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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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Medical Malpractice: What You Need To Know

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / August 22, 2018

You, understandably, want to trust your doctors and health care providers. When something goes wrong, it’s common to think you did something wrong by not seeking help soon enough or by not doing exactly what you should have after your surgery. This isn’t always the case though. Medical malpractice happens much more frequently than many…

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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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What Federal Courts Have to Say About the SAFE Act

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 30, 2017

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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How to Limit Your Liability When Offering Horseback Rides

By Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC / June 27, 2017

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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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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