Motorcycle Injuries in New York Are Subject to Different Standards
Motorcycles have always been a part of the American fabric, and sales have only spiked over the past year as a new generation of riders has taken to the roads for Covid-19 friendly adventure. Regardless of whether you rely on your motorcycle for daily life or weekend pursuits, one thing is true — more motorcycles…
New York Truck Accidents
With shipping on the rise as more and more people shop from home, truck accidents have become a more frequent occurrence. Sadly, when these accidents involve occupants of cars and SUVs, they frequently result in catastrophic injuries or death. Take, for example, this recent story of a New York man who lost his life when…
New York Car Accidents and the Serious Injury Requirement
The most recent data provided by the New York State Department of Health shows that over 100,000 vehicle occupants suffering injury after a car accident visit the emergency room each year. Of those, around 5.5% sustain injuries serious enough to require hospitalization. Just because you aren’t hospitalized, however, doesn’t mean you are not entitled to…
Girvin & Ferlazzo Making News Headlines
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…
Three Girvin & Ferlazzo Attorneys Named 2018 Super Lawyers
Girvin & Ferlazzo is excited to announce that three of our attorneys have made the list for Upstate New York 2018 Super Lawyers: Sal Ferlazzo (Alternative Dispute Resolution), Patrick Fitzgerald (Business and Corporate), and Ryan Mullahy (Rising Star). Out of the practicing attorneys in Upstate New York, only five percent made the Super Lawyer list….
Can A Personal Injury Settlement Be Taxed?
The arena of personal injury law is already complex, and adding questions of taxation into the fold doesn’t necessarily simplify matters. When it comes to personal injury settlements, one of the questions our Albany law firm gets most frequently involves whether settlements are taxable. As with most legal and tax-related matters, the answer is that…
Why Choose Girvin & Ferlazzo?
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), there were 177,035 active attorneys in New York in 2017. New York has more attorneys than any other state in the U.S., including states with much larger populations. This is good news for New York residents, as there is a variety of choice when it comes to finding…
The Opioid Epidemic and Medical Malpractice Suits
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…
Bicycle Accidents and Personal Injury Law
While the Capital Region might be more known for its iconic New York traffic jams than any other transportation-related phenomenon, there are actually 75 miles of off-road or shared-use bike trails in the Albany area. While the Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway, which connects Albany and Schenectady, has always been an off-road favorite, there are also plans to…
Are You Liable When Someone Is Injured On Your Property For Recreational Purposes?
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…