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While the Capital Region might be more known for its iconic New York traffic jams than any other transportation-related phenomenon, there are actually 75 miles of off-road or shared-use bike trails in the Albany area. While the Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway, which connects Albany and Schenectady, has always been an off-road favorite, there are also plans to…
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How does the Federal Court’s recent decision affect New York SAFE Act? A previous edition of this column addressed the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, more commonly referred to as the NY SAFE Act. The SAFE Act was enacted on January 15, 2013, only weeks after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary…
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I offer guided horseback riding to the public for a fee. Can I limit my liability by requiring riders to sign a release? While horseback riding has always been a popular recreational pursuit, the activity presents a number of inherent risks of injury that are simply beyond the control of even the most careful owner…
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What new obligations does New York’s SAFE Act impose on gun owners? On January 15, 2013, Governor Cuomo signed into law the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, more commonly referred to as the NY SAFE Act. Described by Governor Cuomo at the time as giving New York State the “toughest” gun control…
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I’ve been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. What should I do to protect my interests? A vast majority of people go their entire lives without ever being named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. Others, though, are not so fortunate. If you should happen to find yourself on the receiving end…
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$6,101,275 Verdict in Wrongful Death Action $2,400,000 Verdict for Motor Vehicle Accident Action $6,020,250 Verdict in Intellectual Property Action $3,600,000 Settlement in Medical Malpractice Action These are just a few of our noteworthy case results we have helped our clients achieve. Personal injury litigation is something our attorneys take very seriously at Girvin & Ferlazzo.…
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I think I missed the deadline to file a notice of claim. Is there anything I can do? In last month’s column, we discussed the requirement under New York law that a written notice of claim be prepared and served as a condition precedent to later bringing a lawsuit for damages against a municipal or…
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This week on the Girvin & Ferlazzo Talk Radio Show, hosted on Talk 1300 AM at 10 on Saturday mornings, Daniel Rubin and Kaitlyn Schwendeman share insight on creating a great employee handbook and hosting proper employee training, accident insurance, rental agreements and the need for written leases, even when you are renting to a…
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Today, our team is tackling some of the most frequently asked questions at Girvin & Ferlazzo. For the sake of clarity (and to not drag on all day), we’ll focus on personal injury law. What are attorney fees for a personal injury case? Lawyers have an expensive stigma in the community. However, when it comes…
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A personal injury attorney is a legal expert who can help the general public navigate a personal injury claim. This type of claim is one in which the plaintiff (person injured) files a claim against the defendant (person who caused the injury); the personal injury attorney facilitates the legal proceedings and helps the plaintiff earn…
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