Michele Mirman | Bicycle Accidents | December 10, 2019

New York City is trying to make its streets safer for bicyclists. Notably, several dedicated bike lanes have been striped across all five boroughs. Are these efforts actually working, though? A recent article published by the New York Times suggests that the answer might be “no.” There are a few reasons why NYC’s new bike…

Michele Mirman | Motorcycle Accident | December 3, 2019

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after he was struck by a car in Brooklyn. According to reports, the 19-year-old rider was traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue when a car attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Hegemen Avenue in front of him. However, the Hyundai Sonata, driven by a 58-year-old man, struck the bike…

Michele Mirman | Construction Accidents | November 25, 2019

The construction industry in New York City is exploding. NYC is currently going through what’s been called “the biggest building boom in more than half a century.”  In fact, there are more than 40,00 active construction sites spread out across the five boroughs.  One thing is clear – the building boom has led to a…

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | November 21, 2019

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries reported after a car accident. However, many times, symptoms don’t appear right away. It’s not uncommon for symptoms of whiplash to be delayed for a few hours, or even a few days. The symptoms might be so minor that you don’t pay much attention to them right…

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | November 19, 2019

You leave a business meeting in New York City, hop into your car, and kick off your dress shoes. They’re uncomfortable, and you’d much rather drive barefoot. Is that legal, or does New York require drivers to wear shoes while operating a car? Here’s what you need to know. You Don’t Have to Wear Shoes…

Michele Mirman | Construction Accidents | November 18, 2019

If you work in construction, you have one of the most dangerous jobs in New York City. The Department of Buildings tracks construction accident-related injuries and deaths. In 2017, 761 construction workers were injured on sites across the Big Apple. That reflected a 13 percent increase from the number of construction injuries reported in the…

Michele Mirman | Bicycle Accidents | November 1, 2019

Riding a bike has become incredibly dangerous in New York City. This is true, despite the fact that the city has taken steps to make its streets safer for cyclists. In 2018, there were 15 fatal bike accidents in NYC. There have already been 25 fatal bicycle accidents in 2019, and we still have two…

Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | October 14, 2019

Every year, the NYPD fields thousands of calls concerning domestic violence and abuse. About 230,000 to be precise. These calls aren’t just false alarms. Between 2010 and 2017, there were 508 domestic violence homicides in New York City. That accounted for more than 17 percent of all homicides in the city during that period of…

Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | October 10, 2019

When you go on a job interview, you probably dress to impress, right? Why? Because you want to make a great first impression. You want the employer to think highly of you, respect you, and like you. You want to leave that interview with confidence that you’ll land the job. After all, that’s what you…

Michele Mirman | Uncategorized | October 2, 2019

You don’t have to travel to far if you’re in New York City and want to enjoy a day at an amusement park. The city is home to plenty of its own. Brooklyn is home to the famed Coney Island. The Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village is right down the road in Queens. Six Flags…