New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

On Sept. 23, 2022, Sullivan Papain Partner Glenn W. Nick successfully secured a $615,000 settlement for a woman who tripped and fell on a sidewalk obstruction and suffered a fractured humerus, which required surgical intervention utilizing a metal plate and screws. Woman Trips and Falls on Sidewalk While walking on a sidewalk in Manhattan, the…

In May, a fatal driverless Tesla crash that occurred in Houston prompted scrutiny of the company’s Autopilot feature and the marketing around it. This tragic outcome led to an unsettling finding—the crash that killed the two men sparked a tremendous electrical fire that took hours to extinguish, compared to just minutes it would take to…

Airbnb is a popular short-term vacation rental company that offers alternatives to the traditional hotel experience. Hosts have the ability to place a full home or apartment, guest suite or section of their home up on the online marketplace as a temporary rental. According to Airbnb, about two million people stay in their rentals every…

The legal system defines negligence as the failure to exercise a level of care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the same or similar circumstances. In order for a personal injury case to be successful, it is imperative that the plaintiff can prove that the defendant’s negligence caused their injury….

At Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping accident victims secure compensation for any injuries they may have suffered due to the negligence of another party. With over 75 years of experience helping New York City residents secure compensation, the attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus…