New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

On April 25, 2022 in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Hugh Turk, attorney at Sullivan Papain, obtained a $4.75 million settlement for a burn victim who claimed the kitchen product they were using had defective packaging causing the burn. Plaintiff Suffers Severe Burns From Defective Packaging Fire A 46-year-old woman suffered…

Consumers trust that products will work as intended. Products that fail to deliver on their promise or malfunction can cause serious injuries. These injuries can be painful, debilitating, and life-altering and may result in lost wages, medical bills, and emotional trauma.  If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, it’s crucial to…

Hair relaxers are typically used by women with naturally curly or wavy hair to achieve a straighter, sleeker look. While effective at reducing hair volume and frizz, the products have a potentially dangerous side, leading to dozens of lawsuits against hair relaxer manufacturers over their safety.  At SPBMCC, we believe that customers are entitled to…

A recent National Institutes of Health study found a possible link between hair products and certain types of cancer. According to the NIH, people who used straightening products in the previous 12 months experienced higher rates of uterine cancer than those who did not. The association was stronger when comparing more frequent use of hair…

Electrical fires continue to plague Tesla, the car manufacturer known for making electric vehicles. Recent fires in January 2023 include a Sacramento incident in which a Tesla car battery spontaneously burst into flames on a Sacramento freeway, requiring 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish and another in Massachusetts that required more than 20,000 gallons of…