ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER DRIVING? Now that winter weather is here in Central New York, snow and icy driving conditions can, unfortunately, lead to a greater number of seasonal car crashes. Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for motorists. If the weather is bad, it is always best to stay home and to only go out if necessary. Even if you’re an experienced winter driver, it’s better to avoid unnecessary risks, if possible.  If you must venture out during bad weather, the best thing you can do to avoid an accident is to make sure you adapt your driving to the wea ..read more

Drowsy Driving Prevention: Overcome Sleepy Driving in 5 Easy Steps It has happened to all of us at some point. We did not get enough sleep the night before, we’re trying to pull an all-nighter on a road trip, or maybe our nighttime medication didn’t wear off enough by the morning commute. Drowsy driving may not seem like something to lose sleep over (pun unintended) but it can pose a serious threat to drivers around us. Drowsy Driving Statistics According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 697 deaths from drowsy driving accidents in 2019. These nearly 700 deaths ..read more

Paragard Lawsuit: The Birth Control That Failed Women For women searching for a non-hormonal birth control, the Paragard IUD appeared to be a good option. It had been around since the 1980’s and was successful in preventing pregnancy for thousands of women. However, Paragard has recently made headlines for severely injuring women, especially during removal of the device, many requiring surgery, and others losing fertility forever. Now, these women are fighting back, standing up to Cooper Surgical in the Paragard lawsuit.   What is Paragard? Paragard is a copper IUD or intrauterine devic ..read more

“The People’s Lawyer” Gives Back! Louis T. Brindisi Awarded Utica’s Local Businessperson Of The Year Partner, Mr. Louis T. Brindisi, has received the prestigious recognition of Utica, NY’s Local Businessperson of the Year 2020-2021. Mr. Brindisi was voted by his peers for this esteemed honor on Alignable, an online networking community of local business owners who communicate and generate referrals. Mr. Brindisi earns this accolade in acknowledgment of his contributions to first responders and local businesses throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic. While the Greater Utica Area was shaken by the pa ..read more

What Is SUM (Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured) Coverage – and Why is it So Important? Supplemental Uninsured Motorist coverage (“UM”) is coverage that is part of an endorsement on everyone’s insurance policy in the State of New York that protects occupants of a vehicle when they are involved in a hit and run accident or hit by a vehicle with no insurance due to lapse of insurance coverage, mainly when there is a failure to pay insurance premiums. In this scenario, the injured person may make an Uninsured Motorist claim through their own automobile insurance carrier for com ..read more

Partner, Eva Pearlman, has received the distinctive rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Awards. The “Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings” are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada. Ms. Pearlman earns this accolade in acknowledgment of her extensive knowledge and legal ability in civil law. The “V” in the rating is awarded to only those who practice law with astoundingly high ethical standards. The rating ..read more

Brindisi, Murad & Brindisi Pearlman wants to invite you to explore our new website at BMBPLawyers.com designed by The Marketing Firm, Inc. We launched our new website design at the beginning of September with you in mind. The partners of BMBP want to make it easier for you to find the information you need, quickly. To accomplish this goal, we considered how you could easily access information if you have been hurt in an accident. The new design provides the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing ..read more

Everywhere you drive right now, you pass through at least one section of road construction. Diligent individuals work tirelessly to make our roads safer for the community. Unfortunately, there are careless individuals who commit crimes such as speeding in a work zone and not paying attention to changing traffic patterns. This results in a car accident that can be deadly for construction workers. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, a construction zone crash occurred every 5.4 minutes in 2015. Every day, 70 work zone crashes resulted in at least o ..read more

John wanted to squeeze a quick run in after work. He changed into a bright t-shirt, making it easier for him to be seen and took off down his street, running against traffic. A woman was late for an appointment and turned down his street. She ignored the speed limit sign, going as fast as she could. She reached for her phone to alert her friend she would be late and took her eyes off the road for just a moment. Then, what began as a quick workout turned fatal in an instant. John became a victim of a pedestrian accident. John did everything right when it came to running safety, even changing ..read more

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER DRIVING? Now that winter weather is here in Central New York, snow and icy driving conditions can, unfortunately, lead to a greater number of seasonal car crashes. Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for motorists. If the weather is bad, it is always best to stay home and to only go out if necessary. Even if you’re an experienced winter driver, it’s better to avoid unnecessary risks, if possible.  If you must venture out during bad weather, the best thing you can do to avoid an accident is to make sure you adapt your driving to the wea ..read more