New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Accidents involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, dump trucks or other commercial vehicles are often fatal. According to Injury Facts, 71% of all deaths resulting from large truck accidents are occupants in other vehicles involved in the accident, not those operating the trucks. Left in the aftermath are grieving families and financial devastation.   When a truck…

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….

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 McGrath Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. detail the necessary steps to take as a pedestrian if you are hit…

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…

Car accidents can cause extensive damage, including physical and emotional trauma. For individuals with chronic or pre-existing injuries, a car accident can exacerbate the symptoms of those injuries in addition to causing new injuries. If an existing health issue worsens as a result of an accident, know that there are legal avenues you can take…