NYC School Bullying: What Parents Can Do When Schools Fail to Act

When your child says, “I don’t want to go to school,” parents listen. Sometimes the reason is a test or a difficult day. But when the fear comes from threats, teasing, exclusion, or physical attacks, that child needs help. Bullying is not normal, and it is not a normal part of growing up. Your child… read more

NYC School Accidents: When a Lack of Proper Equipment Puts Children at Risk

If your child suffers a serious injury at a New York City school, whether public, private, or Charter, because of defective equipment, school negligence, or another dangerous condition, call us, Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., at 212-227-4000. We live and work here in New York and have represented injured New Yorkers for decades. We can help. … read more

NYC School Pedestrian Accidents: What Parents Should Know as Days Grow Shorter

By October and November, the school routine feels familiar. Children know their teachers, parents have settled into drop-off schedules, and the walk between school and home has become part of everyday life. But the risk of NYC school pedestrian accidents remains a concern, especially as shorter days and changing weather make those familiar trips more… read more

Big Trucks, Blind Spots, and a Heartbreaking East Village Crash: An NYC Truck Accident Lawyer Explains

A terrible crash in the East Village has left one family grieving and another teenager recovering. On Friday night, a commercial truck driver making a right turn from westbound East 14th Street onto First Avenue struck two girls riding the same electric Citi Bike. Fifteen-year-old Daria Serkov was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where she was… read more

A Fall Should Never Be “Part of the Job”: Construction Fall Accidents and the Safety Measures That Save Lives

Every construction worker leaves someone waiting at home. A spouse expects a familiar key in the door. A child expects help with homework. A parent expects a call after the shift. Construction fall accidents are among the most devastating incidents families can face. When a worker falls from a roof, scaffold, ladder, or unfinished floor,… read more

The Human Cost of a Serious Construction Accident

Construction work is dangerous. Every day in New York City, workers climb, lift, haul, cut, load, unload, and move materials that most people would never go near. They do this work in crowded streets, on active job sites, around heavy machinery, and under constant pressure to keep projects moving. I have represented construction workers for… read more

A Construction Accident Lawyer in NYC Explains How One Explosion Changed a Worker’s Life

Construction work keeps New York City moving. Every sidewalk repair, sewer replacement, building renovation, and street restoration depends on workers who show up and do dangerous jobs. I have represented many of those workers, and I know how hard they work. I also know how quickly one careless safety decision can change a life. Construction… read more

Monsey School Bus Accident Is a Painful Reminder to Put Children’s Safety First

A terrible crash in Monsey has left a family and a community grieving after a 7-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus while crossing Blauvelt Road. This school bus accident is an unimaginable tragedy for the child’s family and everyone who knew and loved her. There are no words that make something… read more

A Near-Miss on a Construction Site Is Still a Warning

On Tuesday morning, two structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of a construction site at 235 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, a 37-story office building being converted to apartments. City officials reported cracks, sagging floors and continued movement. Workers and nearby buildings were evacuated, a collapse zone was established, and—thankfully—every worker was accounted… read more

Scaffold Accident in NYC: What Every Worker Should Know

Construction workers help build New York City every day. They work at great heights, operate dangerous equipment, and face serious risks on every job site. Unfortunately, scaffold and ladder accidents remain among the most common causes of severe injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. As a New York City personal injury lawyer, I have… read more