New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
What are Workplace Injury Claims?
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Workplace injuries can disrupt your life in an instant, leaving you grappling with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens. While workers’ compensation may provide some relief, it is often not enough to make one financially whole following an injury. Below, the experienced NYC personal injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo…
SPBMCC Member John F. Nash Obtains $1.75 in Labor Law Case
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On March 10, 2022, SPBMCC Partner John Nash successfully secured a $1.75 million settlement for a 63-year-old man who suffered a right knee fracture at his workplace. 63-Year-Old Man Unable to Work After Severe Injuries In July 2020, a 63-year-old non-union laborer for a Long Island polymer company was part of a crew resurfacing the…
SPBMCC Member Vito A. Cannavo and Associate Joseph Rozovsky Secure $10 Million in Workplace Injury Case
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On July 19, 2023, SPBMCC Member Vito Cannavo successfully obtained a $10 million settlement on behalf of a man who suffered permanent bilateral knee injuries following a construction accident. 56-Year-Old Man Injured on Jobsite In April 2018, a 56-year-old stone mason was injured when a large piece of granite fell during the construction of a…
8 Possible Injuries from Falling Off a Ladder at Work
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Each year in the United States, falls from ladders cause more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths. Many of these injuries happen at work. For those who have experienced the misfortune of falling off a ladder at work, it is important to understand the severity of injuries that can result from a fall….
How Toxic Exposure Injuries May Occur on Construction Sites
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Chemical exposure injuries are one of the most common construction site accidents. Many materials used by the construction industry contain lead and mercury, which can lead to severe injuries or even death. Construction workers use many power tools but are also frequently in contact with toxic substances. Exposure to these toxic liquids, gasses, and materials…