When you purchase a product, you make the reasonable assumption that as long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions, that product is going to be safe to use. In fact, you have the implied right to expect just that. As millions of people each year discover, that’s not always the case. Many products are rushed to market without proper testing or are made with inferior materials that can result in a defective or dangerous product. These defective products can be much more than an inconvenience or a waste of your money; they can be dangerous or even deadly, even when used as intended. Thousands of people each year are injured by defective products, and some of these instances can end up being fatal. Fortunately for consumers, New York and U.S. product liability law holds manufacturers and retailers strictly liable for defective products which they place into the marketplace. We can help you determine whether your product is defective and who you can sue for the injuries you suffered as a result.
Have You Been Injured By a Defective Product?
The results of a defective product can be long-lasting and permanent. Defective parts on automobiles can result in car accidents, defective high chairs can harm children, and defective appliances can cause fires which destroy your home. All of these are cases of product liability, which can result in expensive medical bills as well as pain and suffering. There are a variety of ways in which a product can be defective and result in a civil liability case:
- Defects in the design of the product. If a product is inherently dangerous when used as intended and a safer alternative was available but ignored, or the harm posed is not warranted by the utility of the object (i.e., a chainsaw is dangerous but its usefulness cannot be achieved without some danger) it may be defectively designed.
- Defects in the manufacturing process. When a product is ordinarily safe when used as intended, but the particular device you purchased is not, this is often due to a failure on the assembly line which caused that product to be substandard.
- Failure to warn. This covers a variety of circumstances, including the product not being properly labeled with warnings or not having instructions on how to safely use the product.
All of these defects could result in the victim missing work, losing their job, or suffering from serious and life-threatening injuries such as brain damage, nerve damage, and worse. And it’s all because big business put profits ahead of the health and safety of their customers. It’s not right, and you shouldn’t have to pay for their mistakes. With the help of the legal team at Girvin & Ferlazzo, we can ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries so you can focus on your recovery and not the growing pile of bills.
We Offer Free Consultations on Product Liability Cases
If you or a loved one have been injured by a product, it’s important that you speak to a product liability lawyer at Girvin & Ferlazzo as soon as possible. Our experienced legal team can help you determine whether or not you have valid claim and help you move forward with your case. We offer this service free of charge during your initial consultation. You can set this up with our office by giving us a call or contacting us through our website. Once we’re handling your case, you’ll be able to focus on your recovery while we fight for the maximum compensation on your behalf. Let’s get started today.
TESTIMONIALS
Daniel S. L. Rubin is a go to guy and his experience is a plus. He always guided me in right direction to get out of my litigation quickly. He works at his best and charges minimal also answers all our calls irrespective of timings. AND thank you very much Daniel for helping me..I wish you a GREAT success.
My experience with Girvin & Ferlazzo has been extremely positive. The firm's attorneys and paralegals are knowledgeable and determined to help, and they're considerate of the amount of time they have to spend to get the results.
My experiences working with the Girvin and Ferlazzo Law Firm has been outstanding. Their attorneys are responsive and tactful. Their knowledge, professionalism and resourcefulness are trumped only by their good character and cheerfulness. Having this law firms expertise at my fingertips enables me to face the myriad of challenges of running a public school district with confidence.
Each time I contact our attorneys, their response is very timely and handled thoroughly and very professionally. Not only that, it is so refreshing that they take time to know us personally and really have a feel for our individual schools. Each attorney I have dealt with has been invaluable and I look forward to many years of working with them.
Daniel Rubin is my guy. He was compassionate and was comfortable advising the fastest, least expensive legal solution. Even while he was on vacation, he stayed in touch with me and helped me to quickly resolve a problem where someone falsely tried to harm my business. It was still sad that I had to pay to get someone to be honest - so, I lost, but ultimately I was greatly helped by their services. The "law" can be expensive, but matters were resolved. THANK you Mr. Rubin.
Excellent firm with extensive experience and knowledge. Our business has worked with Sal Ferlazzo and his associates for the last few years and they've always delivered on time and above expectations. No project is too big or small and they always provide a personal touch. Truly a one-stop shop for all legal needs; highly recommended.
I have worked with the firm while employed at two different school Districts. The service I have received has always been "top notch". Kris always responds to my questions and concerns quickly and provides valuable guidance and insight. I highly recommend Girvin and Ferlazzo to anyone working in a school District.
I was completely blown away by the full service I was given by Daniel Rubin, Sal Ferlazzo and the support staff of this firm! They were by my side from start to finish and able to answer all my questions along the way. Daniel and Sal were very knowledgeable and professional during all our interactions and were prompt in responding to my calls and emails. They made me feel like I was their only client, and gave me their full attention during our meetings, when I know they had their plate full with other cases. I was extremely impressed with their attention to detail and diligence in fully reviewing my case. I never would have imagined I would have gotten the award I received from my personal injury case, when it was all said and done, they continued to follow up with me to make sure I had no further questions or concerns. Lawsuits are never easy, but this team gave me the confidence to see it through with a phenomenal outcome. Thank you Girvin & Ferlazzo for a job well done!
Each and every employee of the firm, from the partners, to the associates, to the legal assistants, to clerical help is attentive and value their clients! In particular, Jay Girvin (Partner) & Erin Morris (Associate) go above and beyond with a high level of legal advice as well as immediate attention on any matter!
The educational legal team is second to none! The guidance and support provided by each team member is consistently on-point and accurate. In my over two-decades in public education, I have not come across a more professional firm! I would be proud to recommend Girvin & Falazzo to any educational organization!
I have worked with several of the attorneys at Girvin & Ferlazzo. They are always timely and responsive in their advice and guidance. I feel supported in my decision making when working with them.
Girvin & Ferlazzo has always served me well for over 20 years. My go to person is Kristine LanChantin, and I have also had significant work experience with Patrick Fitzgerald and Tara Moffett. They are absolutely the best! The level of expertise, personal care, and timely follow through is so appreciated. Having a reliable law firm at my disposal is like having good insurance, you don't like to use it, but boy you sure are glad to have it!
The Girvin and Ferlazzo law firm has consistently served our organization in a professional and competent manner. Through the years, the firm has successfully guided our team through a number of routine, and complex issues. The firm's attorneys are well versed in their practice areas. Both the number of attorneys and when needed, specialization in certain areas of practice have helped us navigate our legal challenges. I am pleased to report that their customer service culture is strong and their billing practices are quite reasonable.
1. Quickest response time among all the lawyers I have worked with, 90% of the time response come back right away,
2. The reason of having such a fast response is having a seamless team work, Daniel and Bonnie together never let the ball drop, either he or she always make sure one of them respond right back to me,
3. Such a seamless teamwork made the case proceed in a smooth and efficient way,
4. Under the guidance of Patrick, Bonnie started a strong and convincing suit right out of the gate, Daniel made a touch down with a settlement one sided in our favor within two weeks that Bonnie initiated the suit,
5. So the whole process is not a tug of war, it was like we started the game with a quarterback throwing the ball to the receiver, then a touch down by this receiver, then the whole game is over, win.
6. My case was very strong, I did not mean they are magicians, however Bonnie and Daniel tried their best to give me magic.
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. is a full service general practice law firm that has been serving clients throughout New York State for 25 years. Established in 1991, the firm concentrates its practice in a variety of legal issues. Do you need education or employment lawyers? Our law firm practices within Education, Public and Private Sector Labor and Employment, Litigation law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Corporate/Business Law, and Collections. Girvin & Ferlazzo’s attorneys are dedicated to the highest standards of legal research, writing, and advocacy. Our lawyers are known for working hard for our clients to attain the best possible result. These values have made us an attractive legal option for clients seeking counsel on small individual matters, municipal issues, or large corporate issues.
