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Are You Liable When Someone Is Injured On Your Property For Recreational Purposes?

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / September 29, 2017

Q.If people to use my property for recreational purposes, can I be held liable if someone becomes injured? Except in very limited circumstances, New York law limits the liability of property owners for injuries sustained by others who use the property for recreational purposes. As a matter of common law, property owners in New York…

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Could You Be Liable for Someone Else’s Conduct?

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / September 15, 2017

Q. Can a person ever be held liable for injuries caused by someone else’s conduct? As a general rule, the law holds each person responsible for the consequences of his or her own actions – if your intentional or negligent conduct results in injuries to another person, you may be held civilly liable for the…

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Your Liability for Your Animal’s Behavior

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / August 15, 2017

Q. Can you address any legal developments regarding an owner’s liability for farm animals which wander onto a public highway and cause an accident? A. To update an issue that we addressed in a column last year, a recent decision by a New York appellate court has cast considerable doubt as to when, if ever,…

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Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Your Claim

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / July 20, 2017

Q. I think I may have a legal claim. How long can I wait to decide whether to file a lawsuit? Every claim that might be the subject of a lawsuit or other court proceeding must be brought within a specified period of time – referred to as a “statute of limitations.” If the claim…

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What To Do Immediately After an Auto Accident

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / November 16, 2016

1 — that’s the number of seconds it takes for your entire life to be turned upside down as a result of someone else’s careless or reckless driving. 37,000 — that’s the number of people who die every year in the United States from injuries sustained in automobile crashes. 518-462-0300, that’s the number you should…

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Who Is At Fault In Your NY Auto Accident?

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / February 20, 2016

We all hope to never be involved in an automobile accident, but they are an unfortunately common occurrence on our roadways at tens of millions of accidents per year. If you’ve been in a car crash that resulted in personal injury, then your first concern is probably whether or not you are at fault. Determining…

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