New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
What Are My Rights as a Volunteer Firefighter?
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Volunteer firefighters take great risks to keep our community safe. Although their jobs may come with a higher risk of danger than others, these public servants are still entitled to a certain level of safety while working. Below, the firefighter injury lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. outline current regulations put…
Building Code Violations and How they Endanger Firefighters
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Building code violations can cause fires and endanger firefighters in the line of duty. A building code violation can often directly or indirectly result in firefighters sustaining serious injuries. Below, the attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. further explain how building code violations pose a risk to firefighters. Building Codes…
Jury Awards Black Sunday Firefighters $183 Million in Damages
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New York, NY, February 22, 2016 – Today a Bronx jury found both the City of New York and the landlord responsible for the tragedy that occurred on January 23, 2005, a day that will forever be known as “Black Sunday” in the FDNY. The jury awarded damages to five firefighters and their families totaling…