New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Dreyer Boyajian LLP

75 Columbia Street
Albany, New York 12210
USA

(518) 478-2762

(518) 463-4039

www.dreyerboyajian.com

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The law firms of Dreyer Boyajian LLP are dedicated to serve you. We represent people who have suffered illness or injury because of the careless or negligent acts of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. We offer comprehensive counsel in a wide range of personal injury claims, such as motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice.

Our lawyers have earned the reputation for skilled representation for injured accident victims, because we focus on getting our clients the compensation they deserve. Our lawyers defend people charged with felonies or misdemeanors in state or federal courts throughout upstate New York.

We want to help you achieve the best possible result so that you can move on and get back to the business of your life. We will always give you a clear explanation of the law and how it applies to your case so that you can participate actively in the decision-making process.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Train Accidents, Unsafe Premises, Structural Collapses, Electrocution, Water Contamination, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Complex Litigation

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

At Dreyer Boyajian LLP, we have been helping individuals throughout the Albany, New York, area for almost 25 years as a law firm. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact our office or call us at 518-478-2762.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Have you been injured in a serious car accident? It is important to get experienced professional representation so that all aspects of the accident can be promptly evaluated. Memories fade ... stories change and evidence can get lost. You need an experienced personal injury attorney to thoroughly investigate the facts and evidence so that your rights will be protected following a serious motor vehicle accident.

- Car Accident

Car accidents are a fact of everyday life. Injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents can range from minor whiplash and bruising to sever multi-trauma and death. The automobile accident lawyers at Dreyer Boyajian LLP have the experience, training and resources to fully investigate your automobile accident and make an accurate assessment as to what caused the crash so that the proper parties are held accountable.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Victims of motorcycle accidents often sustain serious traumatic injuries. It is important to know that drivers and passengers on motorcycles are not automatically afforded protection under the New York State no-fault law which precludes minimum medical and wage benefits. Unlike automobile drivers, passengers or pedestrians, motorcyclists do not need to sustain a fracture or other serious bodily injuries in order to qualify for pain and suffering compensation and lost wages. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Dreyer Boyajian have handled hundreds of motorcycle claims over the last 25 years. Our experience includes representing motorcyclists who have suffered brain and head injuries, amputations and other traumatic injuries due to the negligence of motorists who injured our motorcyclist clients. We can help you as well.

- Truck Accidents

The attorneys at Dreyer Boyajian have years of experience handling all types of truck accident cases. It is no surprise that the victims of truck accidents are often badly injured. They require a law firm that has the experience, dedication and resources to dig down deep into the business records of the trucking company to determine the true cause of an accident. Truck accident cases present unique challenges and opportunities to obtain information from the defendants and its records.

- Bicycle/Pedestrian Accidents

New York State offers excellent opportunities for bicycle commuting and recreational riding, however many local drivers are unaccustomed or unwilling to share the road with bicycles. The results of an accident between a bicycle and a car or truck can be tragic.

- Boating and Admiralty

The laws of the land do not always apply at sea. Admiralty and maritime laws are complex. If you have been injured in a boating accident or at sea, it is important to realize that you need a firm on your side fully capable of handling both admiralty law and personal injury claims.

- Train and Railroad Accident

While mass transit vehicles like buses and trains can add convenience to our lives, the risk of being involved in a devastating or even fatal accident is always present. If you have been injured in a train or bus accident, you cannot afford to settle for anything less than the skilled representation of an experienced personal injury attorney.

- Driving While Intoxicated

It is no surprise that many automobile accidents are caused by drunken drivers or drivers who are distracted because they are using a cell phone or texting. Oftentimes, drivers who are cited with DWIs or violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law are required to appear in criminal court. At Dreyer Boyajian, we thoroughly investigate and monitor the criminal process to ensure that your rights as a victim of a vehicular crime are protected.

- Unsafe Premises

At Dreyer Boyajian LLP in Albany, New York, our attorneys embrace the uniqueness of our clients and focus our practice on doing what is right for them. We have the experience to recognize the needs of our clients and to execute a legal strategy that meets or exceeds that client's goal for bringing their case.

- Structural Collapses

With the infrastructure in our state and around the country deteriorating with each passing day, structural failures are becoming more frequent. When they happen, someone needs to be held accountable. If you have been hurt due to a structural defect or collapse, you need an experienced attorney looking out for your interests.

- Dog Attacks

Dogs can be man's best friend, but they can also be extremely dangerous. The responsibility falls on dog owners to be aware of their pet's temperament and take appropriate action to protect neighbors and other innocent bystanders from their dog. If you have been attacked by a dog, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries.

- Fires and Explosions

Burn injuries are among the most painful and devastating injuries anyone could ever experience. If you have been injured due to a fire or explosion that could have, and should have been prevented, you could be entitled to compensation.

- Electrocution

If you have suffered an injury due to high voltage electrocution or a power line accident, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages. It is important that you choose an attorney who is knowledgeable about the hazards presented by electricity in the industrial or residential setting. At Dreyer Boyajian LLP we are focused on doing what is right for you and will aggressively represent your interests every step of the way.

- Negligent Security

Many crimes every year could have, and should have, been prevented by adequate security. Landlords and other business owners are responsible for ensuring their properties are reasonably safe. When inadequate security measures fail to protect innocent bystanders, tenants or customers, the property owner or manager needs to be held accountable for the damages and injuries that result. If you've been hurt due to negligent security, you need an experienced attorney on your side.

- Slip and Fall

"Slip and fall accident." It may sound minor to some. But if you've been injured in a slip and fall accident, the consequences can be serious. You may be entitled to monetary compensation to deal with the injuries you suffered as a result. To get the help you need, it is crucial to have an experienced personal injury lawyer representing you.

- Defective and Dangerous Products

When you purchase a product, you should be able to safely assume it will work as advertised and not place you in unreasonable harm. The thought of being needlessly injured due to a defective product should be the last thing on your mind but, unfortunately, it does happen. If you have been hurt by a dangerous or defective product, you need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side.

- Toxic Substances and Exposures

Industrial chemicals are highly regulated for a reason: They can be extremely harmful when used in the wrong applications or leaked into the environment. Individuals or businesses who handle chemicals improperly or expose their employees to toxic substances need to be held accountable for their actions. If you are suffering as a result of a toxic exposure, you need to discuss your options with an experienced personal injury lawyer and especially one who handles toxic tort claims.

- Food Poisoning

It is estimated that 5,000 people die each year in the Unites States from food borne illnesses. Over 300,000 are hospitalized. News reports of food outbreaks and food recalls in recent years have shed light on this problem, raising people's awareness of food safety. However, the strict regulatory and sanitation codes that food suppliers, grocery stores, restaurants and food vendors must adhere to, are, unfortunately, not always followed.

- Water Contamination

Water pollution is on the rise in the U.S. Even before the BP Oil Spill, the EPA's National Water Quality Inventory found that over 40% of our rivers and over 60% of our lakes are too polluted for swimming, fishing or drinking. Toxic substances can persist for generations, causing irreparable injury to the environment and human health.

- Carbon Monoxide

At Dreyer Boyajian LLP in Albany, we have been standing up for the victims of serious injuries for more than 20 years. We offer experience and aggressive representation to people who have been harmed by carbon monoxide poisoning. Our goal is simple - to make sure people have their chance to file a claim to obtain monetary compensation.

- Nursing Home Negligence

People trust nursing homes to provide quality care to their loved ones. When that trust is broken by nursing home employees neglecting and even abusing residents, they need to be held accountable. If your family member has been neglected or abused in a nursing home, you need to discuss your options with an experienced attorney.

- Decubitus Ulcer

Decubitus ulcers (also known as bedsores) are areas of damaged skin and tissue that occur when sustained pressure cuts off the circulation to vulnerable parts of the body, especially the skin on the buttocks, hips and heels. If adequate blood flow is not maintained, the affected tissue dies. People suffering from paralysis are especially at risk of developing bedsores, as is anyone who is bedridden, who is restricted to a wheelchair or who cannot change positions without assistance.

- Nursing Home Physical Abuse

Physical abuse of the elderly in nursing homes can be the easiest to detect. You should take note of any open wounds, cuts, bruises, welts, discoloration or broken bones. If the facility staff cannot give you an adequate, reasonable explanation as to what happened, you should take steps to investigate suspected elder abuse.

- Nursing Home Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse of nursing home residents devastates its victims. It is a shocking crime that is far too common and is a flagrant violation of a nursing home patient's rights. The nursing home abuse attorneys at Dreyer Boyajian LLP, are all experienced at holding nursing homes responsible when they fail to protect residents from sexual predators and the terrible injuries these criminals inflict on nursing home patients. Almost all of our attorneys have at least 10 years of experience, and the firm has been handling these cases since our beginning nearly 25 years ago in 1987.

- Nursing Home Fall

Nursing home residents are at a higher risk of falling since they are more likely to be disabled, elderly and easily disoriented. The elderly fall in a nursing home due to their frail condition and this usually results in an injury or fracture that can have a significant impact on their ability to function and their quality of life.

- Nursing Home Failure to Supervise

One of the most dangerous and preventable acts of nursing home neglect and nursing error is a failure to properly supervise and monitor a patient and the care begin given to him or her. These omissions can result in a resident developing decubitus ulcers or failing to receive necessary medications in a timely fashion. Worst of all, failure to supervise and regularly monitor a resident can allow the resident to wander to parts of the facility that pose a danger to him or her, or to wander off the facility's property entirely, presenting an immediate danger of injury or death.

- Patient Restraint Injury

Because the frailty, unsteadiness and possible disorientation of nursing home residents present real challenges to the nursing home facility and staff charged with their care, under certain circumstances, restraints may be required to prevent a resident from injuring himself or others. Restraints may be physical restraints, like straps, or medications used to sedate. The problem arises when the improper or excessive use of restraints results in serious injury or death.

- Nursing Home Violation

It requires a great deal of trust to become a resident of a nursing home or to have a loved one placed in a nursing home. In far too many cases, nursing homes do not live up to this trust they have been given.

- Medical Malpractice

People go to clinics and hospitals to get the treatment they need to get better and maintain a high quality of life. When you step into the medical facility, you expect to be well taken care of by competent medical professionals.

- Birth Injury

A birth injury can occur when a doctor fails to diagnose or react quickly enough to signals of fetal distress or when substandard prenatal and birth care is provided. These factors can have tragic results for the mother and child. If the doctor does not provide adequate medical care, and committed medical malpractice, one result can be cerebral palsy, a permanent medical condition caused by brain damage which can occur during labor and delivery. A child's motor skills, senses, muscles and mental development can be affected by this disease. The expenses involved with raising a child with cerebral palsy can be very high because of medical procedures, home health care assistants, and medically necessary assistance devices.

- Bilirubin

Several types of injuries can cause, and arise from, too much bilirubin (occasionally known as hematoidin) in the blood after birth. Hyperbilirubinemia, as this increased bilirubin is called, is a condition where there is excess bilirubin in the blood.

- Misdiagnosis

When you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a cancer that an earlier diagnosis might have helped, you need an experienced, compassionate lawyer who has handled the complex medical evidence issues involved in a claim for the failure to diagnose cancer. At the law offices of Dreyer Boyajian LLP, our upstate New York cancer misdiagnosis attorneys can help you through this difficult process and make sure that you receive the full and just compensation you deserve.

- Anesthesia Error

Surgical patients usually receive anesthesia before certain surgical and medical procedures to help them relax, make them drowsy, or to render them unconscious. Primarily, anesthesia is administered to help prevent patients from experiencing pain during or after the medical procedure. Unfortunately, preventable anesthesia errors happen every year in the U.S. — accidents that occur due to the negligence of anesthesiologists or other health care providers.

- Death and Catastrophic Injuries

Whether it's on the street, on the water or on railroad tracks, catastrophic injuries happen in New York everyday. If you have suffered a major injury or lost a family member due to the negligence of others, you need an experienced personal injury trial attorney looking out for your interests and helping you seek monetary compensation for your injuries.

- Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Few injuries are as potentially devastating as brain and spinal cord injuries. If you have suffered a brain or spinal cord injury due to the carelessness or negligence of others, it is crucial that you speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer about your options.

- Burns

When someone is burned or disfigured in an accident, the scarring is often more than physical. The recovery process can take months, even years and requires significant resources. If you have been burned or disfigured as a result of someone's negligence, you need to talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer about your options for getting the compensation you need.

- Complex Litigation and Class Action

"We provide representation of the highest legal quality and ethical standards in the most complicated of circumstances, and we strive early on in litigation to synthesize the core issues in order to achieve meaningful recoveries and results for our clients." Donald W. Boyajian.

- Housing Discrimination

Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of a dwelling, and other housing-related transactions, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or family status. The federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibit discrimination in residential real estate and credit transactions, such as mortgage applications and loan rates.

- Sexual Abuse

Cases involving sexual abuse are extremely sensitive and require the expertise of an attorney who is both compassionate and experienced in working with sexual abuse victims. The attorneys at Dreyer Boyajian LLP are committed to helping victims in sexual abuse litigation.

- Firearms and Excessive Force

It goes without saying that firearms in the form of handguns, rifles and other ballistic weapons are by definition dangerous instrumentalities. In the United States, there are approximately 30,000 firearm related injuries or deaths each year. The vast majority of those injuries or deaths are associated with crime or other intentional conduct. However, a significant percentage of firearm injuries are as a result of negligent or reckless behavior on the part of gun owners, gun users or property owners responsible for conduct on their property. Victims of intentional firearm crime are often left to seek compensation from their own insurance or resources.