New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

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…

Medical malpractice law governs different forms of negligence by healthcare providers. Here, the New York medical malpractice attorneys explain what ‘failure to diagnose’ is, and how it can lead to severe and life-changing consequences for patients.   Patients suffering symptoms or effects of medical conditions have faith and trust that their healthcare provider will perform…

In some states, the total damages accrued in a medical malpractice case could be capped by law, depending on whether these damages are compensatory or punitive, or non-economic in nature. Below, the skilled medical malpractice attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. provide an overview of capped, or limited, damages to further…

Surgical errors can occur for a variety of reasons, whether due to inadequate preoperative planning, lack of communication or even a technical error.   What are Surgical Errors?   A surgical error can be defined as an injury caused by a  mistake made during a surgical procedure, that is not a known risk of the…