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Motorcycle Injuries in New York Are Subject to Different Standards

By Admin User / July 28, 2021

Motorcycles have always been a part of the American fabric, and sales have only spiked over the past year as a new generation of riders has taken to the roads for Covid-19 friendly adventure. Regardless of whether you rely on your motorcycle for daily life or weekend pursuits, one thing is true — more motorcycles…

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New York Truck Accidents

By Admin User / July 19, 2021

With shipping on the rise as more and more people shop from home, truck accidents have become a more frequent occurrence.  Sadly, when these accidents involve occupants of cars and SUVs, they frequently result in catastrophic injuries or death. Take, for example, this recent story of a New York man who lost his life when…

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New York Car Accidents and the Serious Injury Requirement

By Admin User / July 8, 2021

The most recent data provided by the New York State Department of Health shows that over 100,000 vehicle occupants suffering injury after a car accident visit the emergency room each year. Of those, around 5.5% sustain injuries serious enough to require hospitalization. Just because you aren’t hospitalized, however, doesn’t mean you are not entitled to…

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Girvin & Ferlazzo Making News Headlines

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / March 19, 2019

Girvin & Ferlazzo has had a busy 2019 already, as the firm is representing parties involved in the Oct. 6 Schoharie County limousine crash at Routes 30 and 30A. This accident has made national news because 17 passengers, the limousine driver, and two bystanders in the parking lot were killed. It’s been one of the…

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Nursing Home Abuse: What To Do If It Happens

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / December 30, 2018

When your loved one becomes a resident at a nursing home facility, they are entitled to a standard of care. Generally, nursing home facilities fall into four levels of “care,” starting from the least and ending with the most specialized care. According to the Nursing Home Abuse Center, the four levels consist of: Adult boarding…

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Nursing Home Abuse: How To Spot It

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / December 1, 2018

When you decide that it’s time for your aging loved one to live in a nursing home, the decision doesn’t come lightly. You’re entrusting care for your parents, in-laws, and other aging family members into the hands of others, and you’re initiating a transition that has ripple effects. The last thing you want to think…

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Five Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Suits

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / September 13, 2018

When you visit a doctor’s office, elect to have a surgery, or otherwise entrust your health to a health care professional, you expect your care to meet a certain level of excellence. After all, you’re spending potentially thousands of dollars on health care. Of course, doctors cannot promise to heal you and they cannot guarantee…

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The Opioid Epidemic and Medical Malpractice Suits

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 28, 2018

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Opioid Crisis in the United States was officially declared in 2017. Catalyzed by an exponential increase in opioid drug abuse and overdose deaths, the Opioid Crisis falls into the category of “public health emergency.” Opioid Epidemic Statistics HHS cites data from the 2016 National…

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Radio Recap: Disability Law, Personal Injury Protection & Happy Customers

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / February 15, 2018

On this episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo radio show, Sal Ferlazzo and Tara Moffett, two partners at the Albany-based Girvin & Ferlazzo law firm, take listener questions on personal injury law, hear shout-outs from three satisfied clients of the firm, and talk umbrella insurance coverage. Although there is no special guest, Sal brings his…

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Radio Recap: Sexual Harassment Protection + Caller Questions and More

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / November 30, 2017

Sal Ferlazzo and Ryan Mullahy, two partners at Girvin & Ferlazzo, get together in the studio for this “Thank Your Lawyers” episode. In the spirit of showing gratitude, Sal discusses the true scope of Pro Bono  – essentially “free”  – services that law firms offer. Sal also takes the time to thank William “Bill” Toomey,…

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