What Are the Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents With Children?

I have two children of my own, and they grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood with an immense amount of car and truck traffic and pedestrian accidents — to and from the Brooklyn Bridge, Downtown Brooklyn, and the BQE. I worried myself sick when they were old enough to walk to school themselves and taught…

What I’ve Been Reading: Risks for Gynecological Cancer and What Every Woman Should Know.  Michele Mirman, Esq.

I’ve been reading about risks for gynecological cancer and realized how important it is to share this information, which is not apparent, and for all of us to be informed—not just about prevention, but also about what to do when medical negligence causes harm. From cervical and ovarian to uterine cancer, knowing the signs can…

Healing Through Giving: How Bear Givers Helps Children with Disabilities Grow Stronger

As a mother, lawyer, and longtime advocate for children with disabilities, I’ve seen firsthand how empowerment and compassion can transform lives—particularly when young ones face adversity like school bullying or when they are physically injured in class or gym because their differences are ignored, minimalized, or taken into account. Through my work with Bear Givers,…

A Safer Road Ahead: Reducing Traffic Deaths

Each year, thousands of lives are cut short on America’s roads. In 2024 alone, approximately 39,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes. As a personal injury attorney, I see firsthand how devastating crashes can be—not just in numbers, but in real human cost. The good news? These tragedies are not inevitable. Across the country,…

Civil Legal Options for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Rape in New York

If you are a survivor of sexual abuse and rape, please know this: you are not alone, and your voice matters. I’m Michele Mirman, a personal injury attorney with decades of experience fighting for survivors across New York. I know how deeply these wounds can affect you—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The trauma doesn’t vanish when…

Underage Drinking in NYC: A Parent’s Legal Guide

If you’re a mother reading this because your child has been hurt due to underage drinking in NYC, I want to begin by saying, I know what you are going through. As a mother myself, I’ve lived through my children and their friends’ teen years in New York City, and I know the worry and…

NYC Sexual Abuse Survivors: Essential Support & Legal Guidance

As the founder of Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., representing New Yorkers, I have witnessed the devastating impact medical negligence can have on women—especially in the field of OB/GYN, obstetrics and gynecology. If you or a loved one has endured unexpected complications or negative outcomes in pregnancy, childbirth, or gynecological care, you may wonder whether…

Child Sports Injuries: Can You File a Personal Injury Claim?

As a parent, when you see Child Sports Injuries shatter your child’s confidence and safety, it can feel like your world is turning upside down. You trusted the coach, the field, the school—and now your child is injured because someone else didn’t do their job. As a mother, that’s more than frustrating. It’s devastating. And…

How Long Do I Have to File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit in NYC?

Sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic experience—one that no survivor should have to rush to process. But when it comes to seeking justice through the legal system, time does matter.  New York has specific deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, that set the timeframe for filing a civil lawsuit or pursuing criminal charges. Understanding these…

Prescription Error in NYC: What to Do If You’ve Been Harmed by the Wrong Medication

Have you or a loved one suffered due to receiving the wrong medication or dosage from a pharmacy or medical provider? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. As a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in New York City, I’ve seen firsthand the pain, fear, and confusion that follow a prescription error….