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 of accidents. The negligence associated with Amazon delivery trucks has posed significant risks to road safety. Believe me, I know.  I am a Syracuse NY car accident lawyer currently representing, in a wrongful death case, the family of man killed by an amazon delivery truck ..read more

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 lawyer with experience in this rather daunting sub-specialty of personal injury law. What follows is a breakdown of the main issues your lawyer will need to address in your defective roadway case. Whom to Sue? One of the first considerations is whom to sue.  Usually, the owner of th ..read more

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 in a row we have been ranked in Best Law Firms, but it’s quite a few! In addition, our attorney Mike Bersani has once again been recognized this year as the “the Lawyer of the Year” for representing victims of professional malpractice in the Syracuse metropolitan area. This is the third time in f ..read more

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, and judges, rate the skill and ability of the lawyers who appear in the publication. Michaels Bersani Kalabanka is a boutique personal injury and professional malpractice law firm based in Auburn, just outside of Syracuse. Other lawyers, and judges, have for many yea ..read more

Introduction Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney breaches their duty of care, resulting in harm to their client’s interests. Proving legal malpractice in New York State requires establishing four essential elements, each of which must be meticulously supported by evidence and legal expertise. This article will outline the steps and considerations necessary to navigate the complex process of proving legal malpractice in the Empire State. Establishing the Attorney-Client Relationship The post Proving Legal Malpractice in New York State: An (Almost) Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ..read more

Several years ago, Lee Michaels, our senior member, was asked and agreed to endow a significant scholarship and award at Syracuse University College of Law recognizing a second-year top trial or appellate advocacy student.  The primary goal in initiating this scholarship/award was to help a worthy student, but it was also aimed at attracting fresh applicants interested in advocacy to the law school. This year we are pleased to introduce to our readers the fifth winner of the Lee Michaels Award and Scholarship:  Mahogani Counts. The photo, from left to right, shows Lee Michaels, Maho ..read more

If you are injured, or if your loved one is killed, in a trucking accident, you need to make sure the attorney you hire to bring a personal injury or wrongful death case is familiar with federal trucking law safety regulations and laws.  Proving that one or more safety rules were violated and contributed to causing the accident is crucial.  In this blog post, I am providing my readers with some (but not all!) of the important safety regulations we trucking accident lawyers regularly rely on in setting up a trucking accident personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Before I get int ..read more

As my regular blog readers know, this Central New York personal injury lawyer is also a huge bicycle devotee.  I have been cycling for pleasure and exercise for decades.  I have also been representing injured cyclists for decades.  But since I’d rather save my fellow cyclists from the heartbreak of a bike injury than help them recover from one afterwards, I am once again posting some reminders regarding New York’s bicycling safety laws.  If you’re planning to ride a bicycle in New York, it’s important to be aware of these laws to avoid any legal troubles and ensure your ow ..read more

Here is a rough summary of your New York slip-or-trip-and-fall lawyer’s tasks: Gathering Evidence The first step in presenting a trip or slip and fall case starts long before trial.  It is to gather evidence, including photographs and videos of the accident scene and the specific hazard that caused the fall, witness statements, medical records, and other relevant documents.  Measurements of the hazard and the area should also be taken. In slip cases, the weather reports for the area may be crucial. The post Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyer on How to Present a Trip or Slip and Fall ..read more

Hello blog readers!  Today I’m blogging about car insurance. As a Syracuse and Central New York personal injury lawyer, this is something I know a lot about, and which I think many people need to learn more about. Let’s start with the obvious:  Car insurance provides financial protection against accidents that might arise while driving your vehicle.  Less obvious:  It also protects you and your family when you are pedestrians or in other people’s vehicles, but I’ll get to that later. In New York, auto liability insurance is legally required. Specifically, you must have at ..read more