I blogged sometime ago about a New Jersey case where a Court found that someone sending a text to someone else who he knows is driving can be held liable — along with the driver — for the resulting crash and injuries caused to others. What was new was the…
We did it again! Once again, Michaels Bersani Kalabanka has been named in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” in the practice area of both Personal Injury Law and Products Liability. Is this a small honor? No it is not. The Michaels Bersani Kalabanka Law Firm…
My mom is turning 89 in about a month. Her short-term memory is tarnished, but otherwise she is doing just fine. I worry about her, though. One thing I worry about, especially with the winter months now approaching, is her falling. As a personal injury lawyer, I see a lot…
Car accident fatalities are on the rise. Why? You probably know (especially if you regularly read this blog): Smart phone texting and social media. Drivers, especially young ones, are crashing as they gaze down at their phones. Sure the texting driver is liable, but is anyone else? What about the…
There is some good news for nursing home abuse victims and their families. The Health and Human Services Department has passed a rule barring nursing homes and assisted-living facilities that receives federal funding from requiring their residents to sign “arbitration” clauses. I have already blogged about why arbitration clauses are…
Ok, maybe “secret” is not the right word, but I am always surprised by the vast number of people who don’t know this simple safety tip. Here it is (drum roll please): When waiting to turn left at a red light or while waiting for oncoming traffic to clear, do…
This summer, a 28 year-old man was driving along Owasco Street in Auburn, New York when, for no apparent reason, he drove off the road and smashed into a tree. When the police arrived on the scene and interviewed him, they learned what had caused the crash. Was he talking…
Here is a powerful new video to show your friends and family that will — we hope — convince them to never, ever text-and-drive again: Keep safe! Mike Bersani Email me at: bersani@mbk-law.com I’d love to hear from you! mbk-law.com Syracuse NY Auto Accident Lawyers Michaels Bersani Kalabanka 315-253-3293…
If plunging toward the ground at rollercoaster speeds, like a hawk swooping toward a rabbit, is your idea of fun, then a zipline adventure might be for you. But if you’d rather end up like the hawk (happy and satisfied) than like the rabbit (dead), read on! Zipline popularity is…
This fall your Central New York personal injury lawyer will again — for the 9th straight year — give his annual “CLE” (continuing legal education) class to fellow New York personal injury lawyers across New York State. Once again I will be lecturing on the topic of governmental liability for…