Hello there blog readers!  This is Dave Kalabanka, Mike Bersani’s partner. I’ve hijacked his blog for today to interview Mike about another important award he just got: Mike has been selected the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for the Syracuse metropolitan…
Continue Reading M&S Attorney Mike Bersani Named “Lawyer of the Year” for His Representation of Victims of Professional Malpractice in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area

The answer to the question posed in the title of this blog post is “yes”.  I will show you how this is true using a recent case I settled as an example.

My pedestrian-client was injured while j-walking across East…
Continue Reading Can a J-walker struck by a car prevail in a personal injury case against the driver?

I have been representing personal injury victims for decades.  No two victims are alike.  They’re kind of like snowflakes: They are each unique.  This goes for how they deal with their injuries, too.  But generally you can think of how…
Continue Reading The Whiner–Tough-Guy-Personal-Injury-Victim Spectrum

I am arguing an appeal tomorrow.  I am writing this blog post during a “break” in my preparation.  Let me tell you about the appeal, and how I am preparing to argue it.
First, it’s a big case.  We have…
Continue Reading CNY Injury Lawyer is Ready to Argue Another Legal Malpractice Appeal

We get this question a lot.  When we get it early on – while the client is still treating for her injuries, the answer is, “we don’t know”.  It depends on how well and how quickly you heal”.   But once…
Continue Reading What’s My New York Personal Injury Claim Worth?

You are walking along the shoulder of a road with no sidewalk.  You are facing traffic, as you are supposed to.  To your right, walking with you, is your husband.  Suddenly the car heading towards you veers off the road…
Continue Reading New York’s High Court Gives Green Light to Grandparents’ Claim for Emotional Distress Compensation under New York’s “Zone of Danger” Rule.

Several years ago, Lee Michaels, our senior member, was asked and agreed to endow this 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…
Continue Reading Congratulations to This Year’s Winner of the Michaels Advocate Award and Scholarship: Marina De Rosa!