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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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreWhen 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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