cancer diagnosis. 54-Year-Old Woman Waits 18 Months for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis In October 2017, the plaintiff presented to West Side Radiology, where she underwent various imaging studies. However, because the ultrasound studies were…

Patients trust that healthcare professionals will provide safe and effective care. However, medical errors can and do occur, sometimes resulting in severe consequences. For example, medication errors can have significant implications for patient safety. Below, the experienced medical malpractice professionals at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. (SPBMCC) discuss how to determine whether…

A delayed diagnosis is a medical diagnosis made later than it should have been, based on the standard of care expected for a particular medical condition. It generally refers to a situation where the healthcare provider did not diagnose promptly, causing a delay in treatment and potentially affecting the outcome of the patient’s condition.  While…