New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
The Reasonable Person Standard: How Does it Work?
Whether you’ve heard of it in a court case or a TV drama, the reasonable person standard is a benchmark in law. It plays a crucial role in determining liability and negligence in various legal scenarios, but what exactly does it mean? Below, the experienced legal professionals at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo…
Sullivan Papain Partner John Nash Secures $750,000 for Slip and Fall Victim
On June 22, 2022, Sullivan Papain Partner John Nash successfully secured a $750,000 settlement for a 64-year-old victim of a slip and fall accident who suffered a fractured shoulder and required a full shoulder replacement with prolonged therapy as a result of the fall. 64-Year-Old Man Slips in Bank After making a deposit as…
Woman Arrested for Causing NYPD Car to Burst Into Flames
On Sunday, May 8th, two NYC police officers were injured due to the negligence of another driver. The accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. near 64th Street and Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. The officers were driving, with their lights and sirens on, to the scene of a fight when the driver, a 39-year-old woman, failed…
Sullivan Papain Partner Mark Apostolos Obtains $750,000 for Trip and Fall Victim
In March of 2022, Personal Injury Partner Mark Apostolos secured a $750,000 settlement for a woman who tripped and fell on the defendant’s premises. Plaintiff Suffers a Fall Due to Unsafe Conditions The plaintiff was walking on the defendant’s property when she tripped and fell due to unsafe conditions. Because of the fall,…
Can I Sue for a Slip and Fall Accident?
For many Americans, winter is synonymous with months of snow and ice. While these weather conditions can be picturesque and enjoyable for many, they can also create dangerous conditions. Chances are, you or someone you know has suffered a painful fall on snow or ice during the winter. While many falls lead to only minor…