New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

On February 14, 2022, SPBMCC attorney Mary Anne Walling successfully obtained a $1 million settlement on behalf of a 73-year-old woman who passed away after her doctors failed to diagnose her colon cancer in a timely manner which was curable at the time of the misdiagnosis. Doctors Fail to Diagnose Colon Cancer in Patient  In…

In a Nassau courtroom on Jan. 12, 2021, firm partner Eleni Coffinas obtained a settlement totaling $2.1 million for the family of a woman who died after her radiologist failed to diagnose her breast cancer in a timely manner.    A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delay Led to the Death of a 37-Year-Old Wife and Mother…

An emergency room’s fast-paced environment can sometimes result in medical errors. If an emergency room doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of care, a patient could be injured as a result of their mistakes. Below, the medical malpractice attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath Coffinas and Cannavo P.C. outline what may be considered…

There are a variety of medical devices on the market that can play an essential role in treating patient injuries, relieving pain or improving mobility. For many patients, innovative medical devices are crucial to upholding their quality of life and being independent. However, it’s important to note that certain medical devices such as artificial joints…

In a King’s County on April 8th, 2021, SPBMCC Firm Partner Eleni Coffinas and Associate Elyssa Shifren obtained a $900,000 settlement for a medical malpractice victim who suffered nerve damage during surgery.   Malpractice During Surgery Leads to Patient’s Foot Drop   The patient, who is a man in his 30’s, had undergone varicose vein…