New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
$750,000 Settlement Reached for Family of Tractor-Trailer Accident Victim
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After a tractor-trailer struck a 79-year-old woman on her bicycle, who eventually succumbed to her injuries, SPBMCC Associate R. Thomas Colonna obtained a settlement totaling $750,000 on behalf of the victim’s family. 79-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck by Tractor Trailer Sustains Fatal Injuries In 2019, an elderly woman was struck by a tractor-trailer in an…
My Loved One Died in a Car Crash Caused By Another’s Negligence. Can I Sue?
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Losing a loved one unexpectedly in a car accident may be one of the most painful experiences a family can go through, especially when the death was caused by someone else’s negligence behind the wheel. While nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, the surviving family may be entitled to monetary compensation to…
Legal Responsibility in Taxi Accidents
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In large cities such as New York City, taxi cabs play a prominent role in the day-to-day transportation of millions of commuters. With over 13,000 medallion taxi cabs in the city, it is inevitable that traffic accidents and the injuries that occur as a result of them will involve a taxi from time to time….
What Are My Legal Rights if I am the Victim in a Pedestrian Accident?
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We often hear about collisions that occur between two or more vehicles, but what about if you are a pedestrian who is struck by a vehicle? Here, the New York car accident attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. detail the necessary steps to take as a pedestrian if you are hit…
When to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
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As you may already know, not every car accident requires the intervention of a car accident attorney. Some collisions are minor and may require a simple exchange of information before continuing along with your day. In more serious cases, however, where one or more individuals may have been seriously injured and you have to negotiate…