How Long Can I Recover Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New York?
Michele Mirman | Workers' Compensation | March 14, 2020
In the state of New York, workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who are injured in on-the-job accidents. The exact length of time that they can receive these benefits is almost entirely dependent on the nature and extent of their injury. Permanent Total Disability Workers who suffer injuries that cause them to permanently and… read more
Are Hidden Nanny Cams Actually Legal?
Michele Mirman | Lawsuit | March 13, 2020
Whether they’re on our phones, computers, subway platforms or streets, cameras are practically everywhere – even in many peoples’ houses. Even though we’re rarely sure who will catch someone in the act, the chances are pretty good that the act is being captured by a camera. A hidden “nanny cam” recorded a Westchester man as… read more
How to Get an Accident Report in NYC
Michele Mirman | Car Accident | March 6, 2020
If you are involved in a car crash in New York City, you may need to pull your accident report to submit to your insurance company or to file suit against the other party. Fortunately, this process is relatively straightforward. You can get the documentation you need from either the NYPD or the NYS Department… read more
What Every Woman Needs To Know About the Mirena Crash
Michele Mirman | Product Liability | February 20, 2020
Almost 4.5 million women in the U.S. use an intrauterine device or IUD as their preferred method of birth control. Its popularity is second only to birth control pills. Mirena, the most prescribed IUD in New York and throughout the country, may cause side effects referred to as the Mirena Crash. What is the Mirena… read more
6 Reasons Why A Personal Injury Lawyer Will Not Take Your Case
Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | February 14, 2020
Hiring a personal injury lawyer to sue the owner of a store where you slipped on a wet floor and suffered an injury may not be as easy as you think. The free consultation you use to decide whether to hire a lawyer is also a chance for the lawyer to decide whether to take… read more
3 Types of Product Liability Claims
Michele Mirman | Product Liability | January 31, 2020
You would expect that the products you buy in New York are safe for you and your family to use. However, this isn’t always the case. Some companies cut corners to save costs. Others rush them to market before testing them properly. A few even push products for sale knowing that they contain risks without… read more
Manhattan Pedestrian Killed By Falling Debris
Michele Mirman | Accident | January 16, 2020
Walking down the street should not put your life in danger. However, that’s a reality New Yorker face every single day. Sadly, one New York City woman’s recent uptown Manhattan walk was her last. The 60-year-old was struck and killed by falling debris on W. 49th Street. According to reports, the woman was walking next… read more
5 Things to Should Know About a Free Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer
Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | January 8, 2020
When you get hurt in an accident, you may have a legitimate claim for damages against a negligent party and/or their insurance company. Personal injury claims in New York can get pretty complicated. That’s why it’s often smart to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you and handle your case. Most injury lawyers… read more