New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, resulting in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. Understanding the most common causes of these accidents can promote road safety and protect motorcycle riders’ rights. Below, the trusted personal injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. explore the different causes of motorcycle accidents and why it’s…

Car accidents can be frightening and painful, especially in a T-bone collision. This type of crash occurs when one vehicle hits another at a right angle and often happens at an intersection or parking lot. T-bone accidents can cause serious injuries, such as head trauma, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and internal bleeding. They can…

On Dec. 7, 2022, SPBMCC Partner Glenn W. Nick successfully secured a $750,000 settlement for a man who was stopped at a red light and struck by another vehicle. Man Sustained Injuries After Being Struck At A Red Light On Jan. 21, 2020, the plaintiff was operating a van that was stopped at a red…

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….