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SAFE Act Creates New Obligations for Gun Owners

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 20, 2017

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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What To Do When Your Insurance Disclaims Coverage on a Lawsuit

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 15, 2017

My liability insurance carrier has disclaimed coverage of a lawsuit which was recently filed against me. What are my options? Very few things are as frustrating as receiving a “denial of coverage” letter from your liability insurance carrier. As a prudent business owner, you have secured and maintained liability insurance coverage to protect you in…

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How to Protect Your Interests As a Defendant

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 13, 2017

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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[VIDEO] We’ve Recovered Millions For Our Clients

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 7, 2017

$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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What To Do When You’ve Missed the Deadline to File a Claim

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 3, 2017

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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Accident Insurance, Damaged Property, And More

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / April 10, 2017

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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How Much Does A Personal Injury Attorney Cost? And Other FAQs

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / February 22, 2017

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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What Do Medical Malpractice Lawyers Do?

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / February 1, 2017

A medical malpractice lawyer is someone who is a legal expert in personal injury law with a specific focus on injuries related to the medical field. This is a type of claim in which the plaintiff (person injured) files a claim against the defendant (typically someone in a medical position, such as a doctor, nurse,…

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What Is A Personal Injury Attorney?

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / January 15, 2017

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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Snow, Liability, Injury

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / December 19, 2016

On this episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, our team discusses liability issues associated with snow. ‘Tis the season for the wet, cold, and frozen weather that makes an appearance and tends to hang around for a while here in Albany. The Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show has been running on Talk 1300…

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