New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

The aftermath of 9/11 devastated many. Decades later, survivors and respondents still grapple with lingering health effects, including a heightened risk of developing lung cancer following exposure at the Twin Towers.  Below, the experienced attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. describe the history of the lingering health effects in 9/11 survivors…

September 11, 2001, will forever be remembered for its devastating effects on the United States. Family members died and fear consumed our nation. Years later, we know that people continue to suffer even though many laws and regulations have been put in place to prevent future disastrous terrorist attacks. Below, the experienced personal injury lawyers…

After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States was forever changed. Beginning on September 22, 2001, the first 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund was created by an act of Congress to provide compensation for victims who sustained injuries or died as a result of the terrorist attacks. The original Victim Compensation Fund was…

The tragic events on September 11, 2001, left a lasting impact on countless lives. Throughout the tri-state area and beyond, families and friends lost loved ones and had their lives changed forever. The toxic chemicals and debris stirred up in the impact have left survivors of the attacks with wide-ranging health effects, compounding the tragedy….

The attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. recently obtained a substantial settlement for the family of a late emergency medical technician with the New York City Fire Department. The EMT and late claimant participated in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero for over 200 hours in the first…