The effectiveness of New York personal injury lawyers can vary significantly, with some consistently achieving better results than others. This disparity often stems from differences in experience, specialization, resources, negotiation skills, and client relationships. A lawyer’s ability to achieve favorable outcomes depends on a combination of technical expertise, understanding of…
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How to Avoid Liability for Trick-or-Treaters at Your Home
Are you going to participate in the trick-or-treat tradition at your home his year for Halloween? If so, take these tips from a Syracuse New York personal injury lawyer who has handled trick-or-treat injury cases. I’d rather see our children safe than sue on their behalf after they are injured…
Syracuse Construction Accident Lawyer on How to Navigate Construction Accident Cases in New York
Introduction Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in New York, with workers facing risks daily. Believe me, as a Central New York construction accident lawyer, I know. When a construction accident occurs, the injuries can be severe or even fatal, leading to complex personal injury cases. Understanding the…
Premises Liability in New York State: An (Almost) Comprehensive Overview
Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners and “occupiers” (occupiers can include tenants responsible for the property upkeep or others who are in possession of the property) responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. In New York State, premises liability…
SYRACUSE NY INJURY LAWYER SUMMARIZES WRONGFUL DEATH AND CONSCIOUS PAIN AND SUFFERING LAW IN NEW YORK
In New York, when a person dies due to another party’s wrongful actions, the law provides for two distinct types of legal claims: (1) a wrongful death claim and (2) a conscious pain and suffering claim, also known as a survivor’s or survivorship claim. These two claims each seek wholly…
Syracuse NY Injury Lawyer Appalled by The Negligent Havoc of Amazon Delivery Trucks
In recent years, the ubiquity of Amazon delivery trucks has become a symbol of modern convenience. However, amidst the rush to meet demands and fulfill orders swiftly, a darker reality has emerged. These vehicles, while efficient in delivering packages at breakneck speed, have also been implicated in a rising number…
Syracuse Injury Lawyer: Proving a Defective Roadway Design Case in New York State
Proving roadway design liability in New York State involves navigating a complex legal and technical terrain. If you were involved in an automobile crash that you believe was caused by a faulty roadway design or negligent maintenance of the roadway, you absolutely must hire a New York defective roadway design…
The Growing Concern of Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians, Especially at Night
In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged on the roads in the USA (but weirdly, not anywhere else) including New York State where this New York car accident lawyer practices law: a huge uptick in car accidents involving pedestrians, especially at night. Why? And why only in the USA?…
MBK Named Top Tier Firm by Best Lawyers in America®
We are pleased to announce that Michaels Bersani Kalabanka P.C. has been recognized as a “Tier 1” law firm (top category) in three areas of litigation in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms Rankings®: Personal Injury, product liability and professional malpractice. We have lost track of how many years…
All Lawyers at MBK named “Best Lawyers” in Peer-Review Publication
Michaels Bersani Kalabanka proudly announces that all three of its lawyers – Lee Michaels, David Kalabanka, and Michael Bersani – have once again been recognized as “Best Lawyers” in this year’s Best Lawyers in America publication. The Best Lawyers awards are based entirely on peer review. That means that other lawyers,…