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
Central New York Injury Lawyer Blog
The Central New York Injury Lawyer Blog, published by Michaels & Smolak, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to personal injury and malpractice cases primarily in upstate New York. The blog covers topics such as motor vehicle accidents, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and pedestrian incidents, as well as premises liability and general negligence claims like dog bites and recreational accidents. It also addresses legal challenges in roadway design and maintenance, professional malpractice, and wrongful death claims. The blog provides insights into the legal process, case strategies, and recent developments affecting injury victims seeking compensation.
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What’s My New York Personal Injury Claim Worth?
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…
New York’s High Court Gives Green Light to Grandparents’ Claim for Emotional Distress Compensation under New York’s “Zone of Danger” Rule.
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…
Congratulations to This Year’s Winner of the Michaels Advocate Award and Scholarship: Marina De Rosa!
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…
Why Michaels & Smolak May Be the Greatest Personal Injury Law Firm that Has Ever Seen the Light of Day!
Syracuse Legal Malpractice Lawyer Discusses How to “Toll” the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice lawsuits
New York Car Accident Lawyer’s Tips for Safe Winter Driving in Upstate New York
This has been a snowy February in Upstate, New York, especially in contrast to our January, which was green. More snow is predicted in the Finger Lakes and Syracuse area this week. So it seems like a good time for…
Jet Ski Injuries to the Rectum and Vagina Lead to Very Justified Lawsuits against the Manufacturers
One thing I love about my job as a New York personal injury lawyer is that I am always learning new things. A novel personal injury case walks in my door and I say, “wow, I didn’t know that could…
Liablity in Upstate New York for Failing to Shovel or Salt or Otherwise Clear Snow and Ice from your Walkway
Holy Kamoli! The weather gods sure dumped a lot of that white fluffy stuff on us last night here in Geneva NY! I measured almost a foot and a half in my backyard this morning.
But it’s not just Geneva…